Philip Stuart

Philip Stuart
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1819
Preceded byJohn Campbell
Succeeded byRaphael Neale
Personal details
Born1760 (1760)
Fredericksburg, Virginia Colony, British America
DiedAugust 14, 1830(1830-08-14) (aged 69–70)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeCongressional Cemetery
Washington, D.C.
Political partyFederalist
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceContinental Army
RankLieutenant
Unit
Battles/wars

Philip Stuart (1760 – August 14, 1830) was an American politician and soldier who represented the state of Maryland in the House of Representatives.

Early life

[edit]

Philip Stuart was born near Fredericksburg in the Virginia Colony, and completed his preparatory education before moving to Maryland.[1]

Career

[edit]

Stuart served during the American Revolutionary War as a lieutenant in the 3rd Continental Light Dragoons, and was wounded at Eutaw Springs on September 8, 1781. He transferred to Baylor's dragoons on November 9, 1782, and later served as a lieutenant in the Second Artillerists and Engineers, beginning on June 5, 1798, and ending with his resignation on November 15, 1800. He also served in the War of 1812.[1]

Stuart was elected as a Federalist to the 12th U.S. Congress and to the three succeeding Congresses, serving from March 4, 1811, to March 3, 1819.[1]

Death

[edit]

Stuart died in Washington, D.C., and is interred in the Congressional Cemetery.[1]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d "Stuart, Philip (1760-1830)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
[edit]
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 1st congressional district

March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1819
Succeeded by