- Appointed by
- Ulysses Grant
- Nominated
- June 1, 1874
- Confirmed by the Senate
- June 2, 1874
- Commissioned
- June 2, 1874
- Senate vote
- Roll call, 27–20 · open the roll call →
- Service ended
- Appointment to Another Judicial Position
Federal service record
William Adams Richardson
Latest appointment on record: Chief Justice, Court of Claims. Born 1821 · Died 1896 (per the source below).
2federal appointments on record
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Service
Appointments and dates
- Appointed by
- Chester A. Arthur
- Nominated
- January 15, 1885
- Confirmed by the Senate
- January 20, 1885
- Commissioned
- January 20, 1885
- Senate vote
- Voice vote
- Service ended
- Death
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