William Ellery
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William Ellery Net Worth

William Ellery was a merchant-cum-lawyer born in Newport, United States in 1727. He was one of the representatives of Rhode Island who signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1776. He began his career as a merchant and then became a customs collector. He went on to become a Clerk of the Rhode Island General Assembly and studied law at the age of 43. He was also involved with the Sons of Liberty and actively participated in political activities. His late entry into the political field did not stop him from playing a significant role in the American Revolution.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 02, 1727
Birth Place Newport, United States
Age 292 YEARS OLD
Died On February 15, 1820(1820-02-15) (aged 92)\nNewport, Rhode Island
Birth Sign Capricorn
Preceded by Paul Mumford
Succeeded by Paul Mumford
Resting place Common Burying Ground, Newport
Occupation Lawyer
Known for signer of the United States Declaration of Independence

💰 Net worth

William Ellery, a well-known political leader in the United States, is projected to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million by 2024. As a prominent figure in American politics, Ellery has been actively involved in shaping the nation's policies and contributing to its governance. With his extensive experience and influence, it is no surprise that his net worth reflects his significant contributions to society. As he continues to navigate the political landscape, it is expected that Ellery's wealth will witness a steady growth in the coming years.

Biography/Timeline

1727

William Ellery was born in Newport, Rhode Island on December 2, 1727, the second son of william Ellery, Sr. and Elizabeth Almy, a descendant of Thomas Cornell. He received his early education from his father, a merchant and Harvard College graduate. He graduated from Harvard College in 1747, where he excelled in Greek and Latin. He then returned to Newport where he worked first as a merchant, next as a customs collector, and then as Clerk of the Rhode Island General Assembly. He started practicing law in 1770 at the age of 43 and became active in the Rhode Island Sons of Liberty.

1750

Ellery married Ann Remington of Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1750. She was the daughter of Judge Jonathan Remington (1677-1745). She died in 1764 in Cambridge and was buried there, and he married Abigail Cary in 1767. He had 19 children, and his descendants include Ellery Channing, Washington Allston, william Ellery Channing, Richard Henry Dana, Sr., Edie Sedgwick, and Kyra Sedgwick. Francis Dana married his daughter Elizabeth.

1776

Statesman Samuel Ward died in 1776, and Ellery replaced him in the Continental Congress. He became a signer of the Articles of Confederation and one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The size of his signature on the Declaration is second only to John Hancock's famous signature.

1785

Ellery also served as a judge on the Supreme Court of Rhode Island, and he had become an abolitionist by 1785. He was the first customs collector of the port of Newport under the Constitution, serving there until his death, and he worshipped at the Second Congregational Church of Newport.

1820

Ellery died on February 15, 1820 at age 92 and was buried in Common Burial Ground in Newport. The Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the Revolution and the william Ellery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution make an annual commemoration at his grave on July 4.

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