Forbes, James, c. 1731-1780
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Forbes, James, c. 1731-1780
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Forbes
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James
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c. 1731-1780
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James Forbes (c. 1731 – March 25, 1780) was an American jurist and statesman from Maryland.
Born near Benedict, Charles County in the Province of Maryland, Forbes served as tax commissioner of Charles County and was appointed justice of the peace for Charles County on April 1, 1777. In 1777 and 1778, he also served as a member of the State general assembly. Forbes served as a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1778 until his death in Philadelphia. He weas buried in Philadelphia's Christ Church Burial Ground.
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Delegates, U.S. Continental Congress
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Charles County
MD, US
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Philadelphia
PA, US
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