William Hooper

@Former Delegate to the Continental Congress, Timeline and Life ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ William Hooper was a lawyer and politician from North Carolina who signed the U.S American Harvard University Leaders Political Leaders Gemini Celebrities William Hooper, one of the Founding Fathers of America, was a lawyer and politician who signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence on behalf of North Carolina. The son of a clergyman, he was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps but instead he chose to pursue a career in law. He became a highly successful and prosperous lawyer who gained the respect of his clients and peers alike. He was appointed as the Deputy Attorney of the Salisbury District soon moving on to the rank of Deputy Attorney General of North Carolina. Initially he was a loyalist and supported the British colonial government, but a few incidents changed his mind and he became a strong supporter of the independence movement. He always had an interest in politics though he formally got involved in political issues when he represented the Scots settlement of Cambelltown in the Provincial Congress Assembly. His deep knowledge about the legislature and legal proceedings were of immense value to the Congress, and he even utilized his personal fortunes in support of the independence cause. Hooper was a patriot in the truest sense; he did not change his ideologies even after the British destroyed his home and properties. He continued serving the North Carolina Assembly for many years after independence.

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Birthday: June 17, 1742 Died on: October 14, 1790 Nationality: American Famous: Former Delegate to the Continental Congress, Harvard University, Leaders, Political Leaders Spouses: Anne Clark Childrens: Elizabeth, William Universities: Harvard University Boston Latin School Harvard University Information Detail Birthday June 17, 1742 Died on October 14, 1790 Nationality American Famous Former Delegate to the Continental Congress, Harvard University, Leaders, Political Leaders Spouses Anne Clark Childrens Elizabeth, William Universities Harvard University Boston Latin School Harvard University Notable Alumnis Harvard University Birth Place Boston Gender Male Father William Hooper Mother Mary Dennie Sun Sign Gemini Born in Boston Famous as Former Delegate to the Continental Congress Died at Age 48

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William Hooper married Anne Clark on 16 August 1767. Anne belonged to an affluent family. The couple had several children of whom only three survived to adulthood. Unsplash Personal Life

In 1781, the British burned his house and estate forcing Hooper to seek refuge with his friends while his wife took the children to her brother’s house. The family was reunited after a year in 1782. Unsplash Personal Life

He suffered from poor health during his later years and died at the age of 48. Unsplash Personal Life

William Hooper was born to Congregational minister, whose name was also William Hooper, and Mary Dennie. He was eldest of the five children. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He acquired his early education at the Boston Latin School, under the headmaster John Lovel. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He enrolled at Harvard College in 1757 and earned his B.A degree in 1760. He received his M.A in theology in 1763. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

His father expected his son to become an Episcopal minister, but young William wanted to become a lawyer. He began studying law under the tutelage of the fiercely patriotic lawyer James Otis who is believed to have influenced his beliefs regarding the freedom movement. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He moved to North Carolina in 1764 to begin practicing law as there was already an abundance of lawyers in his hometown. He became a lawyer in the circuit court of Cape Fear. Unsplash Career

He soon became a well respected lawyer and was elected the recorder of the borough in 1766. Unsplash Career

British Governor William Tyron appointed Hooper as the Deputy Attorney General for the King in the Salisbury District Court in 1769. He was a loyalist in the beginning and fully supported the British rule. Unsplash Career

His appointment did not find favour with the regulators who dragged Hooper through the streets during the Hillsborough riots in 1770. Unsplash Career

Hooper participated in the Battle of Alamance in 1771 as a part of the Governor’s militia. This battle was considered to be the first battle of the American Revolution. Unsplash Career

William Hooper is well-known for being one of the Founding Fathers of America who signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1776. He was one of those signers who had to endure many mental, physical, and financial hardships because of his devotion to the cause of independence. Unsplash Major Works

Information	Detail
Birthday	June 17, 1742
Died on	October 14, 1790
Nationality	American
Famous	Former Delegate to the Continental Congress, Harvard University, Leaders, Political Leaders
Spouses	Anne Clark
Childrens	Elizabeth, William
Universities	Harvard University Boston Latin School Harvard University
Notable Alumnis	Harvard University
Birth Place	Boston
Gender	Male
Father	William Hooper
Mother	Mary Dennie
Sun Sign	Gemini
Born in	Boston
Famous as	Former Delegate to the Continental Congress
Died at Age	48

William Hooper

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Jun 17, 1742

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