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(Centinel) Samuel Bryan (1759-1821) Position: Anti-Federalist Pensylvania Representative: In the 18th century Peansylvania was part of the middle colonies. Colonists were dependent upon agriculture, as it was the primary source of the economy. English colonists were populous in Pennsylvania, making the majority of the population.

Occupation & Backround: Samuel Bryans, born in 1759, the son of George Bryan whom was a judge of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Bryans was best known for the articles he wrote in "//Independent Gazetteer" and the "////Freeman's Journal"// (both Philedelphia Newspapers) under the pan name of "//Centinel//". The articles, accumulating to 24 in total held anti-federalist beliefs, possibly inspired by Bryans father who was known for his anti-federalistic mindset. Bryans later died in 1821.

Constitutional Convention: Samuel Bryans attended the Constitutional Convention as a representative for Pennsylvania. however did not largely attribute anything. Bryans contributed his opinions in the convention, as well as writing persuasive articles in daily newspapers. Bryans thoughts of the Constitutoion was that it "benefited the well born few". Bryans attacked the document with this prejudice throughout the convention.

Constitutional Arguements: Samuel Bryans argued that the Consitution as well as the ratification of the Consitituion was of no use to the majority. Noted for appealing that the Consitution only "benefited the well born few", Bryans tried to persuade many in his anti-federalist belief that the Consitution was not needed.

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