US Congressman. Born in Born in Galway, Ireland, he attended the theological college at Saint-Omer, France, then immigrated to the American Colonies and settled in Charles Town, South Carolina. He was appointed a Judge of the State Circuit Court in 1778, served in the Revolutionary Army (1780-82) and was member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, (1779-88). In 1789, he was elected as an Anti-Administration candidate to the First Congress, serving until 1791. He declined to be a candidate for reelection and again served as a Judge of the State Circuit Court and as a chancellor of the courts of equity, until his death at age 58 in Charleston, South Carolina.
US Congressman. Born in Born in Galway, Ireland, he attended the theological college at Saint-Omer, France, then immigrated to the American Colonies and settled in Charles Town, South Carolina. He was appointed a Judge of the State Circuit Court in 1778, served in the Revolutionary Army (1780-82) and was member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, (1779-88). In 1789, he was elected as an Anti-Administration candidate to the First Congress, serving until 1791. He declined to be a candidate for reelection and again served as a Judge of the State Circuit Court and as a chancellor of the courts of equity, until his death at age 58 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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