- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
William Williams
WILLIAMS, William, signer of the Declaration of Independence, born in Lebanon, Conn., 18 April, 1731; died there, 2 August, 1811.
He graduated from Harvard in 1751 and studied theology before turning to law and public service. Williams served in the Connecticut legislature and was a strong advocate for independence.
He joined the Continental Congress in 1776 and signed the Declaration of Independence. Williams also helped draft Connecticut’s state constitution and served as a judge and militia officer during the Revolutionary War.
A devout patriot and civic leader, Williams was known for his moral conviction and dedication to liberty.
Source:
Wilson, James Grant, and John Fiske, eds. Appleton’s Cyclopædia of American Biography. New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1887. Patriot Echoes Archive
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