Life dates:

1741-26 August 1811

Place of Residence (1789):

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

Occupation (1789) :

Merchant

Place of Birth:

Ireland

Age (1789) :

47

Religion (1789):

Catholic

College Education :

• None

Marital Status (1789):

Married

Military Service during the Revolutionary War:

• Officer, Independent Militia

Prior Political Offices:

Delegate to Federal Convention:

Yes

Delegate to State Ratification Convention:

Yes

Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution :

Pro

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

Strong

Last year of continuous service in House:

1795