Daniel Carroll

Daniel Carroll (July 22, 1730 – May 7, 1796) was an American politician and plantation owner from Maryland and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He supported the American Revolution, served in the Confederation Congress, was a delegate to the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 which penned the Constitution of the United States, and was a U.S. Representative in the First Congress. Carroll was one of five men to sign both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. He was one of the few Roman Catholics among the Founders.

For other people named Daniel Carroll, see Daniel Carroll (disambiguation).

Daniel Carroll
Portrait by John Wollaston, 1753–1754.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byUpton Sheredine
3rd Commissioner of the Federal City
In office
March 4, 1791 – May 21, 1795
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byAlexander White
Personal details
Born(1730-07-22)July 22, 1730
Marlborough Town, Province of Maryland, British America
DiedMay 7, 1796(1796-05-07) (aged 65)
Forest Glen, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Silver Spring, Maryland)
Parents
Relatives
Known forone of the Founding Fathers of the United States
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