U.S. Congressman. Educated at Bingham's Academy, he became successful in agricultural pursuits in Wilmington, North Carolina. For many years he was President of the Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad Company, was a member of the North Carolina State House of Commons (1808-11) and served as Major General of the North Carolina Militia. In 1817, he was elected as a Democratic Republican to the Fifteenth Congress, serving until 1819. After leaving Congress, he resumed his agricultural pursuits until his death.
U.S. Congressman. Educated at Bingham's Academy, he became successful in agricultural pursuits in Wilmington, North Carolina. For many years he was President of the Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad Company, was a member of the North Carolina State House of Commons (1808-11) and served as Major General of the North Carolina Militia. In 1817, he was elected as a Democratic Republican to the Fifteenth Congress, serving until 1819. After leaving Congress, he resumed his agricultural pursuits until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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