US Continental Congressman. Born in Pelham Manor, New York, he graduated from King’s College, in 1770; studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in New York City. During the Revolutionary War, he served as a Lieutenant in the New York Volunteers in 1776 and was a deputy judge advocate for the Continental Army, in 1777. After the war, he was a member of the New York State Assembly (1779-81, 1784-86), Judge Advocate General US Army, (1781-83), a member of General Washington’s staff at the evacuation of the City of New York in 1783 and a regent of the University of the State of New York, (1784-87). In 1788, he was elected a member of the Continental Congress served until 1789 and also was surrogate of Westchester County, New York until 1800. He died at age 57 in Pelham Manor, New York.
US Continental Congressman. Born in Pelham Manor, New York, he graduated from King’s College, in 1770; studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in New York City. During the Revolutionary War, he served as a Lieutenant in the New York Volunteers in 1776 and was a deputy judge advocate for the Continental Army, in 1777. After the war, he was a member of the New York State Assembly (1779-81, 1784-86), Judge Advocate General US Army, (1781-83), a member of General Washington’s staff at the evacuation of the City of New York in 1783 and a regent of the University of the State of New York, (1784-87). In 1788, he was elected a member of the Continental Congress served until 1789 and also was surrogate of Westchester County, New York until 1800. He died at age 57 in Pelham Manor, New York.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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In Memory of Philip Pell Esq.
who departed this life May 1, 1811
Aged 57 years
10 Months & 12 Days
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