Jared Ingersoll
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Jared Ingersoll (October 24, 1749 – October 31, 1822) was an early American lawyer and statesman from Philadelphia. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress and signed the U.S. Constitution for Pennsylvania. He joined DeWitt Clinton on the Federalist Party ticket for the U.S. presidential election, 1812, but they were defeated by James Madison and Elbridge Gerry.
Further reading
- Gipson, Lawrence H.; "American loyalist: Jared Ingersoll"; 1971: Yale University Press, (paperback) ISBN 0300014244.
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| Preceded by: Rufus King | Federalist Party vice presidential candidate 1812 (lost) | Succeeded by: John Eager Howard |
Categories: Government stubs | 1749 births | 1822 deaths | Continental Congressmen | Signers of the U.S. Constitution
