The First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia 's Carpenters Hall on September 5, 1774. Twelve of the 13 colonies sent delegates. Georgia decided against roiling the waters; they were facing attacks from the restive Creek on their borders and desperately needed the support of regular British soldiers.n May 27, 1774, the Virginia House of Burgesses proposed a continental congress. A special convention was held on August 1 to elect delegates to the meeting in Philadelphia the following month.
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively).
Personal: Daughter of Ben and Anita Jacobellis...Has one brother, Ben, who was also a professional snowboarder...Competed in her first X Games at age 15...Hobbies include surfing, sewing, gardening and cooking.