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Lesser-known signers of the Declaration of Independence: Thomas McKean, two states and two takes (well, actually three) on his life

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Thomas McKean served two states, and there are at least two ways to speak about his colorful life. Thomas McKean was a lifelong public servant, statesman, and jurist who helped shape early American government. He was born on March 19, 1734, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the son of an innkeeper and farmer. Though a Pennsylvanian …

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Lesser-known Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Philip Livingston of New York. Two different looks at his life.

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Philip Livingston, born on January 15, 1716, in Albany, New York, hailed from the wealthy and influential Livingston family. Philip spent his youth in opulent manor houses and townhomes before attending Yale College in the 1730s. After graduating, Philip settled in New York City and soon became one of the town’s most successful merchants. By …

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