Life dates:

7 Oct. 1727 - 14 Nov. 1819

Place of Residence (1789):

Stratford , Connecticut

Occupation (1789) :

Lawyer, president of Columbia University

Place of Birth:

Stratford , Connecticut

Age (1789) :

61

Religion (1789):

Anglican

College Education :

• Yale; Harvard

Marital Status (1789):

Married

Military Service during the Revolutionary War:

• None

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)

Moderate

Last year of continuous service in Senate:

1791