Representative Benjamin Goodhue
Benjamin Goodhue
Print (ca. 1810-1890) by unknown artist
Courtesy of the NYPL Digital Gallery, The New York Public Library 
| Life dates: | 20 September 1748-28 July 1814 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | Salem, Massachusetts |
| Occupation (1789): | Merchant |
| Place of Birth: | Salem, Massachusetts |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 40 |
| Religion (1789): | Unknown |
| College Education: | Harvard |
| Marital Status (1789): | Married |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Volunteer, State Militia |
| Prior Political Offices: | Town offices State Constitutional Convention State Legistlature |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | No |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Strong |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1796 |
| Senate Service | 1796-1800 |
