Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, signed the original document essentially as a witness to John Hancock's signature on July 4, 1776. Hancock and Thomson are the only ones to sign that copy. When the document was later ordered to be engrossed and signed by all delegates, Thomson did not sign the new version.
Charles Carroll signed the Declaration of Independence "Charles Carroll of Carroltown." He was also the longest surving of all the signers. He died in 1832.
The youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence was Edward Rutledge of Southern Carolina. He was 26. He was also initially opposed to independence, but signed the Declaration for the sake of unanimity.The oldest signer was Benjamin Franklin, who was 70 at the time. At the signing, Franklin famously said "We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."
Robert Morris was the one who had financed the Revolutionary War!
John Witherspoon of New Jersey
That was Ben Franklin.
Thomas Jefferson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Benjamin Franklin was the signer of the Declaration of Independence who was also a well-known inventor.
70, the oldest signer.
John Hancock was the most visible signer of the declaration of independence
Benjamin Franklin signed the Declaration of Independence and wanted the turkey as the national bird.
Samuel Adams was the second signer of the declaration of independence.
Thomas McKean signed the Declaration of Independence in 1781. He was the last signer.
Franklin. As he signed he stated " we will all hang together or be hung."
He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hes signed in the upper right hand corner. (he is also my relative) :)
Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, had 7 children.
Charles Carroll signed the Declaration of Independence "Charles Carroll of Carroltown." He was also the longest surving of all the signers. He died in 1832.
John Adams