Continental Congressman. He was in charge of his family’s long established flour mill in Greenkill, New York, when he was elected to New York's Colonial Assembly, serving (1768-76). During the Revolutionary War, in addition to furnishing flour for the Continental Army, he served as a Colonel in the New York Militia. He was a member of the Provisional Congress which approved the Declaration of Independence, (1775-77) and was a member of the First Continental Congress, in 1884. After leaving office, he was a member of the New York State Assembly, (1885-86) and editor of the Ulster Sentinel until his death at age 60.
Continental Congressman. He was in charge of his family’s long established flour mill in Greenkill, New York, when he was elected to New York's Colonial Assembly, serving (1768-76). During the Revolutionary War, in addition to furnishing flour for the Continental Army, he served as a Colonel in the New York Militia. He was a member of the Provisional Congress which approved the Declaration of Independence, (1775-77) and was a member of the First Continental Congress, in 1884. After leaving office, he was a member of the New York State Assembly, (1885-86) and editor of the Ulster Sentinel until his death at age 60.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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