The Signers of the Declaration of Independence

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 Jefferson John Hancock Benjamin Franklin Roger Sherman Edward Rutledge Thomas M'Kean Philip Livingston George Wythe Abraham Clark Francis Lewis Richard Stockton Samuel Adams Dr. Benjamin Rush Oliver Wolcott George Read Thomas Heyward Robert Morris John Witherspoon Thomas Lynch, Jr. Matthew Thornton William Floyd William Whipple Francis Hopkinson, Esq. Josiah Bartlett Arthur Middleton James Wilson Charles Carroll, of Carrollton William Williams Samuel Huntington George Walton George Clymer Carter Braxton John Morton Richard Henry Lee Stephen Hopkins Robert Treat Paine George Taylor Francis Lightfoot Lee Thomas Stone Lewis Morris John Hart Button Gwinnett William Ellery Lyman Hall John Penn Elbridge Gerry William Paca George Ross Benjamin Harrison Caesar Rodney Samuel Chase William Hooper Thomas Nelson James Smith Joseph Hewes John Adams