- 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.
- March 7, 1835, 191 years ago — Death of Benjamin Tallmadge.
- March 11, 1731, 295 years ago — Birth of Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Robert Morris
Robert Morris was born in Liverpool, England, in the year 1734. He came to America at an early age, and settled in Philadelphia. He entered upon a mercantile career, and soon became one of the most prosperous and influential merchants in the city.
He took an active part in the resistance to the measures of the British government, and was elected a member of the Continental Congress. He signed the Declaration of Independence, and rendered important services in securing the adoption of that measure.
He was appointed Superintendent of Finance, and discharged the duties of that office with great ability. He organized the financial system of the country, and by his energy and patriotism sustained the credit of the government during the darkest days of the Revolution.
He was elected a member of the United States Senate, and took an active part in the affairs of the government. He engaged in extensive land speculations, which proved unfortunate, and involved him in financial difficulties.
He died in the year 1806.
Source:
McCabe, James D. The Centennial Book of American Biography. Philadelphia and Chicago: P. W. Ziegler & Co., 1876. Patriot Echoes Archive
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