Source:Barthelmas, Della Gray. Signers of the Declaration of Independence

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Source	Signers of the Declaration of Independence
	A Biographical and Genealogical Reference
Author	Barthelmas, Della Gray Borman, Frank

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Place	United States
Year range	1750 - 1850
Subject	Biography

Publication information

Type	Book
Publisher	Jefferson

Citation

Barthelmas, Della Gray, and Frank Borman. Signers of the Declaration of Independence: A Biographical and Genealogical Reference. (Jefferson).

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Family History Library	http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatal..	Other
WorldCat	http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36662998&referer=br..	Free website

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Synopsis

None of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 could have imagined a few years earlier that they would be part of such an event. All had been loyal British subjects earlier in their lives, and several had held British government posts in their home colonies. In 1743, Samuel Adams became one of the first to advocate for independence and he was gradually joined by others as English control became increasingly oppressive.

A biography and genealogical history of the 56 signers, and of Secretary Charles Thomson who attended all meetings and witnessed the original broadside with John Hancock but did not actually sign it, are presented in this unique reference work. Each of the 57 entries open with a biography of the man, focusing on his education, political career and the events that led him to advocate for independence, based in large part on contemporary sources. This is followed by a narrative genealogical history, providing names, birth and death dates, marriages, children and other details of the signer's ancestors. Photographs of the men are included.

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Reviews

"This reference covers the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence (along with Secretary Charles Thomson, who did not ultimately sign with the others). Each entry contains a biography of a signer, focusing on his education, political career, and the events that caused him to advocate independence. This is followed by a narrative genealogical history of his ancestors. Portraits of the men are also included. This reprint of the 1997 library bound edition makes this material available for the first time in paperback." --Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

"Unique...well-written and extensively researched reference for students of early American History and for genealogists as well. It is recommended for both public and academic libraries." --Catholic Library World

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