Representative James Schureman
James Schureman
Print (ca. 1810-1890) by unknown artist
Courtesy of the NYPL Digital Gallery, The New York Public Library 
| Life dates: | 12 February 1756-22 January 1824 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Occupation (1789): | Merchant |
| Place of Birth: | New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 43 |
| Religion (1789): | Dutch Reformed Church |
| College Education: | Queen's College [Rutgers University] |
| Marital Status (1789): | Married |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Officer, State Militia |
| Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature Annapolis Convention (1786) Confederation Congress |
| 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 functions) | Moderate |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1791 |
| Additional House Service | 1797-1799, 1813-1815 | Senate Service | 1799-1801 |
