Shipman, Nathaniel Born August 22, 1828, in Southbury, CT Died June 26, 1906, in Hartford, CT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut Received a recess appointment from Ulysses Grant on April 16, 1873, to a seat vacated by William Shipman; nominated to the same position by Ulysses Grant on December 2, 1873. Confirmed by the Senate on December 8, 1873, and received commission on December 8, 1873. Service terminated on March 22, 1892, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on December 16, 1891, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 1892, and received commission on March 17, 1892. Service terminated on March 22, 1902, due to retirement. Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit Nominated by Benjamin Harrison on December 16, 1891, to a new seat authorized by 26 Stat. 826. Confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 1892, and received commission on March 17, 1892. Service terminated on March 22, 1902, due to retirement. Education: Yale Law School Yale College, 1848 Read law, 1850 Professional Career: Private practice, Hartford, Connecticut, 1850-1873 State representative, Connecticut, 1857 Executive secretary, Gov. William A. Buckingham, Connecticut, 1858-1863 Lecturer, Yale Law School, 1889 Research Collections Portraits