Representative Nicholas Gilman
Nicholas Gilman
Miniature painting (1787-1794) by John Ramage
Courtesy of the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Life dates: | 3 August 1755-2 May 1814 |
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Place of Residence (1789): | Exeter, New Hampshire |
Occupation (1789): | Merchant |
Place of Birth: | Exeter, New Hampshire |
Age (March 4, 1789): | 33 |
Religion (1789): | Unknown |
College Education: | None |
Marital Status (1789): | Single |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Captain, Continental Army |
Prior Political Offices: | Confederation Congress |
Delegate to Federal Convention: | Yes |
Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | No |
Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Pro |
Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Strong |
Last year of continuous service in House: | 1797 |