Birth of the Nation: The First Federal Congress 1789-1791
The First Federal Congress

Representative Thomas Sinnickson

Life dates: 21 December 1744-15 May 1817
Place of Residence (1789): Salem, New Jersey
Occupation (1789): Merchant
Place of Birth: Salem, New Jersey
Age (March 4, 1789): 44
Religion (1789): Unknown
College Education: None
Marital Status (1789): Single
Military Service during the Revolutionary War: Officer, County Militia
Prior Political Offices: State Legislature
Delegate to Federal Convention: No
Delegate to State Ratification Convention: No
Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: Unknown
Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) Strong
Last year of continuous service in House: 1791
Additional House Service 1797-1799
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