Philip Stuart

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

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)
DiedAugust 14, 1830(1830-08-14) (aged 69–70)
Washington, D.C.
Resting placeCongressional Cemetery
Washington, D.C.
Political partyFederalist

Stuart was born near Fredericksburg, Virginia, and completed his preparatory education before moving to Maryland. He 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

Stuart was elected as a Federalist to the Twelfth and to the three succeeding Congresses, serving from March 4, 1811 to March 3, 1819. He died in Washington, D.C., and is interred in the Congressional Cemetery.

References
  • United States Congress. "Philip Stuart (id: S001036)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
John Campbell		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 1st congressional district
March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1819		 Succeeded by
Raphael Neale


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