Thomas Stone
Thomas Stone was a descendant of William Stone, who was governor of Maryland during the reign of Cromwell. He was born at Pointon Manor, Charles County, Maryland 1743. He was well educated under the instruction of a Scotch clergyman and read law with Thomas Johnson of Annapolis. He commenced a successful practice at that place and was held in high estimation by the community where he lived.Thomas Stone was elected to the Continental Congress on December 8, 1775, and retired from Congress in 1777. He had been a faithful laborer in the committee rooms, and, an influential member of the House. Stone had spent much time and thought on the Articles of Confederation and felt bound to remain until they were perfected and adopted. With that critical work completed, he left the National Council carrying with him the esteem of his co-workers in the cause of freedom, the approbation of a good conscience, and the gratitude of his constituents. In 1778, he was elected to the Maryland legislature and became an important and influential member. During that session, he aided in framing the Articles of the preceding Congress. At first, they met with strong opposition. Better understanding them, Mr. Stone could meet every objection and was largely instrumental in their adoption. In 1783, he again took his seat in Congress and fully sustained his high reputation for usefulness.
As a further mark of esteem, he was elected to the convention in 1787 that framed the Federal Constitution but declined any additional public service and did not attend. He died on October 5, 1787.