Simeon Baldwin

Federalist Representative of Connecticut

Congresses Served

House Terms

December 14, 1761 (89 years old)

Birthday

May 26, 1851

Death

Was a son-in-law of Roger Sherman and had significant familial connections to American politics, including being the father of a Connecticut Governor and US Senator, and the grandfather and great-grandfather of other notable politicians and a judge.
Born in the Connecticut Colony and pursued preparatory studies under notable educators before graduating from Yale College in 1781, where he also delivered a Latin oration.
Worked as a preceptor of the academy at Albany and a Tutor at Yale College.
Studied law, was admitted to the bar, and began his practice in New Haven.
Held the position of New Haven city clerk in 1790 and was appointed clerk of the District and Circuit Courts of the United States for the District of Connecticut, serving until 1803.
Served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut’s at-large congressional district as a Federalist from March 4, 1803, to March 3, 1805.
Declined to run for reelection to Congress, returned to his former clerkship, and later served as an associate judge of the Superior Court and the Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors.
Was involved in civic projects, including being president of the board of commissioners for the Farmington Canal and serving as Mayor of New Haven.
Married twice, both times to daughters of Hon. Roger Sherman, with his first wife passing away in 1795.
Died at the age of 89 and was buried in Grove Street Cemetery.