SINNICKSON, Thomas, patriot, born in Salem county, New Jersey; died in Salem, New Jersey, 15 May, 1817. He received a classical education and became a merchant. For many years he sat in the provincial council of New Jersey, and in 1775 he was a delegate to the Provincial congress. He was a correspondent of the committee of safety, and served as a captain during the Revolutionary war, being present at the battles of Trenton and Princeton. After the peace he was a member of the legislature, and on the adoption of the constitution of the United States was elected to congress, serving from 4 March, 1789, till 3 March, 1791. He was elected again in 1796, and served from 15 May, 1797, till 3 March, 1799. He was presiding judge of the court of common pleas for many years.