Peyton Randolph

Peyton Randolph

Presided over the First Continental Congress and the Second Continental Congress

from 05 September 1774 (first term) 10 May 1775 (second term)

to 21 October 1774 (first term) 23 May 1775 (second term)

Vice President(s): N/A

Peyton Randolph (1723-1775) was a pre-Constitution president presiding over the First and Second Continental Congresses.

He served in 1774 and 1775.

History

During his first term of office, the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress was adopted, as well as the Continental Association trade boycott.

Commentary

It is ironic that the progression of US Presidents should start with Peyton Randolph. Not only did he not live to see the Declaration of Independence, he would very possibly have opposed it.

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Preceded by: None	Pre-US President 1774	Succeeded by: Henry Middleton
Preceded by: Henry Middleton	Pre-US President 1775	Succeeded by: John Hancock