Life dates:

22 July 1730-7 May 1796

Place of Residence (1789):

Georgetown , Maryland

Occupation (1789) :

Merchant

Place of Birth:

Upper Marlborough , Maryland

Age (1789) :

68

Religion (1789):

Catholic

College Education :

Marital Status (1789):

Widowed

Military Service during the Revolutionary War:

None

Prior Political Offices:

• State Legislature
• Confederation Congress
• Governor's Executive Council

Delegate to Federal Convention:

Yes

Delegate to State Ratification Convention:

No

Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution :

Pro

Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive fuctions)

Moderate

Last year of continuous service in Senate:

1792