Thomas Day (Connecticut judge)
Thomas Day | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the State of Connecticut | |
| In office 1810–1835 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Wyllys |
| Succeeded by | Royal Ralph Hinman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 6, 1777 New Preston, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 1855 (aged 77) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Sarah Coit (m. 1813) |
| Children | 8 |
| Relatives | Jeremiah Day (brother) |
| Education | Yale College (AB) Litchfield Law School |
| Awards | Honorary LL.D. degree from Yale Law School |
Thomas Day (July 6, 1777 – March 1, 1855) was an American jurist, politician, editor, and author who served as the secretary of the state of Connecticut from 1810 to 1835. He was the author of many reports of cases argued and determined by the Supreme Court of Errors.