- 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.
Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, January 20, 1732. He was educated in England, and returned to America in 1750. He soon became distinguished for his talents and patriotism, and was elected to the House of Burgesses.
He was among the earliest and most zealous advocates of American independence. In 1776 he introduced the resolution in Congress declaring the colonies free and independent States. He was present at the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and affixed his signature to that instrument.
He continued in Congress until 1779, and was afterward engaged in public service in Virginia. He was a member of the Convention which framed the Federal Constitution, and was elected a Senator in Congress. He was a man of brilliant talents, fervent patriotism, and unshaken integrity.
He died June 19, 1794, in the sixty-third year of his age.
Source:
Lossing, Benson J. The Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. New York: A.S. Barnes & Co., 1855. Patriot Echoes Archive
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