Judge Richard Law

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Richard Law (March 7, 1733 – January 26, 1806) was a delegate to the First Continental Congress, 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.

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Birth: Mar. 7, 1733 Milford New Haven County Connecticut, USA Death: Jan. 26, 1806 New London New London County Connecticut, USA

Continental Congressman and jurist. He graduated from Yale in 1751, studied law and became an attorney in 1755. He served in the Connecticut Assembly in 1765. In 1776 Law became a member of the Connecticut Council of Safety. He also became a member of the Governor's Council, serving until 1786. Law served in the Continental Congress in 1777, and again from 1781 to 1782. In 1784 he became Chief Judge of the New London County Court and the Superior Court, and a Justice of the state Supreme Court, serving until 1789. While serving on the bench Law also served as Mayor of New London from 1784 until his death. In 1789 President Washington appointed him US District Judge for Connecticut, and he served until his death. Richard Law was the father of father of Lyman Law and the grandfather of John Law, both of whom served in Congress. (bio by: Bill McKern)

Spouse:

 Anna Prentis Law (1743 - 1814)*

Children:

 Richard Law (1763 - 1845)*

 Benjamin Law (1767 - 1812)*

 Prentis Law (1779 - 1811)*

Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery New London New London County Connecticut

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