CARTER BRAXTON

1736-1797

Signer of the Declaration of Independence (Virginia)

Biographical Data
Religious Views
Quotations
References, Links, & Further Reading

Education: College of William and Mary

Occupation: planter

Political Affiliation:

Religious Affiliation: Episcopalian

Summary of Religious Views:

A devoted church member, Braxton was a vestryman, and sometimes served as a representative of his church in statewide conventions.

Views on Religion & Politics:

Braxton supported Thomas Jefferson's Bill for Establishment of Religious Freedom, and also supported the disestablishment of the Episcopal church in Virginia.

Quotations:

References, Links, & Further Reading: Books, Articles, Links

Books

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Alonzo Thomas Dill, Carter Braxton, Virginia Signer: A Conservative in Revolt, Univ. Press of America, 1983

Articles

Charles L. Goodrich, "Carter Braxton," in Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, 1856

Links

Works by Carter Braxton

An Address to the Convention of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia; on the Subject of Government in General, and Recommending a Particular Form to Their Consideration -- May 1776 (The Founder's Constitution)

Biographical Sites

BRAXTON, Carter, 1736-1797 (Biographical Directory of the US Congress)
Carter Braxton (ushistory.org: Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
Carter Braxton (1736-1797) (EncyclopediaVirginia)
Carter Braxton (Signers of the Declaration of Independence -- National Park Service)
Carter Braxton (Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence)