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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 · William Ellery was a representative of Rhode Island in the Continental Congress, and among the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was also a Deputy Governor of Rhode Island and a true patriot.
William Ellery. 1727-1820. Representing Rhode Island at the Continental Congress. by Ole Erekson, Engraver, c1876, Library of Congress. William Ellery was born at Newport, Rhode Island, in December of 1727. Under the tutelage of his Prominent father, Benjamin Ellery, he attended Harvard College and graduated at the age of 15.
Jul 30, 2011 · Learn facts about William Ellery in this brief biography and timeline of the life story of one of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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 · William Ellery was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Born in Rhode Island, Ellery attended Harvard and graduated in 1747. After Harvard, Ellery returned to Newport, Rhode Island and worked as a merchant before he started to practice law in 1770.
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.
