William Bristol
Appointed by President John Quincy Adams in 1826 and confirmed by voice vote, William Bristol was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1779–1836
- Appointed by
- John Quincy Adams, 1826
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Pierpont Edwards
- Succeeded by
- Andrew Thompson Judson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | District of Connecticut succeeded Pierpont Edwards | J.Q. Adams (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
| Yale College | 1798 | |
| Read law | 1800 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed William Bristol?
- President John Quincy Adams appointed William Bristol to the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut in 1826.
- What was William Bristol's confirmation vote?
- William Bristol was confirmed by voice vote on May 22, 1826. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was William Bristol on?
- William Bristol was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Sources
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9 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).