How did thomas heyward, jr die
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Portrait of Thomas Heyward, Jr. courtesy of the South Carolina Historical Society.
Thomas Heyward, Jr. was an active leader in South Carolina during the American Revolution. Born at his father’s plantation in St. Helena’s Parish on July 28, 1746, he was the oldest son of Daniel and Maria Heyward. Thomas’ uncle was also named Thomas, so the younger added “Jr.” to his name. He was educated at home and then studied law at the Middle Temple in London. It has been written that Heyward became disillusioned with European opulence during his time abroad and he returned to South Carolina in 1771 convinced that the colonies needed to separate from Great Britain. That same year, he was admitted to the Charleston Bar and elected to the Commons House of Assembly.
In 1773, Heyward married Elizabeth Matthews. By 1774, he was active in the Patriot cause. In July of that year, the leading men of South Carolina met in Charleston and formed the Committee of Ninety-Nine, which called for the formation of the First Provincial Congress of South Carolina. Heyward served in both the First and Second
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Thomas Heyward Jr.
1746-1809
Representing South Carolina at the Continental Congress
by Ole Erekson, Engraver, c1876, Library of Congress
| Born: | July 28, 1746 |
| Birthplace: | St. Lukes Parish, South Carolina |
| Education: | Private classical education, Law studies in America and England (Lawyer.) |
| Work: | Elected to the Continental Congress, 1775-1778; Judge, 1783-1798. |
| Died: | March 6, 1809 |
Thomas Heyward, Jr. was born in South Carolina in 1746. He received a classical education at home and continued in legal studies, which he completed in England. In 1775 he was elected to the Continental Congress, where he signed the Declaration of Independence. In 1778 he returned to South Carolina to serve as a Judge. He was taken prisoner by the British while in command of a Militia force during the siege of Charleston. He resumed his Judgeship following the war, and retired in 1798. He died in March of 1809 at age 62.
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Thomas Heyward Jr.
American Founding Father (1746–1809)
For other people with similar names, see Thomas Heywood (disambiguation) and Thomas Hayward.
Thomas Heyward Jr. (July 28, 1746 – March 6, 1809) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, jurist, and politician.[1] Heyward was active politically during the Revolutionary Era. As a member of the Continental Congress representing South Carolina, he signed the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. Heyward's imprisonment in Florida by the British for nearly a year and the loss of a considerable number of slaves led to his being proclaimed a martyr of the revolution.
Life
Heyward was born in St. Luke's Parish (now known as Jasper County),[2][3] South Carolina, the son of Mary (Miles) and Daniel Heyward.[4] He was educated at home, then traveled to England to study law where he was a member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple. He was elected to the Continental Congress in 1775 and the following year was the last delegate to sign the Declaration of
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