Many Founding Fathers Were Shockingly Young When The Declaration Of Independence Was Signed In 1776

[Karen]

And of course none of the women were exactly "founding fathers," and while say, Deborah Sampson was notable as a woman who fought in the war disguising herself as a boy, I do not think this qualifies her for "founder of the nation" type status.

[Karen]

Peggy Shippen - why is she there? She married and aided Benedict Arnold - not exactly a "hero" - rather an traitor,

Banastre Tarleton was known as "Bloody Ben" for his habit of torturing American soldiers

Who makes up these lists? I don't trust them very much when I find things like that with just two Google searches.

And Betsy Ross - she and another woman sewed a flag, sure - but does that make her a "founding father?" Notable figure, sure, but not a "Founding Father" and there is even some debate over the timing of actual events.

[Catty1]

"compiled a list of the ages of key people"

Traitor or not, the names are part of history.

[Karen]

"compiled a list of the ages of key people"

Traitor or not, the names are part of history.

Yes, but the headline is "Many Founding Fathers" ... incorrect, and misleading!

[Catty1]

Send the editors an email, then. I thought this was interesting, that's why I posted it.