Bronson, Isaac Hopkins Born October 16, 1802, in Waterbury, CT Died August 13, 1855, in Palatka, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Florida Nominated by James K. Polk on May 5, 1846, to a new seat authorized by 5 Stat. 788. Confirmed by the Senate on August 8, 1846, and received commission on August 8, 1846. Service terminated on February 23, 1847, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida Reassigned on February 23, 1847, to a new seat authorized by 9 Stat. 131. Service terminated on August 13, 1855, due to death. Education: Read law, 1822 Professional Career: Private practice, Watertown, New York, 1822-1837 U.S. representative from New York, 1837-1839 Judge, Fifth Judicial District of New York, 1839-1840 Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Florida Territory, 1840-1845 Research Collections