Paca, William b. October 31, 1740 d. October 23, 1799 Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland. Born into a wealthy family on Halloween, 1740, in Abingdon, near Baltimore. At the age of 12, he entered the University of Pennsylvania, and following graduation, studied law in Annapolis and England. Upon his return to Maryland, he settled in Annapolis and married Mary Chew. He soon became one of Maryland's leading attorneys. An ardent patriot, he preferred to work behind the scenes, writing newspaper articles, and leaving the...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Wye Plantation, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA
b. October 31, 1740 d. October 23, 1799