- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
James Smith
James Smith was born in Ireland, about the year 1719. He came to America at an early age, and received a liberal education. He studied law, and commenced practice in Pennsylvania, where he soon became distinguished for his talents and integrity.
He was a zealous patriot, and took an active part in the measures of resistance to British oppression. He was a member of the Provincial Convention of Pennsylvania, and in 1776 was elected a delegate to the Continental Congress. He was present at the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and affixed his signature to that instrument.
He continued in Congress until 1778, and was afterward engaged in public service in Pennsylvania. He was a man of strong intellect and sound judgment, and was highly esteemed by his fellow-citizens.
He died July 11, 1806, in the eighty-seventh year of his age.
Source:
Lossing, Benson J. The Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. New York: A.S. Barnes & Co., 1855. Patriot Echoes Archive
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