William Few
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
State: Georgia (born in Maryland)
Age at Convention: 39
Date of Birth: 06/08/1748
Date of Death: 07/16/1828
Schooling: Few was self educated
Occupation: Farmer, Lawyer, Politician
Prior Political Experience: State House of Representatives 1777, 1779, 1783, State Executive Council 1777, Presiding Judge of Richmond County 1778, Surveyor General 1778, Continental Congress 1780-1782, 1786-1788
Committee Assignments: Committee of Trade
Convention Contributions: Few was absent for a large part of the convention due to serving in the Continental Congress, however despite never making a speech, he provided national votes at critical times. William Pierce said he “possesses a strong natural Genius, and from application has acquired some knowledge of legal matters.”
New Government Participation: Few served in the U.S. Senate from 1789-1793. Later he served as a judge of the Circuit Court of Georgia (1794-1797) and in the state assembly (1802-1805).