Lives of the signers to the Declaration of Independence (illustrated) : updated with index and 80 rare, historical photos
Charles A. Goodrich (Author), Thomas W. Lewis (Author)
One of the most important books in American history updated with an index, biography, notes, and 80 rare photos. Discover why the Declaration of Independence was created and the bold and courageous men that risked their lives, families, and fortunes to sign the Declaration and shape America. Among biographies of the lives, achievements, and trials and tribulations of the signers are well-known historical figures such as John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, and Benjamin Franklin
Biographies
9781946100085, 9781946100108, 9781946100092, 1946100080, 1946100102, 1946100099
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Preface
Introduction : Summary of the events which led to the Declaration of Independence
The Massachusetts delegation : John Hancock
Samuel Adams
John Adams
Robert Treat Paine
Elbridge Gerry
The New Hampshire delegation : Josiah Bartlett
William Whipple
Matthew Thornton
The Rhode Island delegation : Stephen Hopkins
William Ellery
The Connecticut delegation : Roger Sherman
Samuel Huntington
William Williams
Oliver Wolcott
The New York delegation : William Floyd
Philip Livingston
Francis Lewis
Lewis Morris
Henry Misner
The New Jersey delegation : Richard Stockton
John Witherspoon
Francis Hopkinson
John Hart
Abraham Clark
The Pennsylvania delegation : Robert Morris
Benjamiin Rush
Benjamin Franklin
John Morton
George Clymer
James Smith
George Taylor
James Wilson
George Ross
The Delaware delegation : Caesar Rodney
George Read
Thomas M'Kean
The Maryland delegation : Samuel Chase
William Paca
Thomas Stone
Charles Carroll
The Virginia delegation : George Wythe
Richard Henry Lee
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Harrison
Thomas Nelson, Jun
Francis Lightfoot Lee
Carter Braxton
The North Carolina delegation : William Hooper
Joseph Hewes
John Penn
The South Carolina delegation : Edward Rutledge
Thomas Heyward
Thomas Lynch, Jun
Arthur Middleton
The Georgia delegation : Button Gwinnett
Lyman Hall
George Walton
Notes
Bibliography
Index