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 by | John Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Raphael Neale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1760 Fredericksburg, Virginia Colony, British America |
| Died | August 14, 1830 (aged 69–70) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Congressional Cemetery Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| 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]- ^ a b c d "Stuart, Philip (1760-1830)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- United States Congress. "Philip Stuart (id: S001036)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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