John samuel hanson biography
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John samuel hanson biography
John Hanson
American Founding Father and merchant (–)
For other people named John Hanson, see John Hanson (disambiguation).
John Hanson | |
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Portrait of Hanson attributed to John Hesselius, c. late s | |
| In office November 5, &#;– November 3, | |
| Preceded by | Thomas McKean |
| Succeeded by | Elias Boudinot |
| Born | ()April 14, near Port Tobacco, Province of Maryland |
| Died | November 15, () (aged&#;62) Oxon Hill, Prince George's County, Maryland |
| Spouse | Jane Contee |
| Children | 8, including Alexander |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Hanson Elizabeth Storey |
| Occupation | Merchant, politician |
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John Hanson (April 14&#;[O.S.
April 3]&#;&#;– November 15, ) was an American Founding Father, merchant, and politician from Maryland during the Revolutionary Era. In , Hanson was elected as a delegate to the Continental Congress after serving in a variety of roles for the Patriot cause in Maryland.
He signed the Articles of Confederation in after Maryland