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John Hanson ( April 3, 1715— November 22, 1783) was a delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland. He has been called the First President of the United States because he was the first man to serve a full term as President of the Continental Congress under the Articles of Confederation in 1781 and 1782. This claim is generally considered misleading.
Hanson is one of the most enigmatic figures in American history. He is frequently mentioned in connection with the claim that he was the first president. But fewer facts are clear about his life and accomplishments than is the case with most of his contemporaries. One of the difficulties this caused was that several writers in the 19th century filled in the blanks with fiction. This article presents only those aspects of the man and his character that are either clearly documented or almost universally agreed upon. For a review of some of the additional stories surrounding his life, see John Hanson (myths)John Hanson sometimes called the First President of the United States was the President of the Continental Congress in 1781- 1782. There are more untrue tales circulating about him than almost any other figure in American history. While this article looks.
John was the third generation of his family in Maryland. His grandfather (also John) came from EnglandEngland is the largest, the most populous, and the most densely populated of the four " Home Nations" which make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). Occupying the south-eastern portion of the island of Great Britain, England. He was born near Port TobaccoPort Tobacco Village is a town located in Charles County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 15. Established in 1727, the town has become almost a ghost town. History In colonial and early American times Port Tobacco was o in Charles County, MarylandCharles County is a county in the east central portion of the U. State of Maryland. As of 2000, the population is 120,546. Its county seat is La Plata. The county was named for Charles Calvert ( 1637- 1715), third Lord Baltimore. Calvert lived in Maryland on April 3, 1715; his parents were Samuel (1684-1740) and Elizabeth Story Hanson (1689-1764) who owned a farm there. He had no extended formal education, but read broadly in both English and Latin. He followed the family tradition as a planter, extending and improving his holdings.
In 1744Events The third French and Indian War, known as " King George's War," breaks out at Port Royal, Nova Scotia Ongoing events War of the Austrian Succession ( 1740- 1748) Births May 19 Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen-Consort of King George III of G he married young Jane Contee (born 1728) in AnnapolisAnnapolis redirects here. There is also Annapolis, Missouri. Annapolis is the capital of Maryland, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, its population is 35,838. It is the county seat of Anne Arundel County. This city is a part. They would remain together until his death, and had a large family. Jane survived her husband, and died on March 21, 1812 in Frederick CountyFrederick County is a county located in the western part of the U. State of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania. It was named for Frederick Calvert, the sixth and last Lord Baltimore. The county seat is Frederick. This county is a part. Their children included:
John died at his nephew's plantation at Oxon Hill in Prince George's County, Maryland on November 22, 1783. He is buried in a private family graveyard there.