Senator Joseph Stanton, Jr.
| Life dates: | 19 July 1739-11 September 1807 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | Charlestown, Rhode Island |
| Occupation (1789): | Farmer |
| Place of Birth: | Charlestown, Rhode Island |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 49 |
| Religion (1789): | Unknown |
| College Education: | None |
| Marital Status (1789): | Single |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Officer, State Militia |
| Prior Political Offices: | Colonial Legislature (1768-70) State Legislature (75-76, 78-90) |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | Yes |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Anti |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Low/Moderate |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1793 |
| Additional House Service: | 1801-07 |
