William Hedgcock Webster
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1973 and confirmed by voice vote, William Hedgcock Webster was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Washington University School of Law in 1949. He previously served on the Eastern District of Missouri.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 13, 1973
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1973
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Amherst College 1947 · Washington Law 1949
- Succeeded
- Marion Charles Matthes
- Succeeded by
- Theodore McMillian
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Eastern District of Missouri | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1973 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded Marion Charles Matthes | Nixon (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.
| Amherst College | A.B. | 1947 |
| Washington University School of Law | J.D. | 1949 |
4 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).