Isaac Hopkins Bronson

Democrat Representative of New York's 18th district

  • Representative

    New York, district 18

    September 4, 1837 - March 3, 1839

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Congresses Served

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House Terms

October 16, 1802 (52 years old)

Birthday

August 13, 1855

Death

  • Served as a United States representative from New York in the 25th United States Congress (1837-1839)
  • Served as Chairman of the Committee on Territories during the 25th United States Congress
  • Was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1838
  • Appointed as a Judge for the Fifth Judicial District of New York, serving from 1839 to 1840
  • Moved to Florida Territory, serving first in St. Augustine then in Palatka
  • Served as a Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Florida Territory from 1840 to 1845
  • Nominated by President James K. Polk in 1846 to the United States District Court for the District of Florida, confirmed by the Senate and served until 1847
  • Reassigned to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida in 1847, serving until his death in 1855
  • Died in Palatka, Florida, and was interred in the Episcopal Church Cemetery
  • Attended common schools and read law in 1822, admitted to the bar and entered private practice in Watertown, New York from 1822 to 1837