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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hewes , Joseph 1730 -1779 (search)
Hewes, Joseph 1730-1779
Signer of the Declaration of Independence; born in Kingston, N. J., in 1730.
His parents were Quakers, and he was educated at the College of New Jersey.
He was engaged in business at Edenton, N. C., in 1760, and was a member of the colonial legislature in 1763. Mr. Hewes was a delegate in the first Continental Congress, and was on the committee to state the rights of the colonies.
He was active in the most important committees of that body.
At the head of the naval committee, he was, in effect, the first Secretary of the United States Navy.
He declined a re-election in 1777, but resumed his seat in 1779, which he resigned in October on account of failing health.
He died in Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1779.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Iredell , James 1750 -1799 (search)
Johnson, Samuel 1733-
Jurist; born in Dundee, Scotland, Dec. 15, 1733; was taken to North Carolina by his father when he was three years of age, and was in civil office there under the crown until he espoused the cause of the patriots.
In 1773 he was one of the North Carolina committee of correspondence and an active member of the Provincial Congress.
He was chairman of the provincial council in 1775, and during 1781-82 was in the Continental Congress.
In 1788 he was governor of the State, and presided over the convention that adopted the national Constitution.
From 1789 to 1793 he was United States Senator, and from 1800 to 1803 was judge of the Supreme Court.
He died near Edenton, N. C., Aug. 18, 1816.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), North Carolina, State of (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Walker , Henderson 1660 - (search)
Walker, Henderson 1660-
Colonial governor; born in North Carolina in 1660; became a judge of the Supreme Court and president of the council; was governor of North Carolina in 1699-1704.
Referring to his administration George Bancroft writes: While England was engaged in worldwide wars, here the inhabitants multiplied and spread in the enjoyment of peace and liberty.
He died near Edenton, N. C., April 14, 1704.
His tombstone is marked with the epitaph North Carolina, during his administration, enjoyed tranquillity.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Williamson , Hugh 1735 -1819 (search)