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

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

Career

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

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

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Stuart, Philip (1760-1830)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
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


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