Richard Law (judge)
American politician and judge (1733–1806) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Law (March 7, 1733 – January 26, 1806) was a delegate to the First Continental Congress, the Second Continental Congress, and the Congress of the Confederation. He was Mayor of New London, Connecticut, and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. In the modern day, he has become infamously known for convicting and sentencing Hannah Ocuish, a 12-year-old Native American girl to death for the murder of a 6-year-old white girl.
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Richard Law | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut | |
In office September 26, 1789 – January 26, 1806 | |
Appointed by | George Washington |
Preceded by | Seat established by 1 Stat. 73 |
Succeeded by | Pierpont Edwards |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Law (1733-03-07)March 7, 1733 Milford, Connecticut Colony, British America |
Died | January 26, 1806(1806-01-26) (aged 72) New London, Connecticut |
Resting place | Cedar Grove Cemetery New London, Connecticut |
Children | Lyman Law |
Relatives | John Law |
Education | Yale University read law |
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