William Whipple: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
William Whipple was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from what is now Kittery, Maine. He was a representative of the colony of New Hampshire. A ship captain in the “Triangle Trade,” a local businessman with his brothers, a legislator, and a judge, William played an important role in the founding of the United States, and was well-respected by his contemporaries. This is his interesting story...
In order to make use of ancient maps, historical maps, topographical maps, fire insurance maps, and even gazette maps from previous centuries, you must first learn to identify the location of a piece of land or house. There are several methods that were historically done to describe land. This is how you can use one of those methods, called metes and bounds, to locate your ancestor’s land on a map.
I love collecting historical postcards from the United States. It’s been a hobby of mine for many years. I’ve acquired several doubles throughout, and I’m giving 10 postcards away for free each week! Winners will be drawn at random and announced right here. So, if you love American history and enjoy learning about historical locations, be sure to sign up for this special
drawing.
