William Matthews Merrick
Appointed by President Grover Cleveland in 1886 and confirmed by the Senate 29–16, William Matthews Merrick was an Associate Justice on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). He previously served on the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 30, 1886
- Appointed by
- Grover Cleveland, 1886
- Confirmed
- 29–16
- Succeeded
- Andrew Wylie
- Succeeded by
- Andrew Coyle Bradley
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | Circuit Court of the District of Columbia | Pierce (D) | voice |
| 1886 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) · succeeded Andrew Wylie | Cleveland (D) | 29–16 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
2 years on the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia). Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).