Pierpont Edwards
Appointed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1806 and confirmed by voice vote, Pierpont Edwards was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1750–1826
- Appointed by
- Thomas Jefferson, 1806
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Richard Law
- Succeeded by
- William Bristol
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1806 | District of Connecticut succeeded Richard Law | Jefferson (N) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Pierpont Edwards?
- President Thomas Jefferson appointed Pierpont Edwards to the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut in 1806.
- What was Pierpont Edwards's confirmation vote?
- Pierpont Edwards was confirmed by voice vote on February 24, 1806. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Pierpont Edwards on?
- Pierpont Edwards was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Sources
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20 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).