Английская Википедия:Benjamin Bartholomew

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Benjamin Bartholomew (February 16, 1752 – March 31, 1812) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, representing Chester County from 1773 to 1776.

Early life

Benjamin Bartholomew was born on February 16, 1752, to Sarah and Joseph Bartholomew.[1][2] After his father died, he was left Шаблон:Convert of farmland that he farmed.[1]

Career

Bartholomew served as a member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, representing Chester County from 1773 to 1776. In January 1775, he was a member of the council of safety for the Revolutionary convention.[1][3] At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, he raised a company of volunteers. He attained the rank of captain of the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment on October 2, 1776. After the war, he continued working as a farmer.[1][4]

Personal life

Bartholomew married Rachel Dewees, daughter of William Dewees. They had ten children, Joseph, Hannah (born 1772), Sarah, John, Rachel, Marian, Edward, Augustine, Benjamin and Ellen. His great-grandson John Cleaver Bartholomew was a veterinarian.[1][5]

Bartholomew died on March 31, 1812, aged 60, at his farm in East Whiteland Township.[1] He was buried at Great Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Tredyffrin Township.[1][2]

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