Thomas Sinnickson (merchant)
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Thomas Sinnickson (December 21, 1744 – May 15, 1817) was an American merchant and statesman from Salem, New Jersey. He represented New Jersey at-large in the U.S. House in 1789 – 1791 and again in 1797 – 1799.
He was the granduncle of Clement Hall Sinnickson and uncle of Thomas Sinnickson. He was born near Salem, Salem County, New Jersey, December 21, 1744; completed preparatory studies; engaged in mercantile pursuits; served as captain in the Continental Army; held several local offices; member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1777, 1782, 1784, 1785, 1787, and 1788; elected to the First Congress (March 4, 1789-March 3, 1791); elected as a Federalist to the Fifth Congress (March 4, 1797-March 3, 1799); died in Salem, N.J., May 15, 1817; interment in St. John's Episcopal Cemetery, in Salem.
[edit] External links
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Biography of Thomas Sinnickson from The Political Graveyard
This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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