- 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.
William Paca
William Paca was born in Maryland, in the year 1740. He was educated at Philadelphia, and studied law. He entered upon the practice of his profession, and soon acquired a high reputation.
He was elected a member of the Legislature of Maryland, and took an active part in the measures adopted to resist the encroachments of the British government. He was chosen a delegate to the Continental Congress, and signed the Declaration of Independence.
He rendered important services in securing the adoption of that measure, and continued in Congress until 1778. He was appointed Chief Justice of Maryland, and discharged the duties of that office with great ability.
He was afterward elected Governor of Maryland, and served until 1782. He died in the year 1799.
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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