Lyman Hall | |
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| 17th Governor of Georgia | |
| In office January 8, 1783 – January 9, 1784 | |
| Preceded by | John Martin |
| Succeeded by | John Houstoun |
| Delegate from Georgia to the Continental Congress | |
| In office 1775–1777 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12, 1724 Wallingford, Connecticut |
| Died | October 19, 1790 (aged 66) Burke County, Georgia |
| Political party | Pro-Administration |
| Spouse(s) | Abigail Burr (1752-1753) and Mary Osborn (1757-1790) |
| Children | John Lyman Hall (1752-1790) |
| Residence | America |
| Profession | Clergyman Medical Doctor Member Continental Congress Governor founder of University of Georgia |
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Lyman Hall (April 12, 1724 – October 19, 1790) was an American Founding Father, physician, clergyman, and statesman who signed the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Georgia.[1] Hall County is named after him. He was one of four physicians to sign the Declaration, along with Benjamin Rush, Josiah Bartlett, and Matthew Thornton.
- ^ Bernstein, Richard B. (2011) [2009]. "Appendix: The Founding Fathers: A Partial List". The Founding Fathers Reconsidered. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0199832576.