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AF-821: Matthew Thornton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence

AF-821: Matthew Thornton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence

FromAncestral Findings


AF-821: Matthew Thornton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence

FromAncestral Findings

ratings:
Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Nov 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Matthew Thornton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire. Born in Ireland, he immigrated to the American colonies with his parents when he was just a toddler. Matthew became a physician and opened his own practice, but was soon pulled into politics, where he became a dedicated public servant to his colony and later the state of New Hampshire. This is Matthew’s unique, inspiring story. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/matthew-thornton-the-signers-of-the-declaration-of-independence/ Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/free-genealogy-lookups Historical Postcard Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/postcard-giveaway/ Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/donation  #DeclarationofIndependence #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips
Released:
Nov 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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