Biographical Sketch of Samuel CUNNINGHAM (1881); Chester County, PA

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from Futhey and Cope's THE HISTORY OF CHESTER COUNTY (1881);

Samuel Cunningham, of Nantmeal twp, was a member from this county in the 
convention of July 15, 1776, to form the first State constitution.  He was also 
a member of Assembly in 1776 and 1777; apointed collector of excise
11-27-1778 and justice of the peace Aug 26, 1791.  He died June 26, 1806, aged 
74, and was buried at Brandywine Manor.  Sarah, his widow, died Jan 30, 1807, 
aged 66, and his son John, Jan 24, 1816, in his 47th year.