Charles Humphreys

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Charles Humphreys (September 19, 1714 – March 11, 1786) was an American miller and statesman from Haverford, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Daniel Humphreys and Hannah Wynne (daughter of Dr. Thomas Wynne). He served as a delegate for Pennsylvania to the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1776. He voted against the Declaration of Independence, since he believed it would inevitably escalate the Revolutionary War and that conflicted with his Quaker beliefs. He withdrew from the Congress soon afterwards.

External links

Humphreys' biography at the U.S. Congress website

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 24466324 LCCN: nr92034107

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Name	Humphreys, Charles
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	September 19, 1714
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Date of death	March 11, 1786
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