Ellery, William

Ellery, William,

1727–1820, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Newport, R.I. While a member of the Continental Congress (1776–81, 1783–85), Ellery distinguished himself in committee work pertaining to naval and commercial affairs.

Bibliography

See biography by W. M. Fowler, Jr. (1973).

Ellery, William

(1727–1820) Revolutionary statesman; born in Newport, R.I. He was admitted to the bar in 1770. He served Rhode Island as a delegate to the Continental Congress (1776–81, 1783–85). He signed the Declaration of Independence. He was collector of the port of Newport (1790–1820).