Forbes, James, c. 1731-1780

<p>James Forbes (ca. 1731 – March 25, 1780) was an American statesman from Maryland. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1777 to 1780.</p>

<p>He served as a State Court Judge in 1770 and was a member of the Maryland State House of Delegates from 1777 to 1778.</p>

<p>Forbes died while attending a session of Congress in Philadelphia, where he is buried in the Christ Church Burial Ground.</p>

FORBES, James, a Delegate from Maryland; born near Benedict, Charles County, Md., about 1731; appointed justice of the peace of Charles County, Md., April 1, 1777; tax commissioner of Charles County and also member of the State general assembly in 1777; Member of the Continental Congress 1778-1780; died in Philadelphia, Pa., March 25, 1780; interment in the yard surrounding Christ Church.

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<li>12/31/1779 MD Continental Congress Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li>12/31/1778 MD Continental Congress Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li>12/31/1777 MD Continental Congress Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
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