Charles Swayne

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Charles Swayne
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Years in office: 1890 - 1907
Education
Bachelor's
University of Pennsylvania, 1871
Personal
Birthplace
District of Columbia


Charles Swayne (1842-1907) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

He received a recess appointment from President Benjamin Harrison on May 17, 1889 and was nominated on December 5th. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 1, 1890, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on July 5, 1907.

Early life and education

  • University of Pennsylvania, LL.B., 1871

Professional career

  • Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1871-1885
  • Private practice, Pensacola, Florida, 1885-1889
  • Republican candidate for Florida Supreme Court, 1888
  • Impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, December 13, 1904, and found not guilty by the U.S. Senate, February 27, 1905.

Judicial nominations and appointments

Northern District of Florida

Swayne received a recess appointment from President Benjamin Harrison on May 17, 1889 and was nominated on December 5th.[1] He was confirmed by the Senate on April 1, 1890, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on July 5, 1907.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Thomas Settle
Northern District of Florida
1890–1907
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
William Bostwick Sheppard