Representative Jonathan Grout
Jonathan Grout

Print (ca. 1810-1890) by unknown artist
Courtesy of the NYPL Digital Gallery, The New York Public Library

Life dates: | 23 July 1737-8 September 1807 |
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Place of Residence (1789): | Petersham, Massachusetts |
Occupation (1789): | Lawyer |
Place of Birth: | Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts |
Age (March 4, 1789): | 51 |
Religion (1789): | Unknown |
College Education: | Private Study |
Marital Status (1789): | Married |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Militia Commander |
Prior Political Offices: | Local Office (1771-75) Provincial Congress |
Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | Yes |
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 |