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William Hooper (June 17, 1742 – October 14, 1790) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, and politician. As a member of the Continental Congress representing North Carolina, Hooper signed the Continental Association and the Declaration of Independence.
A representative of North Carolina at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, William Hooper risked death and sacrificed his personal income to secure the creation of the United States. He later pursued a Federalist political ideology, which many North Carolinians disagreed with, and served as a federal judge until shortly before his death.
William Hooper. 1742-1790. Representing North Carolina at the Continental Congress. by Ole Erekson, Engraver, c1876, Library of Congress. William Hooper was born in Boston Massachusetts in 1742. He graduated from Harvard College in 1760, continued his studies in the law, and settled in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1767.
Feb 18, 2020 · William Hooper was a North Carolina delegate to the Continental congress, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a lawyer. Click for more facts. Skip to content
Jul 4, 2004 · William Hooper. The ambivalence of William Hooper's convictions prevented him from ever carving a solid niche in the field of politics. His youthful choice of occupation and political affiliation brought estrangement from his family and emigration from Massachusetts to far-off North Carolina.
Dec 6, 2019 · Birth: June 28, 1742. Death: October 14, 1790 (age 48) Colony: North Carolina. Occupation: Lawyer, Politician. Significance: Signed The Declaration of Independence (at the age of 34) William Hooper was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
May 18, 2012 · William Hooper (June 28, 1742 – October 14, 1790) was a delegate from North Carolina during the Second Continental Congress. He served alongside Joseph Hewes and John Penn. Before becoming infamous for his signature, he practiced law and served his community in North Carolina as a politician.
