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Date of Birth
Born in Charlestown, Massachusettes. -
Education
Nathaniel had a minimal education but attended public schools. -
Occupation
Nathaniel started his own amall business in Charlestown Massachusettes. He also was a politician. -
Marriage
Nathaniel married Rebecca Call in Charlestown Massachusettes who was a widow with nine children. -
Revolutionary War
Before, Nathaniel was with the republicans but during the war, he turned against them. Also, British troops destroyed most of his property but he managed to gain back most of his fortune. -
Declaration of Independence
Nathaniel did not sign the declaration of Independence. -
Articles of Confederation
Nathaniel did not sign the Articles of Confederation but was assembled as President. -
Constitutional Convention
Nathaniel served as a delegate to the Massachusettes Constitutional Convention. -
Congress
Chosen as a member of United States Congress -
Chair of Congress
Accepted the Chair of Congress upon the resignation of John Ramsey and the absence of President John Hancock. -
Continental Congress
Nathaniel was the President of the Continental Congress from June 6th until November 13th. -
Annapolis Convention
Nathaniel did not participate in the Annapolis Convention but this lead to a Constitutional Convention which he did attend and participate in. -
Signed Constitutuion
He signed the Constitution because he was a federalist. -
Death