Islander Poll: When’s the last time you built a sand sculpture?

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The Declaration of Independence, dated July 4, 1776. Samuel Huntington’s signature, inset, is in the far right column, fourth from the bottom. Islander Photo: Courtesy Library of Congress

When’s the last time you built a sand sculpture?

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Last week’s results

Americans celebrate Independence Day July 4. What’s your favorite signature on the Declaration of Independence?

49%. John Hancock

17%. Thomas Jefferson

13%. Benjamin Franklin

17%. John Adams

4%. Other

 

Inking the declaration

My great-great-great uncle was a signer on the Declaration of Independence.

Samuel Huntington was president of the First Continental Congress, which preceded our present form of government.

He did not have any children, therefore no direct descendants.

So I consider him to be my personal “Uncle Sam.”

His signature is small, but it’s my favorite!

Tom Huntington, Holmes Beach