Benjamin Harrison V

  • American

American plantation owner and patriot, educated in classical studies at the College of William and Mary, representative for Virginia to the Continental Congress (1774 to 1777) and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. - AsNotedIn

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Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1726/04/05 Benjamin Harrison V is born at Berkeley Plantation. Born Berkeley Plantation Charles City, VA Benjamin Harrison V Birthday
1745/07/00 After the death of his father, Benjamin Harrison quits the College of William and Mary. Education Wren Building, College of William and Mary Williamsburg
1753/00/00 An Act of Assembly in 1753 describes Philip Johnson's property location in Williamsburg as "2 lots on Francis Street between the lots of Benjamin Harrison and Benjamin Waller." Owner James Semple House Williamsburg
1776/06/07 Benjamin Harrison introduces Richard Henry Lee's resolution calling for independence from England. Signer, Representing Virginia US Declaration of Independence Independence Hall Philadelphia, PA
1776/07/01 Benjamin Harrison reads Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence to the assembled delegates. Signer, Representing Virginia US Declaration of Independence Independence Hall Philadelphia, PA
1776/07/02 Benjamin Harrison serves as Chairman of the Whole during the debate over independence. Signer, Representing Virginia US Declaration of Independence Independence Hall Philadelphia, PA
1776/08/02 Mr Gerry, when we are all hung for what we are now doing. From the size and weight of my body I shall die in a few minutes..., but from the lightness of your body you will dance in the air an hour or two before you are dead. - BH to Elbridge Gerry Signer, Representing Virginia US Declaration of Independence Independence Hall Philadelphia, PA American Colonies Declare Independence from Great Britain
1791/04/24 Benjamin Harrison V dies at Berkeley Plantation. Died Berkeley Plantation Charles City, VA
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