Benjamin Harrison V
American planter and merchant (1726-1791)
Benjamin Harrison V (April 5, 1726– April 24, 1791) was an American revolutionary leader from Charles City County, Virginia. He was educated at the College of William and Mary. 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 1781 to 1784.
Benjamin Harrison V | |
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| 5th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office 1781–1784 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Nelson, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Henry |
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| Born | April 5, 1726 Charles City County, Virginia |
| Died | April 24, 1791 (aged 65) Charles City County, Virginia |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Harrison |
| Profession | Lawyer,Politician |
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Other websites
change- United States Congress. "Benjamin Harrison V (id: H000262)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Biography by Rev. Charles A. Goodrich, 1856 Archived 2014-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
- Benjamin Harrison V at Find a Grave
- Archival Records
- A Guide to the Executive Papers of Governor Thomas Nelson, Jr., 1781 June 12-November 22 at The Library of Virginia
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| Preceded by Thomas Nelson, Jr. |
Governor of Virginia 1781–1784 |
Succeeded by Patrick Henry |
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