Carter Braxton was born to wealthy farmers and an orphan at an early age, along with his brother. His first wife died in childbirth, with their second child, at the age of 21. His second wife bore him 16 children. I'm looking forward to the book containing brief histories of the wives of the signers.
He was involved in the cause of freedom early on. I found it interesting that he wasn't considered brilliant but was lauded for his sound judgment and remarkable prudence and forethought. He served in public office most of his adult life and died at the age of 60.
Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence is a reprint of an 1848 original.
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