Smith, James

1713 – Born in Ireland.

1727 – Immigrated to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania.

1945 – He got admitted to the bar and began practice in Shippensburg, PA.

1775 - Delegate to the state convention in January.

1776 - Organized the Pennsylvania Militia and the two regiments of the Flying Camp in Perth Amboy, N.J.

1778 - Member of the Continental Congress

1780 - A signer of the Declaration of Independence; member of the state house of representatives.

1806 – A brigadier general of state militia, state councilor. He resumed the practice of his profession in York, PA. He died on the 11^th of July.