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Epaphroditus CHAMPION, Congress, CT (1756-1834)

CHAMPION, Epaphroditus, a Representative from Connecticut; born in Westchester parish, Colchester, Conn., April 6, 1756; educated by private tutors and in the common schools; served during the…

Matthew CLAY, Congress, VA (1754-1815)

CLAY, Matthew, a Representative from Virginia; born in Halifax County, near Danville, Va., March 25, 1754; during the Revolutionary War entered the Ninth Virginia Regiment October 1, 1776,…

John CLOPTON, Congress, VA (1756-1816)

CLOPTON, John, a Representative from Virginia; born in St. Peter’s parish, near Tunstall, New Kent County, Va., February 7, 1756; was graduated from the College of Philadelphia (now the…

Bolling HALL, Congress, GA (1767-1836)

HALL, Bolling, (uncle of Dixon Hall Lewis), a Representative from Georgia; born in Dinwiddie County, Va., December 25, 1767; pursued classical studies; served in the Revolutionary War at the…

Thomas HARTLEY, Congress, PA (1748-1800)

HARTLEY, Thomas, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Reading, Pa., September 7, 1748; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in York…

Whitmell HILL, Congress, NC (1743-1797)

HILL, Whitmell, a Delegate from North Carolina; born in Bertie County, N.C., February 12, 1743; attended the common schools and was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania at…

Andrew ADAMS, Congress, CT (1736-1797)

ADAMS, Andrew, a Delegate from Connecticut; born in Stratford, Conn., January 7, 1736; pursued preparatory studies; was graduated from Yale College in 1760; studied law, and was admitted to…

Nathaniel ALEXANDER, Congress, NC (1756-1808)

ALEXANDER, Nathaniel, (cousin of Evan Shelby Alexander), a Representative from North Carolina; born near Concord, Mecklenburg County, N.C., March 5, 1756; attended the common schools; was…

James Henderson IMLAY, Congress, NJ (1764-1823)

IMLAY, James Henderson, a Representative from New Jersey; was born in Imlaystown, Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, N.J., November 26, 1764; pursued classical studies; was graduated from…