Pennsylvania. Governor (1799-1808 : McKean)
Biographical notes:
Thomas McKean (March 19, 1734-June 24, 1817) was a member of the Stamp Act Congress, served on the committee that drew up the Articles of Confederation, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was a representative in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, was Governor of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1808, was served as Congressman from Delaware, served as President of the State of Delaware, and Chief Justice of Pennsylvania.
Thomas McKean Thompson (November 30, 1769-September 15, 1855) was a lawyer in Philadelphia, Secretary of state of Pennsylvania from December 2, 1801 to December 20, 1808.
Stacy Potts (1731-April 30, 1816) Born in Trenton, New Jersey. The Potts house was used as residence of the Commander of the British Hessian troops Colonel Rahl (Rall), and was had been staying. When Rahl was wounded, he was taken to the Potts house, where he was visited by George Washington. Potts later moved to Pennsylvania, buying land. He served as a Representative in the Pennsylvania Legislature, and eventually returned to New Jersey where he served as Mayor of Trenton.
From the description of [Land grant] : Pennsylvania, 1802 March 2. (University of North Texas Library). WorldCat record id: 76040538
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- Huntingdon County (Pa.) (as recorded)
