Senator Ralph Izard
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Izard (Alice Delancey)
Painting (1775) by John Singleton Copley (1738-1815)
Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 
| Life dates: | 23 January 1741-30 May 1804 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | "The Elms," Goose Creek Parish, South Carolina |
| Occupation (1789): | Planter |
| Place of Birth: | St. James, Goose Creek Parish, South Carolina |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 48 |
| Religion (1789): | Episcopalian |
| College Education: | None |
| Marital Status (1789): | Married |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | None |
| Prior Political Offices: | Diplomat Confederation Congress (1782-83) |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | No |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Pro |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Moderate |
| Last year of continuous service in Senate: | 1795 |
