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Smith, James (Signer of the declaration)

signer of the declaration of independence, was born about 1720 in Ireland. On the approach of war he took an active part in public affairs; raised a company and commanded it in the field; was made a colonel, and also took an active part in raising additional troops. He was a delegate to the continental congress from 1776 to 1778; was a signer of the declaration of independence, and in 1780 entered the state legislature.

He wrote The Constitutional Power of Great Britain over the Colonies in America, which materially aided the cause of the patriots. He died July 11, 1806, in York, Pa.