Abraham Baldwin

Abraham Baldwin

State: Georgia
Age at the Convention: 32
Year of Death: 1807
Schooling: Yale
Occupation: Public Security Interests, Lawyer, Office Holder, Chaplain, Educator
Most significant political experiences prior to the convention: Lower House of Georgia State Legislature, Confederation Congress
Convention Contributions: Was present when the Constitution was signed, rarely spoke, but created the committee that drafted the Connecticut Compromise
Did he sign?: Yes
What did he do after the convention?: Served as a Representative and Senator, presided as President pro tem of Georgia
Most interesting things about him: When his father died, Baldwin assumed custody of his six younger siblings and housed and educated them at his own expense
Quote about Baldwin: "Mr. Baldwin is a Gentleman of superior abilities and joins in a public debate with great art and eloquence."

Baldwin is pictured vaguely on the far left of the painting.