Andrew Thompson Judson
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Andrew Thompson Judson (1784-1853) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. He joined the court in 1836 after an appointment from Andrew Jackson. At the time of appointment, he served as a U.S. Representative from Connecticut. He served until his death on March 17, 1853.[1]
Early life and education
- Read law, 1806[1]
Professional career
- Private practice, Montpelier, Vermont, 1806-1809
- Private practice, Canterbury, Connecticut, 1809-1815
- Connecticut state representative, 1816
- Private practice, Canterbury, Connecticut, 1817-1819
- State's attorney, Windham County, Connecticut, 1819-1833
- Connecticut state representative, 1822-1825
- Connecticut state senator, 1830-1832
- Private practice, Canterbury, Connecticut, 1834
- U.S. Representative from Connecticut, 1835-1836[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
District of Connecticut
Judson was nominated by President Andrew Jackson on June 28, 1836. He was confirmed by the Senate on July 4, 1836, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on March 17, 1853.[1] Judson was succeeded in this position by Charles Anthony Ingersoll.
See also
External links
- Andrew Judson. A time line of some important events in his life from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism.
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: William Bristol |
District of Connecticut 1836–1853 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Charles Anthony Ingersoll
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| Jackson |
Campbell • Harper • McLean • Baldwin • Barbour • Harvey • Ellis • Irwin • Brown • Leavitt • Monroe • Tappan • Wayne • Adams • Daniel • Heath • Holman • Johnson • Judson • Taney • Wells • Catron • Wilkins | ||
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
