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In 1775, Samuel Johnston led the Third Provincial Congress in Hillsborough, North Carolina, establishing a new government.

The Congress formed military districts, appointed officers, and created a Provincial Council to govern during the crisis.

Johnston later presided over North Carolina's ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1789.

RALEIGH — It was 250 years ago that delegates from 35 North Carolina counties and nine towns convened in Hillsborough for the Third Provincial Congress. Their task was urgent: to set up a new government for a province in rebellion. Fortunately, they had a talented leader in Samuel Johnston, a Scottish immigrant and lawyer living in Chowan County.

In April 1775 — just days before the Revolutionary War broke out at Lexington and Concor

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