U.S. Congressman. After serving in the War of 1812, he was appointed a Captain and Assistant District Quartermaster General in the United States Army, serving (1814-15). In 1825, he was elected as an "Adams-Clay Republican" (National Republican Party) to the Nineteenth and Twentieth Congresses, serving until 1829. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he engaged in literary pursuits until his death at age 72.
U.S. Congressman. After serving in the War of 1812, he was appointed a Captain and Assistant District Quartermaster General in the United States Army, serving (1814-15). In 1825, he was elected as an "Adams-Clay Republican" (National Republican Party) to the Nineteenth and Twentieth Congresses, serving until 1829. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he engaged in literary pursuits until his death at age 72.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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