Law, Richard Born March 7, 1733, in Milford, CT Died January 26, 1806, in New London, CT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut Nominated by George Washington on September 24, 1789, to a new seat authorized by 1 Stat. 73. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 1789, and received commission on September 26, 1789. Service terminated on January 26, 1806, due to death. Education: Yale College, 1751 Read law, 1755 Professional Career: Private practice, Milford, Connecticut, 1755-1757 Private practice, New London, Connecticut, 1757-1765 Justice of the peace, New London, Connecticut, 1765-1775 Member, Connecticut General Assembly, 1765-1776 Chief judge, New London County [Connecticut] Court, 1773-1784 Clerk, Connecticut General Assembly, 1774-1776 Assistant, Connecticut General Assembly, 1776-1786 Delegate, Continental Congress, 1774, 1776, 1777, 1780-1783 Judge, New London [Connecticut] Superior Court, 1784-1789; chief judge, 1786-1789 Mayor, New London, Connecticut, 1784-1806 Research Collections Bibliography Portraits