Senator Joseph Stanton, Jr.
Life dates: | 19 July 1739-11 September 1807 |
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Place of Residence (1789): | Charlestown, Rhode Island |
Occupation (1789): | Farmer |
Place of Birth: | Charlestown, Rhode Island |
Age (March 4, 1789): | 49 |
Religion (1789): | Unknown |
College Education: | None |
Marital Status (1789): | Single |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Officer, State Militia |
Prior Political Offices: | Colonial Legislature (1768-70) State Legislature (75-76, 78-90) |
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/Moderate |
Last year of continuous service in House: | 1793 |
Additional House Service: | 1801-07 |