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The Declaration of Independence is a historical founding document of the United States. Examine the purpose for writing this document detailed in the Preamble, and then read over the list of reasons why the colonists wanted freedom from Britain. On July 4, 1776, he was elected as a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and went to Philadelphia where he signed the Declaration of Independence. During the Canada Campaign, he traveled to Quebec with Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Chase to win the support of French Canadians. He also served on the Board of War. One man, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, is of interest to Catholics, for this wealthy Maryland planter was the only Roman Catholic to have signed the Declaration of Independence. He signed it Charles Carroll of Carrollton to distinguish himself from his father, Charles Carroll of Annapolis, who was still living. He would become the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. Carroll was the only signer of the Declaration who was Catholic — in a time and place when Catholics faced serious prejudice and marginalization. Charles Carroll, an American patriot and the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence, lived two-plus centuries ago, but his legacy comes to life — and lasting importance — in a When given the opportunity to sign the Declaration of Independence, on August 2, 1776, Charles Carroll reportedly replied that he would sign “most willingly.” According to Hix, when it was Carroll's turn to sign the Declaration of Independence, he rose, went to John Hancock 's desk where the document rested, signed his name "Charles Carroll" and returned to his seat. He arrived too late to vote for independence, but he signed the Declaration of Independence. After Thomas Jefferson and John Adams ‘ deaths, Carroll was the last surviving signatory of the Declaration. Charles Carroll (born Sept. 19, 1737, Annapolis, Md. [U.S.]—died Nov. 14, 1832, Baltimore, Md., U.S.) was an American patriot leader, the longest- surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the only Roman Catholic to sign that document. In 1826, Charles Carroll of Carrollton became the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence with the deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams on July 4th. When John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland's "First Citizen," became America's last surviving Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Were there Catholics who signed the Declaration of Independence? Just one. Charles Carroll is remembered as the lone Catholic to sign the important American document on July 4, 1776. The product of a notable Catholic Last month, we debunked John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence. Often assumed to depict the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Trumbull actually chose to immortalize the moment when the Committee of Five presented their draft of the Declaration to John Hancock and the Continental Congress. So, when was the Declaration of Independence signed?Spoiler: NOT ON JULY 4TH.**Most likely His name is on the first printing of the Declaration of Independence. The manuscript Journals of the Continental Congress are in his hand. He created the final, approved design for the Great Seal of the United States, still in use today. He was the “Sam. Adams of Phyladelphia.” Though Carroll was not part of the writing of the document, being elected to the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, he did sign the Declaration of Independence. In Maryland, Carroll is also known for his efforts to create the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and laying the cornerstone of Baltimore’s Phoenix Shot Tower. Carroll was elected to represent Maryland on the 4th of July, and though he was too late to vote for the Declaration, he did sign it. He served in the Continental Congress, on the Board of War, through much of the War of Independence, and simultaneously participated in the framing of a constitution for Maryland. On August 2, 1776, Charles Carroll of Carrollton signed his name to the Declaration of Independence as a representative from Maryland. At the age of 37, Charles Carroll was the only catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence. Charles Carroll has the distinction of being the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, dying in 1832, at the age of 95, at the home of his daughter, Mary Carroll Caton. Carroll was elected to represent Maryland on the 4th of July, and though he was too late to vote for the Declaration, he did sign it. He served in the Continental Congress, on the Board of War, through much of the War of Independence, and simultaneously participated in the framing of a constitution for Maryland.
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