Life dates:

23 Jan. 1742-30 May 1804

Place of Residence (1789):

“The Elms,” Goose Creek Parish, South Carolina

Occupation (1789) :

Planter

Place of Birth:

“St. James,” Goose Creek Parish, South Carolina

Age (1789) :

47

Religion (1789):

Anglican

College Education :

• None

Marital Status (1789):

Married

Military Service during the Revolutionary War:

• None

Prior Political Offices:

Delegate to Federal Convention:

No

Delegate to State Ratification Convention:

No

Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution :

Pro

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

Moderate

Last year of continuous service in Senate:

1795