The 3 Signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia
Updated: Aug 26
 Born: Cumberland Co., VA Age when signing: 35 years old Religious Belief: Anglican Occupation: Lawyer Achievements: Colonel of the First Georgia Militia 12th Governor of Georgia Chief Justice of Georgia United States Senator for Georgia
Sacrifices made during the Revolution British troops captured the wounded Colonel Walton after an enemy bullet struck his thigh, causing him to fall from his horse when they successfully seized Savannah in December 1778. He was held captive under harsh conditions for nearly a full year before finally gaining his freedom through a prisoner exchange in September 1779. His home had been looted and his property destroyed by British Forces. |
 Born: Gloucester, England Age when signing: 41 years old Religious Belief: Congregationalist Occupation: Merchant, Plantation Owner Achievements: 8th Governor of Georgia
Sacrifices made during the Revolution British naval raids on coastal Georgia forced Gwinnett and his family to flee their home and property for safety in Sunbury.
 Born: Wallingford, CT Age when signing: 52 years old Religious Belief: Congregationalist Occupation: Physician, Minister Achievements: 17th Governor of Georgia Founder of the University of Georgia
Sacrifices made during the Revolution In January 1779, British troops burned his home town of Sunbury, Georgia. He and his family were forced to flee northward as refugees, living away from home for over three years until the British evacuated Georgia in 1782. Hall’s property in Georgia was confiscated and devastated during the conflict. |
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