Scottish-Americans Who Signed the
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William Hooper (1742-1790)
He has a vision of independence.
Philip Livingston (1716-1778)
Businessman who gave generously
Thomas McKean (1734-1817)
President of Continental Congress
Thomas Nelson (1738-1789)
The Revolution cost him a fortune
George Ross (1730-1779)
A Loyalist who changed his mind
James Smith (1719-1806)
Colonel of one of the first regiments
George Taylor (1716-1781)
Legislator, judge, and militiaman
Matthew Thornton (1714-1803)
Physician, lawmaker, and judge
James Wilson (1742-1798)
He also signed the constitution
John Witherspoon (1723-1794)
He was the only clergyman to sign
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