US Congressman. Born in Sands Point, New York, he was a merchant who served as a Captain in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. After the war, he was a member of the New York State Senate (1792-99) and President John Adams appointed him Collector of Customs at the Port of New York, serving (1797-1801). In 1803, he was elected as a Federalist to the Eighth Congress, serving until 1805. Not a candidate for renomination, he was president of the board of trustees for Brooklyn, New York. In 1825, he was elected as a Adams candidate to the Nineteenth Congress and served until 1827. After his term, he engaged in mercantile pursuits until his death at age 77 in Brooklyn, New York.
US Congressman. Born in Sands Point, New York, he was a merchant who served as a Captain in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. After the war, he was a member of the New York State Senate (1792-99) and President John Adams appointed him Collector of Customs at the Port of New York, serving (1797-1801). In 1803, he was elected as a Federalist to the Eighth Congress, serving until 1805. Not a candidate for renomination, he was president of the board of trustees for Brooklyn, New York. In 1825, he was elected as a Adams candidate to the Nineteenth Congress and served until 1827. After his term, he engaged in mercantile pursuits until his death at age 77 in Brooklyn, New York.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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