MATTHEW THORNTON

1714-1803

Signer of the Declaration of Independence (New Hampshire)

Biographical Data
Religious Views
Quotations
References, Links, & Further Reading

Education:

Occupation: doctor

Political Affiliation:

Religious Affiliation: Protestant (Presbyterian?)

Summary of Religious Views:

Thornton wrote Paradise Lost; or the Origin of Evil, called Sin (not published in his lifetime) while in his 80s.

Views on Religion & Politics:

Quotations:

References, Links, & Further Reading: Books, Articles, Links

Books

Charles Thornton Adams, Matthew Thornton of New Hampshire: A Patriot of the American Revolution, Dando, 1903

Articles

Links

THORNTON, Matthew, 1714-1803 (Biographical Directory of the US Congress)
Framers of Freedom: Matthew Thornton (SeacoastNH.com)
Matthew Thornton (ushistory.org: Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
Matthew Thornton (Virtual American Biographies)
Matthew Thornton (Colonial Hall)
Matthew Thornton (Signers of the Declaration of Independence -- National Park Service)

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