Representative Hugh Williamson
Hugh Williamson, M.D. (1735-1819)
Sculpture (1816) by William John Coffee (1774-1846)
Courtesy of the New-York Historical Society 
| Life dates: | 5 December 1735-22 May 1819 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | Edenton, North Carolina |
| Occupation (1789): | Merchant; Doctor |
| Place of Birth: | West Nottingham, Pennsylvania |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 54 |
| Religion (1789): | Presbyterian |
| College Education: | College of Philadelphia [University of Pennsylvania] University of Utrecht, Netherlands) |
| Marital Status (1789): | Married |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | None |
| Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature Confederation Congress |
| 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 functions) | Moderate/Strong |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1793 |
