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John Penn (14 July 1729 – 9 February 1795) was an English-born colonial administrator who served as the last governor of colonial Pennsylvania, serving in that office from 1763 to 1771 and from 1773 to 1776.
During his time as lieutenant governor, John Penn enjoyed the respect of most Pennsylvanians. When the Revolution came in 1776 he was briefly held prisoner on parole, but was never convicted.
Feb 18, 2020 · John Penn was a North Carolina delegate to the Continental Congress, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and also a great man. Like many other great men of his time, John’s strength to stand up and risk his life for freedom is the reason our country exists today.
John Penn was the last governor of colonial Pennsylvania. He served two terms from 1763 to 1771 and 1773 to 1776, when the Penn family was removed from power by the American Revolution. John Penn was the grandson of William Penn, the founder and sole proprietor.
Aug 8, 2016 · John Penn, 1729–95, lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, b. London. A grandson of William Penn, he was the last proprietary official of the colony. He was under the domination of the Penn family in his two administrations (1763–71, 1773–76).
Short biographies on each of the 56 Declaration signers. John Penn. 1741-1788. Representing North Carolina at the Continental Congress. by Ole Erekson, Engraver, c1876, Library of Congress. John Penn was born in Caroline County, Virginia, to a family of means.
Patriot, Continental Congress member, and North Carolina signer of the Declaration of Independence, John Penn and his contributions to the American Revolution and the early days of a fledgling nation have been overlooked.
