James Brice

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James Brice (August 26, 1746– July 11, 1801) was an American planter, lawyer, and politician from Annapolis, Maryland. He was briefly the acting Governor of Maryland in 1792.

James was born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and was the son of John Brice, Jr. and Sarah Frisby Brice. He practiced law in Annapolis and married Julia Jennings in 1761. The couple would have five children: Julia, Anne, Elizabeth, James, Thomas, John.

Brice began his political career as tax commissioner for the county and as an alderman in Annapolis. In 1777 he became a member of the Maryland Governor's Council, a post he held until 1799. As the senior member of the council, Brice became acting Governor when governor George Plater died on February 10, 1792. He stepped down after Thomas Sim Lee was elected and sworn in on April 2.

Brice also served as Mayor of Annapolis in 1782-1783 and again in 1787-1788. He represented Maryland as a Presidential Elector twice, both times voting for George Washington. He served as treasurer for the city of Annapolis from 1784 until his death.

James died at home in Annapolis in 1801, and was survived by his wife Julia and all five children. The home that he built in the 1760s still stands at 42 East Street in Annapolis (It is privately owned).

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Preceded by John Bullen	Mayor of Annapolis 1782–1783	Succeeded by Jeremiah Townly Chase
Preceded by Allen Quynn	Mayor of Annapolis 1787–1788	Succeeded by John Bullen
Preceded by George Plater	Governor of Maryland 1792	Succeeded by Thomas Sim Lee