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).