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Elbridge Gerry was a merchant from Massachusetts who joined the fight for independence by providing supplies to the Continental army and attending the Second Continental Congress, eventually signing his name to the Declaration of Independence. Early Life & Education Elbridge Gerry was born on July 17, 1744 to Thomas and Elizabeth Gerry. He was one … Read more

Many European countries were racing to stake a claim in America in the early 17th century. Spain, Portugal, and France had already set plans in motion. England was not far behind, but after their first plan failed, the Jamestown Colony was the first successful English colony in America. For England’s second attempt, 104 people set sail from … Read more

Button Gwinnett was a Georgia delegate to the Continental Congress and among the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. Button Gwinnett, signer of the Declaration of Independence.Public domain image. Button Gwinnett was born sometime in the year 1735 in Gloucestershire, Great Britain. Button was the first of seven children born to Reverend Samuel Gwinnett … Read more

Roger Sherman was a self-made American politician, a Connecticut delegate to the second Continental Congress, and the only man to sign all four of the great American documents: the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Association, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. Roger Sherman was a self-made American politician, a Connecticut delegate … Read more

The Georgia Colony was the last of the 13 colonies to be established, and on different grounds than the rest. While most of the colonies were a chance to escape from religious persecution and to establish trade, the Georgia Colony was intended as a haven for the poor those in debt trying to start over, … Read more

William Williams was a delegate to the Continental Congress for Connecticut, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. William Williams, signer of the Declaration of IndependencePublic domain image. William Williams was born on Apris 23, 1731, in Lebanon, Connecticut. William’s father was a minister in Lebanon and wanted William to also go into ministry. … Read more

John Hart was an American politician, delegate to the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. John Hart, signer of the Declaration of IndependencePublic domain image. Hart was probably born either in 1706 or 1713. There are conflicting records in existence, but the two most likely are that he was either born … Read more

Samuel Huntington was an American judge, a Connecticut delegate to the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Samuel Huntington, signer of the Declaration of IndependencePublic domain image. Samuel was born in July 16, 1731. As a boy, his education was not a high priority to his family. He attended a common … Read more

George Taylor was an American Patriot and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Early Life George Taylor was born on Ireland sometime in the year 1716. He immigrated to Philadelphia in 1736. He started out working for an ironsmith in Philadelphia, however when his master discovered how intelligent Taylor was, he promoted him to … Read more

Thomas Nelson, Jr. was a Virginian statesman and delegate to the Continental Congress. Thomas Nelson, Jr. was a Virginian statesman and delegate to the Continental Congress.Public domain image. Thomas Nelson Jr. was born on December 26, 1738 in Yorktown, Virginia. Thomas, Jr. was named after his grandfather, who was an immigrant from England. Thomas’ father, William … Read more