JACOB BROOM

1752-1810

Delegate to the Constitutional Convention (Delaware)

Biographical Data
Religious Views
Quotations
References, Links, & Further Reading

Education: grade school education

Occupation: merchant

Political Affiliation:

Organizational Affiliation(s): Mason

Religious Affiliation: Lutheran

Summary of Religious Views:

Broom was a member of Old Swedes Church in Wilmington, and served that institution as a vestryman.

Views on Religion & Politics:

Quotations:

References, Links, & Further Reading: Books, Articles, Links

Books

Articles

William W. Campbell, Life & Character of Jacob Broom, Historical Society of Delaware, 1909

Links

Works by Jacob Broom

Documents (Constitutional Sources Project)

Biographies

Jacob Broom (National Archives -- The Founding Fathers)
Jacob Broom (Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution -- Center of Military History, United States Army)