Life dates: |
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5 December 1735-22 May 1819 |
Place of Residence (1789): |
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Edenton , North Carolina |
Occupation (1789) : |
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Merchant; Doctor |
Place of Birth: |
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West Nottingham , Pennsylvania |
Age (1789) : |
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54 |
Religion (1789): |
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Presbyterian |
College Education : |
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College of Philadelphia [University of Pennsylvania]
- University of Utrecht , Netherlands (MD)
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Marital Status (1789): |
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Married |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War:
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None |
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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Yes |
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/Strong |
Last year of continuous service in House: |
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1790 |
