John Sellers (scientist)
John Sellers (1728 – February 2, 1804) was an American scientist, politician and surveyor from Pennsylvania. He served in the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, representing Chester County from 1767 to 1771. He also served in the Pennsylvania Senate, representing Delaware and Philadelphia counties and the city of Philadelphia from 1790 to 1794. He was a founding member of the American Philosophical Society and observed the Transit of Venus in 1769.
John Sellers | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania State Assembly from the Delaware County, Philadelphia County and Philadelphia district | |
| In office 1790–1794 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1761–1771 Serving with Isaac Person, Charles Humphreys, George Ashbridge, John Minshall, Jonas Preston, John Jacobs, Nathaniel Pennock, John Crosby, John Morton | |
| Preceded by | George Ashbridge, Nathaniel Pennock, John Jacobs, Charles Humphreys, Isaac Pearson, Joshua Ash, John Minshall, Jonas Preston |
| Succeeded by | Charles Humphreys, Isaac Pearson, John Morton, John Jacobs, John Minshall, James Hockley, George Ashbridge, Benjamin Bartholomew |
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| Born | 1728 Upper Darby Township, Province of Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 2, 1804 (aged 75–76) Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Darby Friends Cemetery |
| Political party | Federalist |
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