U.S. Congressman. Educated at Princeton University, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1799 and practiced law in New Bern, North Carolina. He served as a clerk and master in equity, plus was a member of the North Carolina State House of Commons, (1798-99). In 1801, he was elected as a Federalist to the Seventh Congress, serving until 1803 and reelected to the Eleventh Congress, serving (1809-11). After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law and was again a member of the North Carolina State House of Commons, (1812-15, 18-19, 23-26). After his death, Stanly County, North Carolina, was named in his honor in1841.
U.S. Congressman. Educated at Princeton University, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1799 and practiced law in New Bern, North Carolina. He served as a clerk and master in equity, plus was a member of the North Carolina State House of Commons, (1798-99). In 1801, he was elected as a Federalist to the Seventh Congress, serving until 1803 and reelected to the Eleventh Congress, serving (1809-11). After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law and was again a member of the North Carolina State House of Commons, (1812-15, 18-19, 23-26). After his death, Stanly County, North Carolina, was named in his honor in1841.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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