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Thomas Stone
American Founding Father and politician (1743–1787) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Stone (1743 – October 5, 1787) was an American Founding Father, planter, politician, and lawyer who signed the United States Declaration of Independence as a delegate for Maryland. He later worked on the committee that formed the Articles of Confederation in 1777. He acted as president of Congress for a short time in 1784.[1] Stone was a member of the Maryland Senate from 1777 to 1780 and again from 1781 to 1787.[2]
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Thomas Stone | |
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![]() Thomas Stone by Robert Edge Pine, c. 1785 | |
Member of the Maryland Senate | |
In office 1781–1787 | |
In office 1777–1780 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1743 Charles County, Province of Maryland, British America |
Died | October 5, 1787(1787-10-05) (aged 43–44) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Thomas Stone National Historic Site |
Relations | Michael Stone (brother) John Hoskins Stone (brother) Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer (uncle) |
Known for | Signer of the United States Declaration of Independence |
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