William Whipple
American Founding Father (1730–1785) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the United States Army general, see William Whipple Jr.
William Whipple Jr. (January 25, 1731 NS [January 14, 1730 OS] – November 28, 1785) was an American Founding Father and signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence. He represented New Hampshire as a member of the Continental Congress from 1776 through 1779.[1] He worked as both a ship's captain and a merchant, and he studied in college to become a judge. He died of heart complications in 1785, aged 55.[1]
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Born | (1730-01-14)January 14, 1730 Kittery, Massachusetts (now Maine), British America |
Died | November 28, 1785(1785-11-28) (aged 55) New Hampshire, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Continental Army
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Rank | Brigadier general |
Commands | New Hampshire Militia (Bellow's Regiment of Militia, Chase's Regiment of Militia, Moore's Regiment of Militia, Welch's Regiment of Militia) |
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Spouse(s) | Catherine Moffat Whipple |
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