There was no president in this time range.
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Elias Boudinot was a statesman from New Jersey who served as President of the Continental Congress 1782-83
There was no President of the United States in 1781. The first President of the United States was George Washington who served 1789-1797. The Presidents of the Continental Congress in 1781 were Samuel Huntingdon (1779 September 28 - 1781 July 10), Thomas McKean (July 10 - November 5), and John Hanson(1981 November 5 - 1782 November 4).
There was no President in 1777, the colonies were still at war with England and the Continental Congress was calling the shots. John Hancock was the President of the Continental Congress at the start of 1777. He was replaced by Henry Laurens on November 1. George Washington became the first President of the United States in 1789.
Martin Van Buren was the first United States President to be born a United States citizen. He was born in Kinderhook, New York, US on December 5, 1782.
Martin Van Buren was the first president born after the declaration of independence on July 4, 1776. He was born born on December 5, 1782 so he was never a British subject unlike the first seven presidents.