Exhibits
James McClurg
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
State: Virginia
Age at Convention: 41
Date of Birth: 1746
Date of Death: 7/9/1823
Schooling: Where and when they went to college
Occupation: Physician, War surgeon
Prior Political Experience: None
Committee Assignments: None
Convention Contributions: McClurg left the convention in August, not returning to sign the constitution. While at the convention, he argued for a life long presidential term. William Pierce said he “attempted once or twice to speak, but with no great success.”
New Government Participation: McClurg went on to be the Mayor of Richmond in 1797,1800, and 1803.