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Aug. 2, 1776. Button Gwinnett . FRIENDS George Walton Lyman Hall John Adams . PROFILE Where do you live? Savannah, Georgia Where were you born? Gloucestershire, England
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Aug. 2, 1776 Button Gwinnett FRIENDS George Walton Lyman Hall John Adams . PROFILE Where do you live? Savannah, Georgia Where were you born? Gloucestershire, England What is your family like? Welsh Parish father (Samuel); English mother (Anne); Ann Bourn (wife); 3 kids (Amelia, Ann, Elizabeth Ann) Where were you educated? How far did you go in your education? What do you do for a living? Merchant, Planter, U.S. Congressman Philosophies (Religion: Episcopalian; Congregationalist; Politics: Patriot, Values: family, People who have inspired me: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Favorite Quotes: “We the People……” “Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” – George Washington Arts & Entertainment: Mozart, Bach Activities & Interests: Baseball, Farming, Guns WALL Lyman Hall: We have made history today! Papa Gwinnett: Congratulations on the signing today! STATUS The signing turned out great! I am very anxious to hear the response of the British. I was surprised at how secretive we had to be today. Although we are breaking the law.
NEWS FEED: George Walton, Lyman Hall, and Button Gwinnett signed the Declaration of Independence. Button Gwinettwas at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania