John HALL, Congress, MD (1729-1797)

HALL, John, a Delegate from Maryland; born near Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Md., November 27, 1729; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Annapolis; member of the council of safety; delegate to the Maryland convention in 1775; Member of the Continental Congress in 1775; continued the practice of law; died on his plantation, “The Vineyard“ (now known as “Iglehart“), near Annapolis, Md., March 8, 1797; interment in the family burial ground on his estate.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present