Hare, Robert (1752-1812)

Prominent Philadelphian.

Emigrated from London to Philadelphia bearing several letters of recommendation from Franklin (1773). Set up business as a brewer.

Later involved in Pennsylvania politics. Became a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania.

When the British occupied Philadelphia an Americanized Hare fled to Virginia (1777).

Married Margaret Willing, of the Shippen clan, in 1775. Their son, Robert, became a famous chemist.