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'''Jonathan Bayard Smith''' (February 21, 1742 – June 16, 1812) was a merchant from [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]] who served as a delegate to the [[Continental Congress]] from 1777-1778.<ref>http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=S000578</ref>

==Early life==
Smith was born in [[Philadelphia]] on February 21, 1742, the son of Samuel Smith.  He was educated in [[England]], and attended [[Princeton College]].  After graduating from Princeton in 1760, he joined his father in business.  

==Continental Congress==
Smith was elected to the Continental Congress in 1777 and served until 1778, during which time he signed the [[Articles of Confederation]].

==Death==
Smith died in Philadelphia on June 16, 1812, and was buried in the graveyard of the Second Presbyterian Church. 

==Notable==
*Secretary of the [[Committee of Safety]] in 1775. 
*Served as a [[Lieutenant Colonel]] in the Pennsylvania militia.
*One of the founders of the University of the State of Pennsylvania; later a trustee of Princeton College.

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