John Hall (politician, 1729)
John Hall (born November 27, 1729 in Annapolis , Province of Maryland , † March 8, 1797 ibid) was an American politician . In 1775 he was a delegate for Maryland to the Continental Congress .
Career
John Hall attended public schools in his home country. After a subsequent law degree and his admission as a lawyer, he began to work in Annapolis in this profession. In the 1770s he joined the revolutionary movement. He became a member of the Maryland Security Committee. He was also a member of the constituent convention of that state. In 1775 he represented Maryland in the Continental Congress. In the following years, John Hall practiced as a lawyer again. He died on March 8, 1797 on his plantation The Vineyard near Annapolis.
Web links
- John Hall in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
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| SURNAME | Hall, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 27, 1729 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | near Annapolis , Maryland |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 8, 1797 |
| Place of death | near Annapolis , Maryland |