Senator John Walker
John Walker

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Life dates: | 13 February 1744-2 December 1809 |
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Place of Residence (1789): | "Belvoir," Albemarle County, Virginia |
Occupation (1789): | Lawyer; planter |
Place of Birth: | "Castle Hill," Albemarle County, Virginia |
Age (March 4, 1789): | 45 |
Religion (1789): | Unknown |
College Education: | College of William and Mary |
Marital Status (1789): | Married |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Officer, Continental Army |
Prior Political Offices: | Continental Congress (1779-80) |
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) | Low |
Last year of continuous service in Senate: | Defeated in bid to fill Grayson's unexpired term |