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John Whitehill

1729 – 1815

American politician

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Lived 1729 – 1815 (aged 85). John Whitehill was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

John Whitehill (December 11, 1729 – September 16, 1815) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

John Whitehill (father of James Whitehill and brother of Robert Whitehill) was born in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Lancaster County. He was appointed justice of the peace and justice of the orphans’ court of Lancaster County in 1777. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1780–1782 and 1793. He served as a member of the council of censors in 1783, and was a delegate to the supreme executive council in 1784. He was a member of the State ratification convention in 1787. He served as associate judge of Lancaster County in 1791.

Whitehill was elected as a Republican to the Eighth and Ninth Congresses. He died in Salisbury Township, and is interred in Pequea Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

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United States representative, Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Whitehill?

American politician

When was John Whitehill born?

John Whitehill was born on 11 December 1729.

When did John Whitehill die?

John Whitehill died on 16 September 1815 in Salisbury Township.

What was John Whitehill's occupation?

John Whitehill was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was John Whitehill?

John Whitehill was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Whitehill

· Wikidata: Q13219856

· DBpedia: John Whitehill (politician)

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