Life dates:

2 April 1745-15 September 1815

Place of Residence (1789):

Dover , Delaware

Occupation (1789) :

Lawyer

Place of Birth:

New Castle County , Delaware

Age (1789) :

43

Religion (1789):

Methodist

College Education :

• Private Study

Marital Status (1789):

Married

Military Service during the Revolutionary War:

• Officer, State 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 Senate:

1792