Ellsworth, Oliver Born April 29, 1745, in Windsor, CT Died November 26, 1807, in Windsor, CT Federal Judicial Service: Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by George Washington on March 3, 1796, to a seat vacated by John Jay; Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1796, and received commission on March 4, 1796. Service terminated on September 30, 1800, due to resignation. Education: Princeton University, B.A., 1766 Read law, 1771 Professional Career: Private practice, Windsor, Connecticut, 1771-1775 Member, Connecticut General Assembly, 1773-1775 Private practice, Hartford, Connecticut, 1775-1784 State's attorney, Hartford, Connecticut, 1777-1785 Delegate, Continental Congress, 1778-1783 Member, Connecticut Council of Safety, 1779 Member, Connecticut Governor's Council, 1784-1785 Judge, Connecticut Superior Court, 1784-1789 Delegate, Federal Constitutional Convention, 1787 U.S. Senator from Connecticut, 1789-1796 U.S. Minister Plenipotentiary to France, 1799-1800 Member, Connecticut Governor's Council, 1801-1807 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male Research Collections