John Banister (lawyer)
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John Banister (December 26, 1734 – September 30, 1788) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, planter, and slave owner from Petersburg, Virginia. As a member of the Second Continental Congress, he assisted in framing the Articles of Confederation, which became the nation's first constitution in 1781.
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Virginia House of Burgesses | |
In office 1765–1769 | |
In office 1772–1775 | |
Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office 1776–1778 | |
In office 1781–1784 | |
Second Continental Congress | |
In office March 1778 – September 1779 | |
Mayor (1st), Petersburg, Virginia | |
In office 1785–1786 | |
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Born | (1734-12-26)December 26, 1734 Hatcher's Run near Petersburg, Virginia, British America |
Died | September 30, 1788(1788-09-30) (aged 53) Battersea Plantation, Petersburg, Virginia |
Resting place | Hatcher's Run near Petersburg, Virginia |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Munford (married 1755-70; her death), Elizabeth (Patsy) Bland (married 1770-75; her death), |
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Education | Middle Temple, London, England |
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