Life dates: |
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23 August 1740-4 October 1819 |
Place of Residence (1789): |
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Fairfield , Connecticut |
Occupation (1789) : |
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Lawyer |
Place of Birth: |
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Fairfield , Connecticut |
Age (1789) : |
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49 |
Religion (1789): |
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Unknown |
College Education : |
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Yale
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Marital Status (1789): |
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Married |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War:
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Prior Political Offices: |
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State Legislature
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Confederation Congress
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Delegate to Federal Convention: |
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No |
Delegate to State Ratification Convention: |
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Yes |
Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution : |
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Pro |
Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive fuctions) |
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Moderate
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Last year of continuous service in House: |
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1792 |
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