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Hugh Williamson (1735-1819) was both a surgeon and a preacher who signed the [[U.S. Constitution]]. He was a delegate from [[North Carolina]]. He also helped draft the [[Northwest Territory]] laws.
'''Hugh Williamson''' (1735-1819) was both a surgeon and a preacher who signed the [[U.S. Constitution]]. He was a delegate from [[North Carolina]]. He also helped draft the [[Northwest Territory]] laws.
In 1811 he gave a scientific explanation for the [[Great Flood]] and also for [[Moses]]’ exodus in his book "Observations of the Climate in Different Parts of America."
In 1811 he gave a scientific explanation for the [[Great Flood]] and also for [[Moses]]’ exodus in his book "Observations of the Climate in Different Parts of America."
He is buried in the cemetery of [[Jerusalem]].
He is buried in the cemetery of [[Jerusalem]].
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[[Category:United States History]]
[[Category:United States History]]