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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 for the 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 for the 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.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Florida Territory, 1840-1845

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