US Congressman. He graduated from Harvard College in 1776, studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice law in New London, Connecticut, in 1779. He was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives (1784-85, 1789-90, 1792- 93) and served as floor speaker in 1793. In 1793, he was elected as a Pro-Administration candidate to the Third Congress, reelected as a Federalist to the Fourth and Fifth Congresses, serving until his death at age 39.
US Congressman. He graduated from Harvard College in 1776, studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice law in New London, Connecticut, in 1779. He was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives (1784-85, 1789-90, 1792- 93) and served as floor speaker in 1793. In 1793, he was elected as a Pro-Administration candidate to the Third Congress, reelected as a Federalist to the Fourth and Fifth Congresses, serving until his death at age 39.
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