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Thomas Johnson
Revolutionary Patriot
Bosom Friend of Washington
Diligent Worker for independence and nominator of Washington for Commander in Chief of Continental Army
Member Council of Safety, Continental Congress, and of Maryland Convention to ratify the Articles of Confederation
First Governor of State Of Maryland and Associate Justice of United States Supreme Court
To Thomas Johnson is largely due the surrender by other colonies of their claims to the Great Northwest Territory
Born Calvert County November 4, 1732
Died at Rose Hill, Near Frederick October 26, 1819 |