Gerry, Elbridge
signer of the declaration of independence, was born July 17, 1744, in Marblehead, Mass. He was a member of the legislature in 1773, and was appointed on the committee on correspondence. From 1776 to 1785 he was a delegate to the continental congress, and signed the declaration of independence; and also the articles of confederation. He was a representative in the federal congress from 1789 to 1793; and in 1797 was appointed minister to France. He was governor of Massachusetts in 1810 and 1811. In 1813 he was inaugurated vicepresident of the United States; and filled the office until his death. He died Nov. 23, 1814, in Washington, D. C.