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Thomas Jefferson, the Signer Who Wrote the Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

Thomas Jefferson, author of the American Declaration of Independence and the third U.S. president, was born on April 13, 1743, at the Shadwell plantation located just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. Jefferson was born into one of the most prominent families … Continue reading →

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July 4, 1776 – Meet the Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Today, I am catching up on some writing time, but I thought some of you might wish a second chance to explore my pieces on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. It took me a little over a year … Continue reading →

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What You Do Not Know About July 4

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

On 2 July 2014, The Washington Post shared a different perspective on July 4, rather than the tale of two countries finding their separate paths. So today, while I am off enjoying a family cookout (something a vegetarian avoids at … Continue reading →

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Thomas Stone, A Man Who Loved His Wife and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Not as vocal as his compatriots, Thomas Stone is one of the lesser known signers of the Declaration of Independence. He served his country when called to do so, but preferred a quiet life with family over a life in … Continue reading →

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Thomas Lynch, Jr., the Youngest of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence to Meet His Death

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Thomas Lynch, Jr., was born at Hopseewee Plantation in Prince George’s Parish, Winyah, South Carolina, on August 5, 1749. [This handsome home exists today on 58 acres on the Santee River on the gateway to Georgetown city and the Santee … Continue reading →

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Thomas Heyward, Jr., Patriotic Songwriter and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Thomas Heyward was born in St. Luke’s parish, on July 28, 1746, in the province of Old House, Beaufort Count, South Carolina. His father, Colonel Daniel Heyward, was a planter of great wealth, which he had chiefly acquired by his industry. … Continue reading →

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Elbridge Gerry, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Source of “Gerrymandering”

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

It is the duty of every man, though he may have but one day to live, to devote that day to the good of his country. —Elbridge Gerry Elbridge Gerry was born on July 17, 1744 in Marblehead, Massachusetts, the … Continue reading →

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James Smith, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Congressional “Cut-Up”

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

James Smith was born in northern Ireland, in the Province of Ulster as the second son of a well-to-do farmer, John Smith in or around 1716 – 1719. He emigrated to Cheshire County Pennsylvania with his family when he but … Continue reading →

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Samuel Huntington, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and First President of the United States

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Born on 3 July 1731, in Windham, New London, Connecticut, Samuel Huntington was the son of Nathaniel and Mehetabel (Thurston) Huntington. He was the fourth of ten children and the second son in the family. Nathaniel was a farmer and clothier at … Continue reading →

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Arthur Middleton (or is it Andrew Marvell?), Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Born in June 26, 1742, Arthur Middleton was the son of Henry Middleton, 2nd President of the Continental Congress, and Mary Williams, only daughter of John Williams, a wealthy landowner, Justice of the Peace and member of the Assembly, at … Continue reading →

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