Braxton, Carter, 1736-97, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. King and Queen co., Va. He lived (1757-60) in England, returned to America, and served in the house of burgesses (1761-71, 1775) and in the Continental Congress (1775-76, 1777-83, 1785).
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