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Thomas Heyward Jr.
American Founding Father (1746–1809) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people with similar names, see Thomas Heywood (disambiguation) and Thomas Hayward.
Thomas Heyward Jr. (July 28, 1746 – March 6, 1809) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, jurist, and politician.[1] Heyward was active politically during the Revolutionary Era. As a member of the Continental Congress representing South Carolina, he signed the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. Heyward's imprisonment in Florida by the British for nearly a year and the loss of a considerable number of slaves led to his being proclaimed a martyr of the revolution.
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![]() Portrait of Heyward by Phillippe Abraham Peticolas, c. 1805 | |
Born | (1746-07-28)July 28, 1746 |
Died | March 6, 1809(1809-03-06) (aged 62) |
Resting place | Heyward Family Cemetery, Old House |
Known for | signer of the United States Declaration of Independence |
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