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Thomas McKean was a New Castle, Delaware lawyer, member of the Continental Congress, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was also personal friends with Declaration of Independence signer, George Read. McKean was a strong minded, level headed patriot, who spent his life fighting in political circles for American independence. Early Life Thomas McKean, … Read more

This bookshelf is comprised of recommended materials that have increased our understanding of the American Revolution. I’ve read/watched/listened to each one of these personally. Bookshelf: Books 1776 by David McCullough 1776 by David McCullough The name really says it all. The year 1776 is the year Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. David McCullough is a wonderful … Read more

William Floyd was a New York delegate to the Continental Congress and among the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Like George Washington, he served faithfully, in spite of his desire to return to his beloved farm. William Floyd, signer of the Declaration of IndependencePublic domain image. William Floyd was born on December 17, … Read more

Lewis Morris was a New York delegate to the Continental Congress, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a New York landowner. Lewis Morris, signer of the Declaration of IndependencePublic domain image. Early Life Lewis Morris, Sr. was born on April 8, 1726 in Morrisania, New York. In 1762, upon the death of his … Read more

William Hooper was a North Carolina delegate to the Continental Congress, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a lawyer. Early Life & Education William Hooper was a signer of the Declaration of IndependencePublic domain image. William Hooper was born on June 28, 1742 in Boston, Massachusetts. William’s father was a well respected minister … Read more

Josiah footlett was an American patriot and physician. He was a New Hampshire delegate to the Continental Congress, Supreme Court Justice, and a Governor of New Hampshire. In spite of all of these huge accomplishments in his life, he is best remember for being one of the 56 great men to sign his name on … Read more

Samuel Chase was a Maryland delegate to the Continental Congress, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and an associate judge to he United States Supreme Court. Over the course of his career, his view became extremely Federalist, which eventually led to him being impeached for letting his political views affect his judgement in court. … Read more

Francis Salvador was a courageous man, the first Jew to hold a government position in the British colonies, and also the first Jew to die in the American Revolution. He is the epitome of the American dream, the idea that someone can rise from poverty, overcome social and religious differences, and fight their way to … Read more

Stephen Hopkins was a scientist, a Rhode Island delegate to the Continental Congress, a Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice, a governor of Rhode Island, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Early Life & Education Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of IndependencePublic domain image. Stephen Hopkins was born on March 7, 1707 in … Read more

Perhaps one of the first laws laid down that angered the colonists was the royal proclamation of 1763. With the close of the French and Indian War, the territory to the west was handed over to the British. The colonists were excited to explore and settle this new area, but the king and Parliament destroyed that … Read more