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Platapus · 09-22-16, 05:44 PM

All totaled, there were 56 signers of the US Declaration of Independence.

One of those signers later recanted and withdrew his support of independence.

Robert Stockton (NJ) was captured by the British on 30 November 1776. While in captivity, repudiated his signature on the Declaration of Independence and swore his allegiance to King George III. Upon release, he swore another oath. There is historical uncertainty whether he swore allegiance to the United States or allegiance to the State of New Jersey.

He died four years later of cancer.

09-22-16, 05:44 PM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,442 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	All totaled, there were 56 signers of the US Declaration of Independence. One of those signers later recanted and withdrew his support of independence. Robert Stockton (NJ) was captured by the British on 30 November 1776. While in captivity, repudiated his signature on the Declaration of Independence and swore his allegiance to King George III. Upon release, he swore another oath. There is historical uncertainty whether he swore allegiance to the United States or allegiance to the State of New Jersey. He died four years later of cancer. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.