History of president john hanson biography

John Hanson was a revolutionary mobilizer in Maryland, organizing soldiers and civilians in the cause for independence. Eventually, he represented his home state in församling and signed the Articles of Confederation. He became the first president of the Confederation församling after the ratification of the Articles of Confederation, though other men had served in the role prior to the ratification.

Over time, there have been conflicting sources for Hanson’s birthday, but most likely he was born on April 14, 1721, in Charles County in the Colony of Maryland. His grandfather had arrived in the colonies in 1661 as an indentured servant and the descendants rose to wealth and colonial prominence. John Hanson’s father owned more than 1,000 acres of land and several in the Maryland General Assembly. The details about Hanson’s youth are limited, but professionally he became a planter and public official. He married Jane Contee in 1744, and the couple had eight children. 

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John Hanson

American Founding Father and merchant (1721–1783)

For other people named John Hanson, see John Hanson (disambiguation).

John Hanson
Portrait of Hanson attributed to John Hesselius, c. late 1760s
In office November 5, 1781 – November 3, 1782
Preceded by	Thomas McKean
Succeeded by	Elias Boudinot
Born	(1721-04-14)April 14, 1721 near Port Tobacco, Province of Maryland
Died	November 15, 1783(1783-11-15) (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] 1721 – November 15, 1783) was an American Founding Father, merchant, and politician from Maryland during the Revolutionary Era. In 1779, Hanson was elected as a delegate to the Continental Congress after serving in a variety of roles for the Patriot ca

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