U.S. Congressman. He graduated from Columbia College New York City, in 1788, studied law, was admitted to the bar and was commissioned a Major in the U.S. Army by President John Adams. He was a regent of the University of the State of New York, in 1796 and elected as a Federalist to the Fifth Congress, serving (1797-99). After his term, he was member of the New York State Senate, (1814-18) and again a regent of the University of the State of New York, in 1820. He was Postmaster of Oswego, New York, (1841-45) and editor of the Oswego Democratic Gazette, until his death at age 79.
U.S. Congressman. He graduated from Columbia College New York City, in 1788, studied law, was admitted to the bar and was commissioned a Major in the U.S. Army by President John Adams. He was a regent of the University of the State of New York, in 1796 and elected as a Federalist to the Fifth Congress, serving (1797-99). After his term, he was member of the New York State Senate, (1814-18) and again a regent of the University of the State of New York, in 1820. He was Postmaster of Oswego, New York, (1841-45) and editor of the Oswego Democratic Gazette, until his death at age 79.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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