Life dates:

19 July 1739-11 September 1807

Place of Residence (1789):

Charleston , Rhode Island

Occupation (1789) :

Farmer

Place of Birth:

Charleston , Rhode Island

Age (1789) :

51

Religion (1789):

Unknown

College Education :

Marital Status (1789):

Single

Military Service during the Revolutionary War:

• Officer, State Militia

Prior Political Offices:

• Colonial Legislature (1768-70)
• State Legislature (75-76, 78-90)

Delegate to Federal Convention:

No

Delegate to State Ratification Convention:

Yes

Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution :

Anti

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

Low/Moderate

Last year of continuous service in House:

1792

Additional House Service:

1801-07