Background
John was born in Annapolis and was one of the sons of John Brice, Junior. and Sara (Howard) Brice.
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John John Brice III
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Like many fellow Marylanders, he attended Clare College, Cambridge, and studied law at the Middle Temple in London, being admitted to both in November 1757.
Career
He served on the Maryland state council and as mayor of Annapolis. He was back in Annapolis by June 1761, where he continued his legal studies. Brice was an active supporter of the revolution, and when a new government was established he served on the Governor"s council in 1779 and 1780.
The council acted as an upper house of the legislature.
In the election of 1781 he tied with Stephen West, to whom he lost his seat by drawing lots. He was mayor of Annapolis in 1780 and 1781.
The home that John lived in still stands at 211 Prince George Street in Annapolis. The home is privately owned by Saint John"s College.
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United States