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2 unusual facts about Henry Middleton


First Continental Congress

The Congress met from September 5 to October 26, 1774 Peyton Randolph presided over the proceedings; Henry Middleton took over as President of the Congress for the last few days, from October 22 to October 26.

Second Continental Congress

Henry Middleton was elected as president to replace Randolph, but he declined.


Middleton Place

Arthur Middleton's son and grandson, Henry Middleton (1770–1846) and Williams Middleton (1809–1883), oversaw Middleton Place's transition from a country residence to a more active rice plantation.


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