The Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Collected Biographies

The Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Collected Biographies, written by L. Carroll Judson, is a must-have resource for anyone interested in the American Revolution. It provides an in-depth look into the lives and legacies of the 56 men who courageously signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. With detailed biographical profiles, readers will gain a greater understanding of the brave men who helped to shape our nation. The Signers of the Declaration of Independence includes fascinating facts about their lives and the times in which they lived, making it an excellent resource for students and history buffs alike. Get a deeper appreciation for the Founding Fathers and the American Revolution with this inspiring and informative book. Also included in this volume is the text of the Declaration of Independence itself, as drafted by Thomas Jefferson and ratified by the Continental Congress.The biographies in this volume are excerpted, with minor editorial revision, from the larger biographical collection published by L. Carroll Judson in 1839.Included in this volume are biographies of the following Founding Fathers:Thomas JeffersonJohn HancockBenjamin FranklinRoger ShermanEdward RutledgeThomas M'KeanPhilip LivingstonGeorge WytheAbraham ClarkFrancis LewisRichard StocktonSamuel AdamsDr. Benjamin RushOliver WolcottGeorge ReadThomas HeywardRobert MorrisJohn WitherspoonThomas Lynch, Jr.Matthew ThorntonWilliam FloydWilliam WhippleFrancis Hopkinson, Esq.Josiah BartlettArthur MiddletonJames WilsonCharles Carroll, of CarrolltonWilliam WilliamsSamuel HuntingtonGeorge WaltonGeorge ClymerCarter BraxtonJohn MortonRichard Henry LeeStephen HopkinsRobert Treat PaineGeorge TaylorFrancis Lightfoot LeeThomas StoneLewis MorrisJohn HartButton GwinnettWilliam ElleryLyman HallJohn PennElbridge GerryWilliam PacaGeorge RossBenjamin HarrisonCaesar RodneySamuel ChaseWilliam HooperThomas NelsonJames SmithJoseph HewesJohn Adams Read more