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Charles Carroll (September 19, 1737 – November 14, 1832), known as Charles Carroll of Carrollton or Charles Carroll III, was an American politician, planter, and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
Jan 5, 2024 · 1737–1832. Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a planter and politician from Maryland who is most famous for being the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and the last living signer. Carroll was considered to be one of the wealthiest men in America during his lifetime. Charles Carroll of Carrollton, circa 1763.
- Randal Rust
May 18, 2012 · Charles Carroll of Carrollton was the last of the signers of the Declaration of Independence to die. Carroll was born illegitimately and was educated in a Jesuit school. He took his father's religion and practiced as a Roman Catholic which meant that he was barred from entering politics.
Charles Carroll (born Sept. 19, 1737, Annapolis, Md. [U.S.]—died Nov. 14, 1832, Baltimore, Md., U.S.) was an American patriot leader, the longest- surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the only Roman Catholic to sign that document.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 21, 2023 · Charles Carroll was an American patriot and politician who was the last surviving signer of the purpose of the Declaration of Independence. The legend goes...
In 1826, Charles Carroll of Carrollton became the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence with the deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams on July 4th. Two years later at the age of 91, Carroll laid the cornerstone for the B&O Railroad. He died at age 95 year on November 14, 1832, at the Caton home.
Charles Carroll was one of the wealthiest men in the colonies but as a Catholic could not vote or hold office before the War for Independence.
