Henry Latimer

Politician

Birthday April 24, 1752

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Delaware

DEATH DATE Dec 19, 1819 (67)

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About

Member of the Federalist Party who served as a U.S. Representative from Delaware, a U.S. Senator from Delaware, and in the Delaware General Assembly. He also represented his state at the first Continental Congress.

Before Fame

He graduated from the College of Philadelphia in 1770 where he studied Medicine. He was later at the Battle of Brandywine participating in the surgical unit during the American Revolution.

Trivia

He was a member of the Wilmington Academy board and President of the First Agricultural Society of New Castle County.

Family Life

He was the son of James Latimer, Sr. and Sarah Geddes.

Associated With

He was in office the same time as U.S. President John Adams.