Bristol, William Born June 2, 1779, in Hamden, CT Died March 7, 1836, in New Haven, CT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut Nominated by John Quincy Adams on May 15, 1826, to a seat vacated by Pierpont Edwards. Confirmed by the Senate on May 22, 1826, and received commission on May 22, 1826. Service terminated on March 7, 1836, due to death. Education: Yale College, 1798 Read law, 1800 Professional Career: Private practice, New Haven, Connecticut, 1800- U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut, 1812- State representative, Connecticut, 1817 State senator, Connecticut, 1818-1819 Alderman, New Haven, Connecticut, 1818, 1821, 1826 Judge, Connecticut Superior Court and Supreme Court of Errors, 1819-1826 Mayor, New Haven, Connecticut, 1827 Research Collections