1. John Bubenheim Bayard was a merchant, soldier, and statesman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
18 Facts About John Bayard
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John Bayard achieved the rank of colonel while serving with the Continental Army, and was a delegate for Pennsylvania to the Congress of the Confederation in 1785 and 1786.
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John Bayard had a twin brother, James Asheton Bayard.
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James John Bayard was educated at West Nottingham Academy under the tutelage of the Rev Samuel Finley, who later became the 5th President of Princeton University.
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In 1755, John Bayard moved to Philadelphia and became a merchant.
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John Bayard entered the business world in the counting-room of a merchant, John Rhea.
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John Bayard began making his own investments in shipping voyages, prospered, and became one of the leaders in the merchant community.
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In 1765 John Bayard signed the non-importation agreement in protest of the Stamp Act, even though it hurt his own business.
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When regiments were raised for the defense of Philadelphia in 1775, John Bayard became Colonel of the second regiment.
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John Bayard was cited by General Washington for his gallant leadership in the Battle of Princeton.
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In 1781, John Bayard became head of the Board of War, and as such joined the state's Executive Council.
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John Bayard served there in 1785 and 1786, attending their meetings in New York, then the temporary seat of government.
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John Bayard was forced to sell the estate in Maryland to another branch of the family, and closed down his Philadelphia business.
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John Bayard built a new home in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and moved there in the expectation of retiring.
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John Bayard died at home in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on January 7,1807, and is buried in the First Presbyterian Churchyard there.
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John Bayard had married Margaret Hodge's sister Ann, who died young.
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John Bayard was a widow of John Hodgson of South Carolina.
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John Bayard survived him and died on June 26,1834, in New Brunswick, New Jersey.