Called to Liberty Series
America’s Legacy; God’s Story
The Lord has blessed America through its 250 years, and our prosperity is due to our rich and godly heritage. As our country reaches this milestone, may we praise God for His hand in our country’s founding through these great men that shaped our nation and chose freedom over security. Join us as we meet some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence through history and the writings of young authors.
- Arthur Middleton: Planter and Patriot
Birth Date: June 26, 1742Birthplace: Middleton Place, South CarolinaState Represented: South CarolinaOccupation: Planter Age at Signing: 34 Death: January 1, 1787; at the age of 44Quote about Arthur Middleton: “A man of cynical temper but upright intentions… Read more: Arthur Middleton: Planter and Patriot - John Hancock: Merchant, Politician, Patriot
Birth Date: January 23, 1737Birthplace: Quincy, MassachusettsState Represented: MassachusettsOccupation: MerchantAge at Signing: 39Death: October 8, 1793; at the age of 56Quote: “Resistance to tyranny becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual… Continue steadfast and, with… Read more: John Hancock: Merchant, Politician, Patriot - Benjamin Rush: Physician and Patriot
Birth Date: December 24, 1745Birthplace: Byberry, PennsylvaniaState Represented: PennsylvaniaOccupation: PhysicianAge at Signing: 30Death: April 19, 1813; at the age of 67Quote: “Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice, and is as necessary for the support of societies as… Read more: Benjamin Rush: Physician and Patriot - Samuel Adams: Merchant, Politician, Patriot
Birth Date: September 27, 1722Birthplace: Quincy, MassachusettsState Represented: MassachusettsOccupation: Merchant, politicianAge at Signing: 53Death: October 2, 1803; at the age of 81Quote: “The right to freedom is the gift of God Almighty….The rights of the Colonists as Christians may… Read more: Samuel Adams: Merchant, Politician, Patriot - Edward Rutledge: Lawyer, Planter, Patriot
Birth Date: November 23, 1749Birthplace: Charlestown, South CarolinaState Represented: South CarolinaOccupation: Lawyer, planterAge at Signing: 26Death: January 23, 1800; at the age of 50Quote: “I always considered an idle Life, as a real evil, but, a life of such… Read more: Edward Rutledge: Lawyer, Planter, Patriot - Roger Sherman: Lawyer and Patriot
Birth Date: April 19, 1721Birthplace: Newton, MassachusettsState Represented: ConnecticutOccupation: LawyerAge at Signing: 55Death: July 23, 1793 at the age of 72Quote: “The question is, not what rights naturally belong to man, but how they may be most equally and effectually… Read more: Roger Sherman: Lawyer and Patriot - John Adams: Lawyer, President, Patriot
Birth Date: October 30, 1735Birthplace: Braintree, MassachusettsState Represented: MassachusettsOccupation: LawyerAge at Signing: 40Death: July 4, 1826 at age 90Quote: “The longer I live, the more I read, the more patiently I think, and the more anxiously I inquire, the… Read more: John Adams: Lawyer, President, Patriot - George Wythe: Lawyer, Jurist, Patriot
Birth Date: October 31, 1726Birthplace: Elizabeth City Country, VirginiaState Represented: VirginiaOccupation: Lawyer and JuristAge at Signing: 50Death: June 8, 1806 at the age of 79Quote: “The dignity and stability of government… depends so much upon an upright and skillful administration… Read more: George Wythe: Lawyer, Jurist, Patriot - Thomas Jefferson: Planter, Politician, Patriot
Birth Date: April 2, 1743 Birthplace: Shadwell, Virginia State Represented: Virginia Occupation: Planter and Politician Age at Signing: 33 Death: July 4, 1826 at age 33 Quote: “Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will… Read more: Thomas Jefferson: Planter, Politician, Patriot - Benjamin Franklin: Inventor, Author, Patriot
Birth Date: January 17, 1706Birthplace: Boston, MassachusettsState Represented: PennsylvaniaOccupation: Printer, Statesmen, ScientistAge at Signing: 70Death: April 17, 1790Popular Quote: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty… Read more: Benjamin Franklin: Inventor, Author, Patriot - America’s 250th Anniversary
Two weeks ago, it was not my intent to create a blog. I knew other people who did it, but that just wasn’t for me! But it seemed that the Lord had different plans,… Read more: America’s 250th Anniversary