WILLIAM HOOPER

1742-1790

Signer of the Declaration of Independence (North Carolina)

Biographical Data
Religious Views
Quotations
References, Links, & Further Reading

Education: Harvard

Occupation: lawyer

Political Affiliation:

Organizational Affiliation(s): Mason

Religious Affiliation: Episcopalian

Summary of Religious Views:

Although Hooper's father wanted him to become a minister, Hooper chose the law instead.

Views on Religion & Politics:

Quotations:

References, Links, & Further Reading: Books, Articles, Links

Books

Articles

Charles L. Goodrich, "William Hooper," in Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, 1856
Robert Charles Kneif, "William Hooper, 1742-1790, Misunderstood Patriot," Ph.D. Dissertation, Tulane Univ., 1980

Links

HOOPER, William, 1742-1790 (Biographical Directory of the US Congress)
William Hooper (ushistory.org: Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
William Hooper (Signers of the Declaration of Independence -- National Park Service)
William Hooper (Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
William Hooper (1742-1790) (North Carolina History Project)