John Rutledge was at the Stamp Act Congress, attendee at the First Continental Congress, first Governor of South Carolina, a signer of the Constitution and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
All tagged Stamp Act Congress
The Oldest Founder in New Jersey - Hendrick Fisher
Hendrick Fisher was a Delegate to the Stamp Act Congress and the President of New Jersey’s Provincial Congress.
Don't Go West, Old Man - Eliphalet Dyer and the Susquehanna Company
Eliphalet Dyer was a Connecticut Founder who is most well known for his involvement with the Susquehanna Company.
Future Founders - The 11 Most Important Stamp Act Congress Delegates
A list of the Stamp Act Delegates who went on to contribute the most during the American Revolution that followed.
The Declaration's Last Signer - Thomas McKean
Thomas McKean signed several of the major documents of the American Revolution as well as serving as Chief Justice and Governor of Pennsylvania.
Philip Livingston Attends All The Congresses
Philip Livingston was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
John Morton Swings Pennsylvania In Favor Of Independence
John Morton was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence to die.
John Cruger Jr Vanishes Into The Forgotten Third
John Cruger was a delegate to the Stamp Act Congress who supported the colonists defending their rights but though the Patriots eventually lost their way.
James Otis Ignites a Revolution
James Otis was a major reason people at all levels of Boston society joined together in a common cause.
The Two Sick Thomas Lynchs
Thomas Lynch and his son, Thomas Lynch Jr, were American Patriots whose story ended just when they were about to make history.
The Stamp Act Congress
The Stamp Act Congress was one of the most important events in the build up to the American Revolution.