John Laurens (October 28, 1754 – August 27, 1782) was an American soldier and statesman from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, best known for his criticism of slavery and efforts to help recruit slaves to fight for their freedom as U.S. soldiers.
John Laurens died before the United States Constitution was written and ratified.
The US Constitution was written and ratified in 1789 and this man died in 1782.