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Archibald Williams
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Archibald Williams served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. Appointed by Abraham Lincoln and confirmed Mar 12, 1861.
- Appointed by
- Abraham Lincoln
- Confirmed
- Mar 12, 1861
- Born
- 1801
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of KansasAbraham Lincoln · Mar 12, 1861 – Sep 21, 1863
Education
- Read law1828
Career
Private practice, Quincy, Illinois, 1829-; U.S. attorney for the District of Illinois, 1849-1853; State representative, Illinois; State senator, Illinois
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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.
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Capitol Receipts, “Judge Archibald Williams, District Court for the District of Kansas,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1389821/archibald-williams (accessed 2026-10-13).