US Congressman. Born on December 28, 1792, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the borough council of Harrisburg, a member of the board of school directors and a clerk of the land department of Pennsylvania in 1813. In 1831, he was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-second Congress and served until 1833. After his term, he was appointed an associate judge of Dauphin County Pennsylvania and served until his death at age 58 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
US Congressman. Born on December 28, 1792, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the borough council of Harrisburg, a member of the board of school directors and a clerk of the land department of Pennsylvania in 1813. In 1831, he was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-second Congress and served until 1833. After his term, he was appointed an associate judge of Dauphin County Pennsylvania and served until his death at age 58 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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