Tag Archives: Thomas Jefferson

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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Benjamin Rush, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and “Father of American Psychiatry”

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Although he had his detractors, Benjamin Rush was considered (USHistory.org) an “eminent physician, writer, educator, humanitarian, and as interesting a figure as one could find in the formation of the United States. A wildly popular and much loved man, he was … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Wisdom of Thomas Jefferson

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

I found this most agreeable as Jefferson’s holds a place of reference on my family tree. Thomas Jefferson (April 13 [O.S. April 2] 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of … Continue reading →

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