Francis Lewis

Francis Lewis, a prominent figure in American history, was a merchant and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He held several important positions, including being a member of the Committee of Sixty and the New York Provincial Congress. Additionally, he was a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1775 to 1779, where he played a key role in the formation of the country. In 1776, he signed the United States Declaration of Independence, and two years later, he signed the United States Articles of Confederation. In 1779, he also served as the chairman of the Continental Board of Admiralty.