Life dates: |
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24 March 1755-29 April 1827
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Place of Residence (1789): |
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New York , New York
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Occupation (1789) : |
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Lawyer
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Place of Birth: |
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Scarsborough , Massachusetts [Maine]
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Age (1789) : |
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34
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Religion (1789): |
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Anglican
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College Education : |
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Marital Status (1789): |
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Married
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Military Service during the Revolutionary War:
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Prior Political Offices: |
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- State Legislature
- Confederation Congress
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Delegate to Federal Convention: |
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Yes
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Delegate to State Ratification Convention: |
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Yes [ Massachusetts ]
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Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution : |
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Pro |
Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive fuctions) |
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Strong |
Last year of continuous service in Senate: |
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1796 |
Additional Senate Service |
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1813-25 |
