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What age was George Walton at the signing of the Declaration?

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About 26

Answer

George Walton was 26 at the signing of the Declaration. Born on February 2, 1741, in Caroline County, Virginia, Walton was one of the youngest signatories, just four months older than Edward Rutledge. Walton went on to have a distinguished career in politics, serving as a Continental Congressman, Governor of Georgia, and United States Senator.