Button Gwinnett Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia Early Life in England (c. 1732–1735 – 1760s) Button Gwinnett was born in Gloucestershire, England, around 1732–1735, the son of the Reverend Samuel Gwinnett and his wife, Anne. He was one of several children in a family with Welsh roots, and like many young men […]
John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania
John Morton Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania Early Life and Family Roots John Morton was born in 1725 in Ridley Township, in what was then Chester County, Pennsylvania. His life began under difficult circumstances—his father died the same year he was born, leaving his mother, Mary Archer Morton, to raise him. She […]
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and author of the “Lee Resolution”. Richard Henry Lee at a glance (1732–1794) If you know one “headline” about Richard Henry Lee, it’s this: he’s the Virginian who stood up in the Continental Congress and formally moved for independence—the famous June 7, 1776 resolution that […]
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia Benjamin Harrison V Signer of the Declaration of Independence (Virginia) Benjamin Harrison V was one of Virginia’s most prominent Revolutionary-era leaders—a wealthy planter, seasoned legislator, and a man known for both his political influence and his booming sense of humor. Though he came […]
John Penn’s Original Burial Site
a Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation, (Part 1) Finding John Penn’s original burial site was quite a challenge! He signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation from North Carolina. We searched for and found Signer, John Penn’s Memorial, his original burial site in the backwoods of North […]
Samuel Huntington Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Samuel Huntington Signer of the Declaration of Independence Born: July 5, 1731 – Scotland (Windham), ConnecticutDied: January 5, 1796 – Norwich, ConnecticutProfession: Lawyer, judge, statesman, governorNotable roles: President of the Continental Congress, Governor of Connecticut A Quiet but Steady Founder Samuel Huntington may not be as famous as some of the other signers, but his […]
William Williams Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut
William Williams Signer of the Declaration of Independence William Williams was not among the most famous of the Founding Fathers, but his life tells the story of the steady, principled men who helped make the American Revolution possible. He was a merchant, a soldier, a judge, and a lifelong public servant. More than anything else, […]