Archibald Williams
Archibald Williams (1801-1863) was a federal judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
He was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln on March 8, 1861. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 12, 1861, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on September 21, 1863.[1] Williams was succeeded in this position by Mark W. Delahay.
Early life and education
- Read law, 1828[1]
Professional career
- Private practice, Quincy, Illinois, 1829-
- U.S. Attorney for the District of Illinois, 1849-1853
- Member, Illinois House of Representatives
- Member, Illinois State Senate[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
District of Kansas
Williams was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln on March 8, 1861. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 12, 1861, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on September 21, 1863.[1] Williams was succeeded in this position by Mark W. Delahay.
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Archibald Williams's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: NA-New Seat |
District of Kansas 1861–1863 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Mark W. Delahay
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| 1861 | |||
| 1862 | |||
| 1863 |
Cartter • Field • Field • Fisher • Olin • Peck • Wilmot • Withey | ||
| 1864 |
Boynton • Busteed • Caldwell • Chase • Delahay • Durell • McDonald • Underwood • White • Wylie | ||
| 1865 | |||
