that won the approval of both the more and less populous states.

After the ratification of the Constitution, Sherman represented Connecticut in the United States House of Representatives from 1789 to 1791. He served in the United States Senate from 1791 to his death in 1793. Born in 1721, Sherman is the earliest born U.S. senator in history and was one of just three senators not to live until 1800.

Early life and family

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