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 (1760) Fredericksburg, Virginia Colony, British America
Died	August 14, 1830(1830-08-14) (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	3rd Continental Light Dragoons Second Artillerists and Engineers
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War Battle of Eutaw Springs War of 1812

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

• United States Congress. "Philip Stuart (id: S001036)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• Philip Stuart at Find a Grave

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