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James Forbes

Birth
Charles County, Maryland, USA
Death
25 Mar 1780 (aged 48–49)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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U.S. Continental Congressman. He was justice of the peace for Charles County, Maryland, in 1777, tax commissioner of Charles County and a member of the Maryland State General Assembly in 1777. In 1777, he was elected to the First Continental Congress and served until his death at age 49.
U.S. Continental Congressman. He was justice of the peace for Charles County, Maryland, in 1777, tax commissioner of Charles County and a member of the Maryland State General Assembly in 1777. In 1777, he was elected to the First Continental Congress and served until his death at age 49.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7595054/james-forbes: accessed ), memorial page for James Forbes (1731–25 Mar 1780), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7595054, citing Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.