Western District of Arkansas / Appointed 1871 / Served to 1874
William Story
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Appointed by President Ulysses Grant in 1871 and confirmed by voice vote, William Story was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 3, 1871
- Appointed by
- Ulysses Grant, 1871
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- Isaac Charles Parker
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | Western District of Arkansas | Grant (R) | voice |
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.
Education
Sources
3 years on the Western District of Arkansas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).