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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Samuel Huntington, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and First President of the United States

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Samuel Huntington was a 45 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was a lawyer by trade and the father of two. He died in 1796 at the age of 64.  Born on 3 July 1731, … Continue reading →

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“Bonus” Traitor Thursday ~ Celebration 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Roger Sherman, Signer of the Articles of Association, Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U. S. Constitution

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Roger Sherman was 55 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. A lawyer by profession, Sherman was married twice and was the father of 15 children. He died at the age 0f 72 in 1793. In 1723, … Continue reading →

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