John Penn birthdate

John Penn birthdate

by Ashley
(Manchester, New Hampshire)

John Penn

What is the date of birth of John Penn, Signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina?

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Nov 24, 2010
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John Penn - Date of Birth
by: The Minuteman

Thanks for your question Ashley. John Penn, Signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina, was born near Port Royal in Caroline County, Virginia, on May 17, 1741.

John Penn is known for signing the Declaration, but also for his activities on North Carolina's powerful Board of War. In this position he was responsible for procuring weapons for the Continental Army. He was given complete control of the State of North Carolina when General Charles Cornwallis invaded the state and he played a pivotal role in Cornwallis' defeat at Yorktown, Virginia due to his success in arming the colonists.

You can read more about John Penn here.

You can read about the other North Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence, William Hooper and Joseph Hewes here.

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