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John Hancock is a name that is synonymous with the Declaration of Independence. He is known for being the first and largest signer of the document, which was a courageous act at the time. It's worth noting that for several months, John's signature was the only one on the copy of the Declaration that was available, and this was considered treasonous. However, John was far more than just a quick signer. He was an intelligent and driven man who was instrumental in the fight for independence. His unique story is one of bravery, determination, and a deep love for his country.

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Check out the fascinating story of Lyman Hall, one of the three Georgia delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence. Originally a minister from Connecticut, he worked his way up to become a respected doctor and teacher. After moving to Georgia, he became a prominent citizen and earned a seat at the Second Continental Congress. Learn more about his journey to signing one of the most important documents in American history.

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The Lennon Sisters are a quartet of sisters who performed on The Lawrence Welk Show for more than a decade. Part of a family of twelve children, the sisters met Lawrence Welk because one of them was a high school classmate of one of Lawrence's sons. The girls went on to have a successful and prosperous career, one they still enjoy today. This is their story.

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Have you heard of Arthur Duncan? He's an amazing tap dancer from America who was on "The Lawrence Welk Show" for 18 years! He's actually one of the first African American men to be a regular on a US TV variety show. His performances were incredible and he helped make tap dancing popular again. It's such an inspiring story!

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Button Gwinnett was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, although a relatively obscure one. Little was known of him prior to him placing his signature on that historic document. While he had a short political career both before and after signing it, Button was not on the historical scene for a long time. Still, his name is remembered in some places today. This is Button Gwinnett's story.

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Elbridge Gerry is probably a mid-rank Signer when it comes to being remembered by history. Yet, he played a huge role in the cause of American independence and had a political career that touched almost every part of the government of the new United States. His contributions to the colonies during the American Revolution cannot be underestimated, either. This is his important story.

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Probate records come in many different forms and types. There are the more traditional types, and the less so. If you can't find traditional probate records in your genealogical search, there are excellent substitutes you can use, in many cases. These are some records to look for in your genealogical quest.

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A truly potentially rich source of genealogical information is probate records. Whenever an ancestor crossed over to the other side, they usually left behind some sort of record of their estate. This could be in the form of a will, an inventory of their estate, or court records of relatives or other potential heirs who believed they had a claim on the estate. Sometimes, you will even find old newspaper records of people petitioning the court to be named the executor or heir of someone's estate who crossed over intestate (without a will). All of these records can potentially contain tons of genealogical gems. Therefore, they are worth your time and effort to look for them and study them closely if you find them. You will be so glad you did.

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John Hart is a little-known signer of the Declaration of Independence. In fact, he only served at the Continental Congress just long enough for him to vote on and sign the Declaration. Yet, he had a long and distinguished career in New Jersey politics for most of his adult life, both before and after signing the Declaration. This is the interesting story of John Hart.

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Benjamin Harrison was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. This was not the future president of the United States of the same name, although the future president was a great-great grandson of Benjamin the signer. In fact, Benjamin the signer was the fifth Benjamin of the same name in his family. This was a family of politicians for generations. This is his unique story.

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