U.S. Congressman. Born the brother of Thomas Stone, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and of John Hoskins Stone, 9th Governor of Maryland, he was the owner of the Haberdeventure Estate plantation, Maryland. He was a member of the Maryland State House of Delegates, (1781-83) and a member of the Maryland State ratification convention in 1788. In 1789, he was elected as an Anti-Administration candidate to the First Congress, serving until 1791. After leaving Congress, he was appointed judge of the first judicial district of Maryland and served until his death.
U.S. Congressman. Born the brother of Thomas Stone, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and of John Hoskins Stone, 9th Governor of Maryland, he was the owner of the Haberdeventure Estate plantation, Maryland. He was a member of the Maryland State House of Delegates, (1781-83) and a member of the Maryland State ratification convention in 1788. In 1789, he was elected as an Anti-Administration candidate to the First Congress, serving until 1791. After leaving Congress, he was appointed judge of the first judicial district of Maryland and served until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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