Senator John Langdon
John Langdon (1741-1819)

Painting (1792) by John Trumbull (1756-1843)
Courtesy of the Yale University Art Gallery

Life dates: | 26 June 1741-18 September 1819 |
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Place of Residence (1789): | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
Occupation (1789): | Merchant |
Place of Birth: | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
Age (March 4, 1789): | 47 |
Religion (1789): | Unknown |
College Education: | None |
Marital Status (1789): | Married |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Officer, State Militia |
Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature President of State Continental Congress Confederation Congress |
Delegate to Federal Convention: | Yes |
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 Senate: | 1801 |