Thomas Lynch Jr.
Signer of the United States Declaration of Independence (1749–1779) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people with the same name, see Thomas Lynch (disambiguation).
Thomas Lynch Jr. (August 5, 1749 – December 17, 1779) was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of South Carolina and a Founding Father of the United States. His father Thomas Lynch was a member of the Continental Congress and had signed the 1774 Continental Association. When he had to step down because of illness, Thomas Lynch Jr. was selected to fill his post.
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Born | (1749-08-05)August 5, 1749 |
Disappeared | December 17, 1779 Atlantic Ocean |
Occupation | Planter |
Known for | Signing the Declaration of Independence |
Spouse | Elizabeth Shubrick[1] |
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