Representative William Floyd
William Floyd

Painting (ca. before 1802) by Ralph E.W. Earl (1751-1801)
Courtesy of the R.W. Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport, La.

Life dates: | 17 December 1734-4 August 1821 |
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Place of Residence (1789): | "Brookhaven", Mastic, New York |
Occupation (1789): | Landholder |
Place of Birth: | "Brookhaven", Mastic, New York |
Age (March 4, 1789): | 54 |
Religion (1789): | Unknown |
College Education: | None |
Marital Status (1789): | Married |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Officer, County Militia |
Prior Political Offices: | First Continental Congress Second Continental Congress State Legislature |
Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | No |
Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Anti |
Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Low |
Last year of continuous service in House: | 1791 |