by Vivian A.
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July 18, 2007

Quiz: How many signers of the Declaration of Independence Can YOU Name?

June 11, 2008 10:59 PM EDT
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Alright a quiz for all of you out there.

 

We've all study the Declaration of Independence and I dare say more than a few can recite the preamble without missing a beat. But look closely at the picture below:

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 This is the Signing of the Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull.

 How many signers can you name?

 Clues:

Total of 56 signers from all 13 colonies

2 Future presidents

Youngest was 26

Oldest was 70

 

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Comments: 27

J W. Jun 11, 2008, 11:15pm EDT
John Hancock
J W. Jun 11, 2008, 11:15pm EDT
James Madison
J W. Jun 11, 2008, 11:16pm EDT
Thomas Jefferson
Ralph J. Jun 11, 2008, 11:18pm EDT
William Ellery
Ralph J. Jun 11, 2008, 11:18pm EDT
Francis Lightfoot Lee
Ralph J. Jun 11, 2008, 11:18pm EDT
George Wythe
Ralph J. Jun 11, 2008, 11:19pm EDT
Caesar Rodney
Ralph J. Jun 11, 2008, 11:20pm EDT
Oliver Wolcott
Ralph J. Jun 11, 2008, 11:21pm EDT
The youngest signer was Edward Rutledge (age 26). Benjamin Franklin (age 70) was the oldest. Two future presidents signed: John Adams (second President) and Thomas Jefferson (third President).
Jennine D. Jun 12, 2008, 12:53am EDT
Samuel Adams
Jennine D. Jun 12, 2008, 12:53am EDT
John Penn
Jennine D. Jun 12, 2008, 12:54am EDT
John Witherspoon
Jennine D. Jun 12, 2008, 12:54am EDT
George Ross
Jennine D. Jun 12, 2008, 12:55am EDT
Josiah Bartlett
Jennine D. Jun 12, 2008, 12:56am EDT
William Whipple
Jennine D. Jun 12, 2008, 12:56am EDT
William Ellery
Jennine D. Jun 12, 2008, 12:56am EDT
George Taylor
Jennine D. Jun 12, 2008, 12:56am EDT
John Morton
Amy H. Jun 12, 2008, 4:47am EDT
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~Sia McKye~ Jun 12, 2008, 9:27am EDT
Damn Viv. I can barely remember my own name this morning. I know I never learned them all, just a few. I know my several greats, grandfather did along with his cousin Samuel, and off the top of my head, Franklin, Jefferson, both Adams, Paine, Hancock (you know sign your John Hancock here...) 2 Lee's, Penn, Carroll and Stone (I only know them because I grew up in Maryland, there is a third one but can't remember it) and wasn't there a Sherman that signed it too? There you go, that's the best I can do ma'am.
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Jun 12, 2008, 10:59am EDT
happy triple points week! 10
Vivian A. Jun 12, 2008, 4:27pm EDT
Many well versed people here. Honestly, aside from the biggies we never discussed the signers very much when I was in school. I knew about a half dozen off the top of my head.

For those who are interested in knowing all of them please check out Index of Signers by State. There is also a brief biography of each available to click on as well.
Vivian A. Jun 12, 2008, 4:30pm EDT
Sia, many greats grandfather sounds like a great tale if there is some colorful family history to share.

Tipping my hat to both Jen and Ralph. Well done.
Wendy C. Jun 13, 2008, 1:54am EDT
Well you all put me to shame. I know a handful and that took thought.
Vivian A. Jun 13, 2008, 12:57pm EDT
Wendy and Jules don't despair, I was in the same boat. But it is interesting to note how many lawyers were signers.
J R B. Jun 16, 2008, 11:45pm EDT
Yes many were lawyers. Do you know the 13 men that served as Acting President before George Washington?
Vivian A. Jun 17, 2008, 11:23am EDT
Honestly, no JRB. Fascinating.

It would be great if you were interested in offering to the group, Daughters and Sons of Liberty an article about it. I would love one myself, but I think it would interest many as well.

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