Winfred George Knoch
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958 and confirmed by voice vote, Winfred George Knoch was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1917. He previously served on the Northern District of Illinois.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 19, 1958
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1958
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- DePaul College of Law 1917
- Succeeded
- Walter C. Lindley
- Succeeded by
- Otto Kerner Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Northern District of Illinois | Eisenhower (R) | voice |
| 1958 | Seventh Circuit · succeeded Walter C. Lindley | Eisenhower (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.
| DePaul University College of Law | LL.B. | 1917 |
24 years on the Seventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).