Josiah Bartlett, the first of the New-Hampshire delegation who signed the Declaration of Independence, was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, in 1729. He was the fourth son of Stephen Bartlett, whose ancestors came from England during the seventeenth century, and settled at Beverly. Josiah Bartlett, the future signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born on November 21, 1729 at Amesbury, Massachusetts, the youngest child of Stephen and Hannah (Webster) Bartlett. He warmly supported the 1776' proposition for independence, and when, on the second of August, 1776, the members of Congress signed the Declaration, Dr. Bartlett was the first who affixed his signature, New Hampshire being the first State called. Site has been mostly designed for desktop. This website is managed and edited by Dave Eliason who spent the best part of the last 75 years living in Bartlett. Dave's comments Your input of any kind is welcome. Stories, Pictures, Remembrances, errors in articles or anything else that might be occupying your mind. Send to me HERE This entry was posted in American History, British history, Declaration of Independence, Georgian Era, Living in the Regency, real life tales and tagged American history, British history, Josiah Bartlett, New Hampshire, real-life tales, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Bookmark the permalink. Josiah Bartlett was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was born in Massachusetts but spent most of his adult life in Kingston, New Hampshire. That is where he was living when he was asked to be a delegate to the Continental Congress where the Declaration was signed. Lean facts about Josiah Bartlett in this brief biography and timeline of one of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. For the majority of the history of the United States, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution have been invoked in this way. But what about the physical connections between the Declaration and the Constitution? Josiah Bartlett (born November 21, 1729, Amesbury, Massachusetts—died May 19, 1795, Kingston, New Hampshire, U.S.) was an American physician and statesman who earned a reputation as a competent doctor and a respected politician. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Josiah Bartlett, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire, was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, the son of Steven and Hannah Bartlett. He married Mary Bartlett (1730-1789), daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Hoyt) Bartlett, 15 January 1754. Declaration of Independence B ARTLETT, JOSIAH (Nov. 21, 1729 - May 19, 1795), physician, Revolutionary patriot, chief justice and governor of New Hampshire, was a son of Stephen and Mary (WEBSTER) BARTLETT, and was born in Amesbury, Essex County, Mass. Thanks to the voting order in the Continental Congress, Josiah Bartlett of New Hampshire was probably the first Delegate to vote for independence, the second to sign the Declaration (after President John Hancock), and the first to ballot for and pen his name to the Articles of Confederation. Josiah Bartlett was a delegate from New Hampshire to the Continental Congress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was the first man to cast his vote and the first after John Hancock to write his signature. An outspoken patriot, on July 2, 1776, he was first to vote for independence and afterwards, the first to vote to approve the Declaration of Independence. Later in August, when delegates signed the declaration, his signature was second, after John Hancock. A brief biography of Josiah Bartlett, signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation Josiah Bartlett was a well-known 18th century American physician and politician who signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline Josiah Bartlett had an important role in the founding of New Hampshire, and he held most of the important offices in the state until his death on May 19, 1795, at the age of 65. Today, aside from the connection to the TV show, Bartlett is best known as the second person to sign the Declaration, after John Hancock. Josiah Bartlett (December 2, 1729 [O.S. November 21, 1729] [a] – May 19, 1795) was an American Founding Father, [1] physician, statesman, a delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire, and a signatory to the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. Bartlett was chosen as a delegate again in 1775 and in 1776. On the latter occasion, he voted in favor of the Declaration of Independence. He was the second person to sign that document, immediately after John Hancock. Bartlett continued to serve the Patriot effort in many ways afterward. Josiah Bartlett, the first of the New-Hampshire delegation who signed the Declaration of Independence, was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, in 1729. He was the fourth son of Stephen Bartlett, whose ancestors came from England during the seventeenth century, and settled at Beverly.
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