Representative Jonathan Sturges
Life dates: | 23 August 1740-4 October 1819 |
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Place of Residence (1789): | Fairfield, Connecticut |
Occupation (1789): | Lawyer |
Place of Birth: | Fairfield, Connecticut |
Age (March 4, 1789): | 43 |
Religion (1789): | Unknown |
College Education: | Yale |
Marital Status (1789): | Married |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | None |
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) | Moderate |
Last year of continuous service in House: | 1793 |