U.S. Senator. He immigrated with his parents to the United States in 1791, received a formal education, and taught school in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Entering politics, was a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives (1811-12) and a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate (1813-19). In 1819, he was elected as a Democratic Republican to the U.S. Senate, serving until 1825. Not a candidate for reelection remained as Secretary of the United States Senate, (1825-36). He also was secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions until his death in New York City.
U.S. Senator. He immigrated with his parents to the United States in 1791, received a formal education, and taught school in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Entering politics, was a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives (1811-12) and a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate (1813-19). In 1819, he was elected as a Democratic Republican to the U.S. Senate, serving until 1825. Not a candidate for reelection remained as Secretary of the United States Senate, (1825-36). He also was secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions until his death in New York City.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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