Life dates:

23 July 1737-8 September 1807

Place of Residence (1789):

Petersham , Massachusetts

Occupation (1789) :

Lawyer

Place of Birth:

Worcester County , Massachusetts

Age (1789) :

51

Religion (1789):

Unknown

College Education :

Marital Status (1789):

Married

Military Service during the Revolutionary War:

• None

Prior Political Offices:

• Local Office (1771-75)
• Provincial Congress

Delegate to Federal Convention:

No

Delegate to State Ratification Convention:

Yes

Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution :

Anti

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

Low

Last year of continuous service in House:

1790