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- Thomas McKean (/ mɪkˈkeɪn /; March 19, 1734 – June 24, 1817) was an American lawyer, politician, and Founding Father. During the American Revolution, he was a Delaware delegate to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, where he signed the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation.
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Thomas McKean (/ m ɪ k ˈ k eɪ n /; March 19, 1734 – June 24, 1817) was an American lawyer, politician, and Founding Father. During the American Revolution, he was a Delaware delegate to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, where he signed the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation.
Nov 8, 2021 · March 19, 1734–June 24, 1817. Thomas McKean was a well-known lawyer, politician, and judge from New London, Pennsylvania. He is a Founding Father because he signed the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation and was the second President under the Articles.
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Mar 19, 2023 · Thomas McKean: A Founding Father with a double life. Thomas McKean was a President before George Washington and supported judicial review before John Marshall. But today, McKean is mostly forgotten in the discussion about Founders who had a significant impact on the Constitution and the early Supreme Court.
Nov 11, 2023 · Thomas McKean (March 19, 1734 – June 24, 1817) was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He also served as President of Delaware, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, and eventual Governor of Pennsylvania.
Mar 11, 2021 · By Gene Pisasale. How many people do you know of who: 1) served as the governor of two states, 2) fought in a major war which changed the course of history, and 3) wrote the Constitution of his state? Chester County native Thomas McKean did all those things and much more.
B.A. 1862, M.A. 1865. First president of the Athletic Association organized in 1882. Trustee 1895-1898. Thomas McKean was born on November 28, 1842 in Philadelphia, the great-grandson of the Thomas McKean who signed the Declaration of Independence. He went to the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1862 with a Bachelor of the Arts degree.
A.M. (hon.) 1763, LL.D. (hon.) 1785. Trustee 1777-1817. President of Board of Trustees 1788-1791. Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Thomas McKean was the son of Letitia Finney and William McKean, innkeeper and farmer. He was educated at Francis Alison ‘s New London Academy and then studied law with his cousin, David Finney of New Castle ...
