US Congressman. Born in Nantucket, Massachusetts, he was president of the New England Marine Insurance Company, member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives (1783-84, 1789) and served in the Massachusetts State Senate, (1785- 86, 1790-92). In 1793, he was elected as a Pro-Administration candidate to the Third Congress, serving until 1795. After his term, he was again a member of the Massachusetts State Senate (1795-96, 1802) and was Massachusetts State Treasurer, (1797-1802). He died at age 48 in Boston, Massachusetts.
US Congressman. Born in Nantucket, Massachusetts, he was president of the New England Marine Insurance Company, member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives (1783-84, 1789) and served in the Massachusetts State Senate, (1785- 86, 1790-92). In 1793, he was elected as a Pro-Administration candidate to the Third Congress, serving until 1795. After his term, he was again a member of the Massachusetts State Senate (1795-96, 1802) and was Massachusetts State Treasurer, (1797-1802). He died at age 48 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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