Signer Profiles

Another signer is connected to the local liquor trade…

After the death of her spouse, the best candidate for Signer #39 became a doctor...

At odds with the Presbyterian church, Signer #14 spoke out...

Signer #76 died of an unknown cause within three days of his spouse, Signer #57…

A challenge to trace, Signer #7 lived in New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Florida.

Signer #71 couldn't stay in any one place for too long, but he never left town...

Signer #5 discovered the link between carbon dioxide and climate change.

Signer #32 was one of two living signers to participate in a 1908 memorial celebration of the Convention.

Searching out Declaration signers who married after the Convention is a galling challenge...

The mystery surrounding the two Henry Seymours deepens.

Wealthy and well known, Signer #75 doesn't fit in...

A reader emailed in, asking if she was related to Signer #17. Hopefully, this will help!