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56 delegates to the Continental Congress signed the engrossed Declaration of Independence. Most of the signers voted in favor of independence on July 2nd.
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Age at. Death. Adams, John. MA. 10/30/1735. Quincy, MA. 40. Lawyer. 1. 5. 7/4/1826. 90. Adams, Samuel. MA. 9/27/1722. Boston, MA. 53. Merchant.