Daniel Roberdeau (1727–January 5, 1795) was an American merchant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania from 1777 to 1779 in the Continental Congress and served as a Brigadier General in the state militia during the Revolutionary War. Events June 11 - George, Prince of Wales becomes King George II of Great Britain. ... January 5 is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love Motto: N/A Official website: http://www. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 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. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France,Netherlands, Spain, allies British Empire, German states, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} {{{notes}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War for Independence, was the military...

Daniel was born on the Island of St. Christopher (Saint Kitts) in the West Indies. His parents were a Huguenot immigrant named Isaac Roberdeau and Mary Cunningham from Scotland. After the death of his father, he came to Phildelphia with his mother and sisters. He became a timber merchant and, for a number of years, served on the Board of Managers for the hospital in Philadelphia. Saint Kitts (also/previously known as Saint Christopher) is an island in the Caribbean. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name of Huguenots came to apply to members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, or historically as the French Calvinists. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ...

Roberdeau was active in establishing the Masons in Philadelphia, which brought him to the attention of Benjamin Franklin and other civic leaders. He was elected to the Colonial Assembly from 1756 to 1760, but declined further service. When the war neared he joined the Associators as the rebel militia was known, and was elected Colonel of his regiment. In May of 1776 he presided at public meetings which ultimately forced the Pennsylvania delegation to the Continental Congress to be replaced with members who supported the Declaration of Independence. As a result he was named to the Committee of Safety, and on July 4 was named a Brigadier General in the state militia. This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Baptiste Greuze 1777 Benjamin Franklin (January 17 [O.S. January 6] 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the most prominent of the Founders and early political figures and statesmen of the United States. ... 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1760 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the year 1776. ... 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. ... July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 180 days remaining. ...

Daniel was first elected to the Continental Congress in February of 1777 and served there until 1779. Later that year, when the Continental Army entered winter quarters at Valley Forge, he worked with General Washington to set up a militia support network known as the Flying Camp, and served as its commander. The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ... Recreation of a cabin in which soldiers would have lived at Valley Forge. ...

In April of 1778 Roberdeau took a short leave from Congress. He had noted the shortage of powder and shot in the army, and established a lead mine in Bedford County. To protect the mine and camp from Indian attacks he built a palisade, Fort Roberdeau, at his own expense. Historically, the Roberdeau's fort was known as the Lead Mine Fort. It has been reconstructed near its original site in Sinking Valley, near Altoona, Pennsylvania (now Blair County). 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Bedford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...

After the war he visited England, then moved to Alexandria, Virginia and later still removed to Winchester where he died in 1795. He is buried in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery in Winchester. His son, Isaac became a civil engineer and U.S. Army officer, who helped L'Emfant to lay out the plan for Washington, D.C.. Old Town Alexandria, viewed from the west, as seen from the observation deck of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. ... Winchester is a city located in the state of Virginia. ... Pierre Charles LEnfant Pierre Charles LEnfant (2 August 1754, Paris, France, – 14 June 1825, Prince Georges County, Maryland) was a French-born American architect and urban planner. ... Nickname: the District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Official website: http://www. ...

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• U.S. Congress biographic sketch