Life dates:

9 January 1745-7 November 1819

Place of Residence (1789):

Northampton , Massachusetts

Occupation (1789) :

Lawyer

Place of Birth:

Northampton , Massachusetts

Age (1789) :

44

Religion (1789):

Unknown

College Education :

Harvard

Marital Status (1789):

Married

Military Service during the Revolutionary War:

None

Prior Political Offices:

• Town Office (1772)
• State Legislature

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 House:

1796