Friday, December 26, 2008

21 - James McClurg (VA)

#21 - James McClurg (VA)
Birthplace: Hampton, VA
Age at Convention: 41

Note: Delegate to the Congress, but did not sign the Constitution.

1) Religion
-- Presbyterian
-- No documentation found indicating religion played a significant role in his life

2) Slavery
-- Minimal documentation on his views of slavery.
-- Classifying as partial-abolitionist because he doesn't appear to have owned slaves.

3) Upbringing
-- Attended college of William & Mary

References:
1) http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/delegates/mcclurg.html

Running tabulation:
1) Religiously Active (22) or Primarily Secular (13)
2) Abolitionist (14), Partial Abolitionist (17) or Non-Abolitionist (4)
3) Wealthy (13) or Middle-Class/Poor (22)

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