Abraham Clark
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Abraham Clark (February 15, 1726 ā September 15, 1794) was an American Founding Father, politician, and Revolutionary War figure.[1] Clark was a delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence and later served in the United States House of Representatives in both the Second and Third United States Congress, from March 4, 1791, until his death in 1794.
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Abraham Clark | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1791 ā September 15, 1794 | |
Preceded by | Lambert Cadwalader |
Succeeded by | Aaron Kitchell |
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Born | (1726-02-15)February 15, 1726 Elizabethtown, Province of New Jersey, British America |
Died | September 15, 1794(1794-09-15) (aged 68) Rahway, New Jersey, US |
Resting place | Rahway Cemetery, Rahway, New Jersey |
Political party | Pro-Administration |
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