Representative Theodore Sedgwick
Theodore Sedgwick
Painting (ca. 1808) by George Stuart (1755-1828)
Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 
| Life dates: | 9 May 1746-24 January 1813 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | Sheffield, Massachusetts |
| Occupation (1789): | Lawyer |
| Place of Birth: | West Hartford, Connecticut |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 42 |
| Religion (1789): | Congregationalist |
| College Education: | Yale |
| Marital Status (1789): | Married |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Officer, Continental Army |
| Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature Confederation Congress |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | Yes |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Pro |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Strong |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1795 |
| Senate Service: | 1795-1799 |
