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Philip Livingston was born at Albany in January 1716. His ancestors were well-known in New York. Early Years Philip Livingston lived in New York City. He became a prosperous businessman in the mercantile industry. In 1754, New York City elected him as an alderman for nine consecutive terms. Before the revolution, Livingston served on the…
Oliver Wolcott | His Early Career Oliver Wolcott was born in the year 1726. He graduated at Yale College in 1747. Upon graduation, he received a commission as a captain in the army and served during the French-Indian War. He defended the northern frontier until the end of the war. Wolcott returned to Connecticut. He…
Matthew Thornton was born in 1714 to James Thornton, a native of Ireland. When Matthew was two years old, his father emigrated to America. After a few years, he moved to Worchester, Massachusetts. He received an excellent secondary education. Then he pursued medical studies. After completing his courses, he moved to Londonderry, New Hampshire, where…
Josiah Bartlett was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts in 1729. He was the fourth son of Stephen Bartlett. His mother’s maiden name was Webster. Daniel Webster was a cousin. His ancestors came from England during the seventeenth century. Young Bartlett did not have the opportunity to study at a college. His uncle, Dr. Webster, taught him…
John Hancock is the most well-known signer of the Declaration of Independence. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress. Later, Hancock served as the first governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. John Hancock: Early Years and Family John Hancock was born in Braintree, Massachusetts. When his father died, Hancock’s uncle Thomas raised him….
Elbridge Gerry was born at Marblehead, Massachusetts, on July 17, 1744. His father emigrated to America in 1730, where he became a merchant. He lived in Marblehead until he died in 1774. His peers respected him as a man of judgment and discretion. Young Elbridge attended Harvard College when he was fourteen. He wanted to…
Wife of John Hancock As the presiding officer of the Continental Congress of 1775, John Hancock was the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence. This conferred upon his wife, Dorothy Quincy Hancock, the honor of being the wife of the first “signer.” Dorothy Quincy was the youngest of ten children of Judge Edmund…
The Controversy Protesters are tearing down historical statues, trying to diminish the history of Western civilization. History books, teachers, and professors denigrate famous men who once served as virtuous exemplars. One target of revisionists is Christopher Columbus (1451–1506). After discovering New World, European immigrants flooded into North and South America. Some revisionists teach that Columbus…
Birth and Education Firstly, John Adams was born on October 19, 1735, in Quincy, Massachusetts. His father noticed that Adams had a strong aptitude for learning. Consequently, his father hired Mr. Marsh as Adams’ teacher. Mr. Marsh also taught several students who played a large part in the American Revolution. Adams later graduated from Harvard…
Character is not made in a crisis; it is only exhibited. The best way to be somebody is just be yourself. A good man, like a bouncing ball, springs ever upward from a fall. Big people are those who make us feel bigger when we are with them. God allows U-turns. How a man plays…