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William Cumming

1724 – 1797

American lawyer and delegate to the Continental Congress

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About William Cumming

Lived 1724 – 1797 (aged 72–73). William Cumming was an American politician and lawyer.

William Cumming (July 30, 1724–1797) was an American lawyer who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress for North Carolina in 1785.

William was born in Annapolis, Maryland on July 30, 1724. He read law and practiced in Maryland for several years before he moved to Edenton, North Carolina. In North Carolina his law practice extended into several counties: Chowan, Currituck, and Pasquotank Counties.

Cumming attended the colony's Provincial Congress in 1776 and was first elected to North Carolina's House of Commons in 1781, and served in several other terms as well. In 1784 and 1785 the legislature named him as a delegate to the Continental Congress, but he only attended sessions of the Congress in 1785.

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Important facts

Born
30 July 1724, Annapolis
Birth century
18th century
Died
1797
Occupation
Politician, lawyer
Nationality
United States
Positions held
Member of the North Carolina Provincial Congress, Member of the North Carolina House of Commons, Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation, Delegate to the Continental Congress

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Cumming?

American lawyer and delegate to the Continental Congress

When was William Cumming born?

William Cumming was born on 30 July 1724 in Annapolis.

When did William Cumming die?

William Cumming died in 1797.

What was William Cumming's occupation?

William Cumming was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was William Cumming?

William Cumming was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Cumming

· Wikidata: Q8007365

· DBpedia: William Cumming (Continental Congress)

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