Melancton smith biography


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    • Melancton Smith

    American politician

    For the U.S. Navy officer, see Melancton Smith (1810–1893). For the Confederate Army officer, see Melancthon Smith (Confederate officer).

    Melancton Smith (May 7, 1744 – July 29, 1798) was a merchant, lawyer and a New York delegate to the Continental Congress.[1] Praised for his intelligence, liberality, and reasonableness,[2] Smith had attained considerable respect in the State of New York by 1787 and he has been described by modern scholars as the most important Anti-Federalist theorist and spokesman.[3][4] Additionally, Smith played an active and central role in the ratification of the United States Constitution.[2]

    Biography

    Melancton Smith was born in Jamaica, Long Island, New York, and was homeschooled by his parents.

    When his family moved to Poughkeepsie, New York, he became involved in the mercantile business.[5] Smith manifested a life-long interest in metaphysi