US Congressman. He engaged in agricultural pursuits on a plantation in Maysville, Kentucky, which was then a part of Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, (1790-93) and in the Virginia State Senate in 1792. In 1792, he was elected as an Anti-Administration candidate to the Second and Third Congresses and reelected as a Republican to the Fourth Congress, serving until 1797. After his term he returned to his plantation and agricultural pursuits, until his death at age 73.
US Congressman. He engaged in agricultural pursuits on a plantation in Maysville, Kentucky, which was then a part of Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, (1790-93) and in the Virginia State Senate in 1792. In 1792, he was elected as an Anti-Administration candidate to the Second and Third Congresses and reelected as a Republican to the Fourth Congress, serving until 1797. After his term he returned to his plantation and agricultural pursuits, until his death at age 73.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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