Benjamin Harrison V

Benjamin Harrison (V) (April 5, 1726 – April 24, 1791) was an American planter and revolutionary leader from Charles City County, Virginia. He was educated at the College of William and Mary and was, perhaps, the first figure in the Harrison family to gain national attention. Harrison was a representative for Surry County, Virginia (1756 - 1758) and Charles City County (1766 - 1776) to the House of Burgesses. He was a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1777, signed the Declaration of Independence, and was Governor of Virginia from 1782 to 1784. He was son of Benjamin Harrison IV and Anne Carter, and grandson of Robert Carter I; his couisn was the plantation owner Robert Carter. His son William Henry Harrison and great-grandson Benjamin Harrison would both become President of the United States. His brother in law was Speaker of the House of Burgesses, Peyton Randolph benjamin harrison v, signer of declaration of independence, father of william henry harrison This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... Events George Friderich Handel becomes a British subject. ... April 24 is the 114th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (115th in leap years). ... 1791 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... The American Revolution is the series of events, ideas, and changes that resulted in the revolution and ensuing political separation of thirteen colonies in North America from the British Empire and the creation of the United States of America with a new political system. ... Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1619 Seat Charles City Area  - Total  - Water 529 km² (204 mi²) 56 km² (21 mi²) 10. ... The College of William and Mary in Virginia is the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States (after Harvard University). ... The Harrison family is a prominent political family in US history. ... Surry County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ... 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1758 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1766 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the year 1776. ... Patrick Henry before the House of Burgesses in an 1851 painting by Peter F. Rothermel The House of Burgesses was the lower house of the Colony of Virginia. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The First Continental Congress met from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774. ... 1774 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... U.S. Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a document in which the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain and explained their justifications for doing so. ... 1782 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1784 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Robert Carter aka King Carter (August 4, 1663 - August 4, 1732) was a colonist, founding father and owner of Carters Grove in Virginia. ... Robert Councillor Carter, III (c. ... William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was an American military leader, politician, and the ninth President of the United States. ... Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833 – March 13, 1901) was the 23rd President of the United States (1889-1893). ... The President of the United States (often abbreviated POTUS) is the head of state of the United States. ... Patrick Henry before the House of Burgesses in an 1851 painting by Peter F. Rothermel The House of Burgesses was the lower house of the Colony of Virginia. ... Peyton Randolph Peyton Randolph (September, 1721 – October 21, 1775) was the first President of the Continental Congress. ...

Harrison lived all his life at Berkeley Plantation, the Harrison family home in Virginia, and his children were born there. Berkeley Plantation, one of the first great estates in America, comprises about 100 acres (0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ...

External link

• Harrison’s Congressional biography