Original: William Ellery (December 22, 1727 - February 15, 1820) was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Rhode Island.
Simplified: William Ellery (December 22, 1727 - February 15, 1820), was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as one of two representatives from Rhode Island his signature is located 4 names below John Adams.