William Williams has been referred to as the tallest signer of the Declaration.  His ardent patriotism and his outspoken approval of every move for liberty and justice add to his distinction in the gallery of immortals of which he was a member.  First a soldier, then a lawyer, then a judge and next a merchant, he was taken from these spheres and carried into the Congressional halls where he once made his presence felt.  One of the Pennsylvania members who had not signed the document bragged of that fact to Williams, who sternly replied, “Then, sir you ought  to be hanged for not doing your duty.”  Williams did his duty at all times and against all hazards.