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History of New London, (Chester County) PennsylvaniaOur database does not include an historic photo for New London, (Chester County) Pennsylvania, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Francis Johnston Biographical Sketch Francis Johnston, soldier, was born in Now London, Chester county, Pa., in 1749; son of Alexander and Martha Johnston. His father was justice of the county. He entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1764, and was graduated, A.B., 1767, A.M., 1770. He was admitted to the bar and practised in Philadelphia. He was a member of the provincial convention of Pennsylvania, 1774 and 1775; of the .committee of safety, 1775-76; receiver-general of the land-office of Pennsylvania, 1781-1800, and sheriff of Philadelphia county, 1810-13. He served in the Revolutionary war as lieutenant-colonel of the 4th Pennsylvania regiment, 1776, and as colonel of the 5th Pennsylvania regiment, commanding the 2d Pennsylvania brigade, 1776-81. He was married to Alice Erwin. He died in Philadelphia, Pa:, Feb. 22, 1815. James McLene Biographical Sketch James McLene, delegate, was born in New London, Chester county, Pa., Oct. 14, 1730. He attended the academy at Thunder Hill, Md.; removed to Cumberland county, Pa., in 1753; was a member of the state constitutional convention in 1776; a member of the state assembly, 1776-78, and speaker in 1778; a member of the supreme executive council of Pennsylvania, 1778, and 1783-84; delegate to the Continental congress, 1778-80; a member of the council of censors, 1783-86; of the board of property, 1786-87; and of the second state constitutional convention in 1790 and justice of the peace of Franklin county, 1800-06. He died in Antrim, Pa., March 13, 1806. |
Pennsylvania Facts: Chester County Facts: Seat: West ChesterEstablished: 1682 Formed from: Original County
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: NEW LONDON, a post-township on the S. border of Chester co., Pennsylvania. Population, 2042. The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: NEW LONDON, or NEW LONDON CROSS ROADS, a post-village of Chester co., Pennsylvania, 74 miles S. E. from Harrisburg. New London is situated 143 meters above sea level. |