Cornelius Harnett

Cornelius Harnett (20 April, 1723–April 28, 1781) was an American merchant, farmer, and statesman from Wilmington, North Carolina. He was a leading revolutionary in the Cape Fear region, and a delegate for North Carolina in the Continental Congress from 1777 to 1779.

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20 April - 1723 - April 28 - 1781 - American - Wilmington, North Carolina - Revolutionary - Cape Fear - North Carolina - Continental Congress - 1777 - 1779

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Cornelius was born to Cornelius and Elizabeth Harnett in Chowan County, North Carolina. Soon after he was born, his parents moved to Wilmington. He became a leading Wilmington merchant, and was interested in farming, milling, and mercantile ventures. In 1750, he became involved in public affairs, when he was elected as the Wilmington town commissioner. He was appointed as a justice of the peace for New Hanover County by Governor Johnston. Cornelius was elected to represent Wilmington in the North Carolina General Assembly in 1754.

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Chowan County, North Carolina - Wilmington - Farming - Milling - Mercantile - 1750 - Elected - Appoint - Justice of the peace - New Hanover County - North Carolina General Assembly - 1754

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