By: Jacob Ferry and Masun Johnson

DoB and DoD  Benjamin Harrison V was born on April 5, 1726 at Berkley Plantation  He died on April 24, 1791 at 65 years old

Where He Was From  He was born and grew up in Charles City, Virginia  Benjamin Harrison V was born and grew up at Berkeley Plantation  His family was one of the most prominent planter families in the south

Family Life  His parents were Benjamin Harrison IV and Anne Carter  He was the oldest of ten brothers and sisters  Benjamin Harrison V married Elizabeth Basset who was his second cousin  They had eight kids which were Elizabeth Barner, Ann Coupland, Lucy Randolph, Benjamin Harrison VI, Carter Harrison, Henry Harrison(9 th president of the United States), Nathaniel Harrison, and Sarah Minge.

Fun Facts About Him  He helped write the stamp act  Benjamin Harrison V’s son and grandson were both presidents of the United States  He went to the college of William and Mary but didn’t graduate because his father and two sisters were killed in a lightening strike

Why He Was a Founding Father  He was in many important debates on independence resolution and wording over the Declaration of Independence  He had many key roles in politics in Virginia and was the Governor of Virginia  Benjamin Harrison V was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1764 and 1777  Signed the Declaration of Independence when he was 50

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