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.
Get to know the Signers of the Declaration of Independence!
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Do you have evidence that you are a direct descendant of a Signer?
Then it's time to become a member of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
DSDI thanks Adrienne Elliot, photographer and DSDI member, for providing framing and enhancement to the photos of the Signers.
