William Davis Shipman
1818–1898 · Chester, CT
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut | Judge | James Buchanan (Democratic) | Mar 12, 1860 | Resignation, Apr 16, 1873 |
Education
- Read law, 1849
Professional Career
Private practice, East Haddam, Connecticut, 1850-1854; Judge, Hartford [Connecticut] Probate Court, 1852-1853; State representative, Connecticut, 1853; U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut, 1853-1860; Private practice, Hartford, Connecticut; Private practice, New York City, 1873-