Life dates:

14 August 1734-1 June 1832

Place of Residence (1789):

Wateree River , South Carolina

Occupation (1789) :

Breeder; Planter; Speculator

Place of Birth:

Charlottesville , Virginia

Age (1789) :

54

Religion (1789):

Unknown

College Education :

• None

Marital Status (1789):

Married

Military Service during the Revolutionary War:

• Officer, Continental Army (1776-78)

• Officer, State Militia (1780-82)

Prior Political Offices:

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)

Strong

Last year of continuous service in House:

1792

Additional House Service

1797-1801

Senate Service

1801-1810