US Congressman. Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Dickinson College, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1798 and commenced to practice law in York, Pennsylvania. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives and served in the State Senate. In 1835, he was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress and as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress, serving until 1839. After his term, he resumed his legal profession until his death at age 68 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
US Congressman. Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Dickinson College, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1798 and commenced to practice law in York, Pennsylvania. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives and served in the State Senate. In 1835, he was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress and as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress, serving until 1839. After his term, he resumed his legal profession until his death at age 68 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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