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Burke, Thomas
birth: 1747
death: December 02, 1783
Thomas Burke (ca. 1747-1783) was a physician and lawyer. He served North Carolina as a delegate to the Continental Congress and as Governor.
1747Born, Galway (Ireland).
1764Emigrated to Virginia, Virginia.
1774Moved, Hillsborough (N.C.).
1776Met as member of provisional government, Halifax (N.C.).
December 20, 1776Chosen as a delegate to the Continental Congress
February 04, 1777Took seat in Continental Congress, Philadelphia (Pa.).
September 11, 1777Present at the Battle of Brandywine, Chadds Ford Township (Pa.).
December 02, 1783Died, Orange County (N.C.).