Hugh Williamson
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Hugh Williamson was an American Founding Father, physician, and politician. He is best known as a signatory to the U.S. Constitution and for representing North Carolina at the Constitutional Convention.
Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States
Key, Hugh Williamson, No 19
Williamson's grave at Trinity Church Cemetery
North Carolina's 2nd congressional district is located in the central part of the state. The district contains most of Wake County. Prior to court-mandated redistricting in 2019, it also included northern Johnston County, southern Nash County, far western Wilson County, and all of Franklin and Harnett counties. The 2nd district has been represented by Democratic Rep. Deborah Ross since 2021.
Image: Archibald Henderson ca. 1822
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