- 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.
Summary of Remaining Sections
The Centennial Book of American Biography (1876)
After profiling the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, McCabe’s volume continues with biographical sketches of influential American figures from the Revolutionary era through the mid-19th century. These entries reflect the evolving leadership of the United States across political, judicial, military, and cultural domains.
Founders and Early Presidents
- James Monroe
- John Quincy Adams
- Andrew Jackson
- Martin Van Buren
- William Henry Harrison
- John Tyler
- James K. Polk
- Zachary Taylor
- Millard Fillmore
- Franklin Pierce
- James Buchanan
- Abraham Lincoln
Judicial and Legislative Leaders
- John Marshall (Chief Justice)
- Daniel Webster
- Henry Clay
- John C. Calhoun
- Salmon P. Chase
- Charles Sumner
- William H. Seward
Military Figures
- Nathaniel Greene
- Israel Putnam
- Francis Marion
- Anthony Wayne
- Stephen Decatur
- Winfield Scott
- George H. Thomas
- David G. Farragut
Diplomats and Reformers
- Horace Greeley
- George Clinton
- Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Editorial Note:
These profiles were selected to honor the centennial of American independence by showcasing the contributions of leaders who shaped the republic beyond its founding. They offer insight into the political evolution, military resilience, and reformist spirit of the United States from 1776 to 1876.
Source:
McCabe, James D. The Centennial Book of American Biography. Philadelphia and Chicago: P. W. Ziegler & Co., 1876. Patriot Echoes Archive
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