York

1716–1778 · Continental Congress Delegate · Merchant · Signer of Declaration

New York merchant and signer of the Declaration who served in Congress during its York period. He died in York in June 1778, just before Congress returned to Philadelphia — one of the few delegates to die while actively serving.

1724–1792 · Continental Congress President · Diplomat · Planter

South Carolina planter who served as President of the Continental Congress during its time in York, presiding over the adoption of the Articles of Confederation. He later served as a diplomat and was captured by the British at sea.

1719–1806 · Lawyer · Continental Congress Delegate · Signer of Declaration

York lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence who helped organize the local militia and hosted congressional delegates during their stay in York. His law office became a meeting place for delegates seeking unofficial counsel.

1727–1795 · Continental Congress Delegate · Brigadier General · Merchant

Pennsylvania delegate who served in Congress at York and simultaneously held a commission as brigadier general of the Pennsylvania militia. He advocated for better army supplies and used his personal fortune to support lead mining operations for ammunition.

1751–1819 · Continental Army Officer · Intelligence Agent · Spy Master

York County native who served as an intelligence officer for Washington, running spy networks behind British lines during the Philadelphia occupation. His reports from the York area helped Washington understand British movements and intentions.

1748–1800 · Continental Army Colonel · Lawyer · Congressman

York lawyer who raised and commanded the Hartley Regiment, served on the frontier defending against British-allied raids, and later represented York in the first United States Congress. His regiment fought at Brandywine and Germantown before frontier duty.

Innkeeper · Boarding House Operator · Civilian

York innkeeper who provided lodging for congressional delegates during the capital period. Her establishment was one of several in York that housed the displaced government, and she managed the difficult logistics of feeding and sheltering prominent guests during wartime shortages.

York County Official · Militia Leader · Patriot

Prominent York County resident who helped organize local support for Congress during its residence, coordinating supplies and security. He represented the German-speaking community that formed the majority of York's population and facilitated relations between delegates and local residents.