William Ellery

Ellery's signature

William Ellery (December 22, 1727–February 15, 1820), was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as one of two representatives from Rhode Island his signature is located 4 names below John Adams.

Some of his descendants were William Ellery Channing, Richard Henry Dana, Edie Sedgwick and actress Kyra Sedgwick and Jadriene M. Ellery. Ellery Avenue in Middletown, Rhode Island is named in his honor.

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Coat of Arms of William Ellery
Ellery's tomb at Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery in Newport
William Ellery's grave inscription
Site of Ellery's house in Newport on Thames Street near his burial site
William Ellery daughter Lucy [Ellery] Channing
William Ellery grandson William Ellery Channing