U.S. Continental Congressman. After serving in the French and Indian War as a Captain in the Provincial Army until 1763, he studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Assembly (1767-73) and elected to the First Continental Congresses, serving (1774-75). After his term, he served again in the Pennsylvania State Assembly, in 1778. Relocating to Maryland, he lived in retirement until his death at age 41.
U.S. Continental Congressman. After serving in the French and Indian War as a Captain in the Provincial Army until 1763, he studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Assembly (1767-73) and elected to the First Continental Congresses, serving (1774-75). After his term, he served again in the Pennsylvania State Assembly, in 1778. Relocating to Maryland, he lived in retirement until his death at age 41.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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