History of Bulloch County Georgia United States of America

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A Biography of Archibald Bulloch

Archibald Bulloch, delegate, was born in Charles Town, S. C. , in 1730; son of the Rev. James and Jean (Stabo) Bulloch. He married Mary, daughter of Judge De Veaux. He practised law in Georgia, where, in 1760, he was appointed to correspond with Benjamin Franklin on the affairs of the province. On April 21, 1772, he was elected speaker of the commons, and, on July 7, 1775, was chosen a member of the 1st provincial congress and elected its speaker. He was re-elected to the 2nd congress and again served as speaker. This body sent him as a delegate to the Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia. Had not important affairs called him home he would have been present July 4, 1776, and affixed his signature to the Declaration of Independence. He was, however, a signer at the secret congress of Nov. 9, 1776, and was the first man to read the Declaration to the people in Georgia. He was made president and commander-in-chief of Georgia on April 15, 1776. Bulloch county was named for him. He died in Savannah, Ga., Feb. 22, 1777.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

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