U.S. Senator. He studied law, admitted to the bar and practiced law at Georgetown, Delaware. He was a member, Delaware General Assembly, (1794-98). In 1799, he was elected as a Federalist to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Joshua Clayton, serving until 1804 and again elected as a Federalist to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James A. Bayard, serving (1813-17). After leaving office, he was involved in the oil business in Pennsylvania and continued the practice of law until his death.
U.S. Senator. He studied law, admitted to the bar and practiced law at Georgetown, Delaware. He was a member, Delaware General Assembly, (1794-98). In 1799, he was elected as a Federalist to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Joshua Clayton, serving until 1804 and again elected as a Federalist to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James A. Bayard, serving (1813-17). After leaving office, he was involved in the oil business in Pennsylvania and continued the practice of law until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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