William Jackson-Signer of the Constitution

Have you ever heard of the Secretary of the Constitutional Convention, William Jackson?  I didn't hear about him until a few weeks ago.

William Jackson was born on March 9, 1759 in England and he died December 17, 1828 in Philadelphia.  In his early years he belonged to the Continental Army which he joined at around 17 years old in South Carolina.  He soon became an officer and later served as General Benjamin Lincoln's aid. 

When the Continental Congress had a job opening as secretary, William Jackson applied and got the job over Benjamin Franklin's grandson.  Alexander Hamilton had known Jackson, who was also a Federalist, and helped him get the job.  As the Secretary of the Constitutional Convention, William Jackson served under President Washington.  Jackson was gifted as an orator and a writer.  As the secretary he signed the Constitution to attest of the proceedings and signatures even though he did not act as a delegate.  William Jackson was another founder that contributed greatly to America's independence and our greatest law, the Constitution.