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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

JOHN F. MERCER

EARLY LIFE AND CAREER

EarLY LIFE & CAREER

  • Born on May 17th 1759.
  • Was the 5th of 9 children.
  • Mom was Ann Mercer
  • Dad was John Mercer
  • Born in Maryland
  • Attended college of William and Mary

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Served the House of Representatives in Maryland 1791 to 1794
  • Became a General in the 3rd Virginia Regiment
  • House of delegates 1782, 1785, 1786

LATER LIFE

  • Married Sophia Sprigg in 1785
  • 1821 fled to Philadelphia for medical attention
  • Died there on August 30th

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