David Bronson

David Bronson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 4th district
In office May 31, 1841 – March 4, 1843
Preceded by	George Evans
Succeeded by	Freeman H. Morse
Member of the Maine Senate
In office 1846–1846
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Personal details
Born	February 8, 1800 Suffield, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	November 20, 1863 (aged 63) St. Michaels, Maryland, U.S.
Nationality	United States
Political party	Whig
Alma mater	Dartmouth College, 1819
Profession	Attorney

David Bronson (February 8, 1800 – November 20, 1863) was a United States Representative from Maine. Born in Suffield, Connecticut, he graduated from Dartmouth College in 1819. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1823 and commenced practice in North Anson, Maine.

He was elected a member of the Maine House of Representatives, and was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-seventh Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of George Evans. He served from May 31, 1841 to March 3, 1843. He moved to Augusta and resumed the practice of law. Bronson was elected a member of the Maine State Senate in 1846.

He moved to Bath and served as collector of customs. He was judge of probate for Sagadahoc County. He was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1856 to the Thirty-fifth Congress. Bronson died in St. Michaels, Maryland.

References

• David Bronson at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress