The 3 Signers of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire
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 Born: Kittery, ME Age when signing: 46 years old Religious Belief: Congregationalist Occupation: Merchant Achievements: Brigadier-General of the New Hampshire Militia Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court Sacrifices made during the Revolution During the 1778 campaign in Rhode Island, Whipple was almost killed when British artillery fire exploded directly near him. Another close call occurred in a field house where enemy cannon fire tore through a tethered horse just outside his room, severely wounding one of his brigade majors. During the Revolution, his enslaved servant, Prince Whipple, challenged him on the hypocrisy of fighting for liberty while holding another man in bondage. Whipple relinquished his property rights by emancipating Prince. . |
 Born: Lisburn, County Antrim, Ireland Age when signing: 62 years old Religious Belief: Presbyterian Occupation: Physician Achievements: Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas. President of the New Hampshire Provincial Congress Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court New Hampshire State Senator Sacrifices made during the Revolution Leaving a highly successful medical practice in Londonderry, New Hampshire, Thornton lead the New Hampshire Committee of Safety, drafting the state's first constitution. He went on to gain the presidency of the New Hampshire Provincial Congress.
 Born: Amesbury, MA Age when signing: 46 years old Religious Belief: Universalist Occupation: Physician Achievements: Second to sign the Declaration of Independence 4th Governor of New Hampshire Chief Justice of the Superior Court in New Hampshire Sacrifices made during the Revolution In 1774, Loyalists burned down Bartlett's home in Kingston, New Hampshire. While he was serving in the Continental Congress, his wife was left alone to manage their farm and relocate their 12 children. |
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