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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 | |
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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 John Hanson (1791-1860) - Blackpast JOSUT