Pierpont Edwards
Pierpont Edwards was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. He joined the court in 1806 after an appointment from President Thomas Jefferson. At the time of his appointment, he was a private practice attorney in Connecticut. He served until his death on April 5, 1826.[1]
Education
Edwards earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1768.[1]
Military service
Edwards served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.[1]
Professional career
- 1790-1806: Private practice, New Haven, Connecticut
- 1787-1790: Member, Connecticut House of Representatives
- 1787-1788: Delegate from Connecticut to Continental Congress
- 1777, 1784-1785: Member, Connecticut House of Representatives
- 1771-1777: Private practice, New Haven, Connecticut[1]
Judicial career
District of Connecticut
Edwards was nominated by President Thomas Jefferson on February 21, 1806. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 24, 1806, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on April 5, 1826.[1] Edwards was succeeded in this position by William Bristol.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Richard Law |
District of Connecticut 1806–1826 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: William Bristol
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| Jefferson |
Barnes • Byrd • Cranch • Duckett • Edwards • Fitzhugh • Hall • Harris • Houston • Johnson Jr • Kilty • Livingston • Potter • Sherburne • Stephens • Tallmadge • Todd | ||
Federal courts:
Second Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Connecticut • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Connecticut
State courts:
Connecticut Supreme Court • Connecticut Appellate Court • Connecticut Superior Court • Connecticut Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in Connecticut • Connecticut judicial elections • Judicial selection in Connecticut
