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William Ellery (December 22, 1727 – February 15, 1820) [1] was a Founding Father of the United States, one of the 56 signers of the United States Declaration of Independence, [2] [3] and a signer of the Articles of Confederation as a representative of Rhode Island. [4]
Feb 18, 2020 · Learn about William Ellery, a Rhode Island delegate to the Continental Congress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Find out his early life, career, political achievements and death.
Learn about William Ellery, a Rhode Island lawyer and politician who represented his state in the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence. Find out his biography, education, career, and views on slavery.
- Newport, Rhode Island
- February 15, 1820
- December 22, 1727
- Harvard College (Lawyer, Judge)
Jul 30, 2011 · Learn about William Ellery, one of the last surviving Signers of the Declaration of Independence, who was a merchant, lawyer, politician, and judge. Find out his achievements, challenges, and legacy in this brief biography and timeline.
Jun 11, 2018 · ELLERY, WILLIAM. (1727–1820). Signer. Rhode Island. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, on 22 December 1727, William Ellery graduated from Harvard in 1747 and went to work for his father, a wealthy merchant. With his father'sdeath in 1764, Elleryturnedto politics and law.
Dec 6, 2019 · Learn about William Ellery, a Rhode Island merchant, lawyer, and signer of The Declaration of Independence. Find out his biography, political career, and his plaque in Philadelphia.
Jul 2, 2024 · William Ellery was one of the 56 signers of the United States Declaration of Independence, and a signer of the Articles of Confederation as a representative of Rhode Island.
