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Lesser-known Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Thomas Stone of Maryland

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Thomas Stone, a lawyer from Maryland, died at a young age. Was he the only signer to die of a broken heart? Modern medicine has actually identified a real medical condition, "broken heart syndrome," which sometimes happens to a person whose spouse dies first, and they simply cannot live without them. The concept is as …

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Lesser-known Signers of the Declaration of Independence: William Paca of Maryland

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I can honestly say that I have never heard of this Maryland gentleman who signed the Declaration. He was an interesting fellow, see if you don't agree! A respected lawyer, jurist, and public servant, William Paca was known for his quiet, razor-sharp logic and strategy—and his impact on Maryland politics before, during, and after the …

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By Request: Second Installment of the Lesser-known Signers of the Declaration of Independence

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I did a post on Ricochet.com, letting my friends there know that I was doing this series. It made the Main Feed pretty quickly, and I was surprised and pleased. One of the commenters there asked for me to discuss the only Catholic signer of the Declaration, and I am granting his wish here. I …

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