Henry Middleton

Henry Middleton (1717–June 13, 1784) of South Carolina was the second President of the Continental Congress, and thus the leader of what was to become the United States, from October 22, 1774 until Peyton Randolph was able to resume his duties briefly beginning on May 10, 1775.

Related Topics:
1717 - June 13 - 1784 - South Carolina - President - Continental Congress - United States - October 22 - 1774 - Peyton Randolph - May 10 - 1775

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

He was preceded in office by Peyton Randolph and succeeded first by Peyton Randolph for a few days, then by John Hancock.

Related Topics:
Peyton Randolph - John Hancock

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

While a delegate to the Continental Congress, he resigned in order to prepare for the coming war. He was replaced by his son Arthur Middleton (1742-1787), who went on to sign the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.

Related Topics:
Continental Congress - Arthur Middleton - Declaration of Independence - Articles of Confederation

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Arthur's son, also named Henry (1770-1846), had a long career in politics. He was Governor of South Carolina (1810-1812), U.S. Representative (1815-1819), and the Minister to Russia (1820-1830).

Related Topics:
Henry - Governor of South Carolina - U.S. Representative - Russia

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~