Birth of the Nation: The First Federal Congress 1789-1791
 
The First Federal Congress

Senator John Walker

Life dates:

 

13 Feb. 1744-2 Dec. 1809

Place of Residence (1789):

 

“Belvoir,” Albemarle County , Virginia

Occupation (1789) :

 

Lawyer; planter

Place of Birth:

 

“Castle Hill,” Albemarle County , Virginia

Age (1789) :

 

46

Religion (1789):

 

Unknown

College Education :

 
  • William and Mary

Marital Status (1789):

 

Married

Military Service during the Revolutionary War:

 
  • None

Prior Political Offices:

 
  • Continental Congress (1779-80)

Delegate to Federal Convention:

 

No

Delegate to State Ratification Convention:

 

No

Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution :

 

Unknown

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

 

Low

Last year of continuous service in Senate:

 

Defeated in bid to fill Grayson's unexpired term

 

 

 

 
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