Discover Each Signer of the Declaration of Independence

They came from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Ireland, Scotland, and beyond. They married, had children, and pursued a variety of interests. But most notably, they signed one of the most important documents in American history.

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DSDI thanks Adrienne Elliot, photographer and DSDI member, for providing framing and enhancement to the photos of the Signers.