U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator. He graduated from Harvard College in 1774 and became successful in mercantile pursuits. Entering politics, he was a member of the New Hampshire State House of Representatives (1788-90), a member of the New Hampshire State Senate (1791, 93, 99) and a member of the New Hampshire State executive council in 1799. In 1799, he was elected as a Federalist to the Sixth Congress, serving until 1801, then elected to the U.S. Senate and served until his resignation in 1802. After leaving the Senate, he engaged in mercantile pursuits and was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1815.
U.S. Congressman, U.S. Senator. He graduated from Harvard College in 1774 and became successful in mercantile pursuits. Entering politics, he was a member of the New Hampshire State House of Representatives (1788-90), a member of the New Hampshire State Senate (1791, 93, 99) and a member of the New Hampshire State executive council in 1799. In 1799, he was elected as a Federalist to the Sixth Congress, serving until 1801, then elected to the U.S. Senate and served until his resignation in 1802. After leaving the Senate, he engaged in mercantile pursuits and was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1815.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
For many years, a venerated inhabitant of this Town,
and a constant worshipper of this Church.
Endowed with a strong mind, cultivated by a liberal education.
He adorned every walk in life in which he appeared.
A judicious, enterprising and successful merchant.
A distinguished member, in succession, of the legislative Councils
of his own STATE and of the NATION.
He was in all, a wise Councillor, a benevolent and useful citizen,
and an EXEMPLARY CHRISTIAN; and in the various relations of life
UPRIGHT, DIGNIFIED, HONORABLE, and BELOVED.
He departed this life the 5th December, 1829, aged 74 years.
His widow and children, actuated by deep affection and veneration
have erected this memorial.
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