Background
Laurens, Henry was born on March 6, 1724 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Jean Samuel and Esther (Grasset) Laurens.
Diplomat Continental congressman
Laurens, Henry was born on March 6, 1724 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Jean Samuel and Esther (Grasset) Laurens.
President Charleston Council of Safety, 1774, drafted form of association signed by those who favored independence, pres. President South Carolina. Exec; General Committee, 1775, vice pres.
Minister to Holland, 1779. Acted as unofcl; minister to Britain, 1782-1783.
Member South Carolina. Provincial Commons House, 1757-1776. Member Continental Congress, 1777-1779, president, 1777-1778.
Member United States Constitutional Convention, 1787.
Married Eleanor Ball, July 6, 1750, 12 children including Henry, Martha, Eleanor, John.