^{Arthur Middleton Facts: His Life Story}

• Arthur Middleton was born and educated in England. He went on to study law at the Middle Temple and traveled throughout all of Europe. ...
• Like many of the founding fathers, Arthur Middleton was a renaissance man. He and his wife settled in Middleton Place during the 1760s. ...
• Arthur’s father, Henry retired from the Continental Congress and Arthur would take his place. Arthur was younger and highly influenced by the movement for independence. ...
• In 1776 he valiantly signed his name to the Declaration of Independence and became a traitor to the nation he was birthed and educated. ...
He served in the Continental Army during the defense of Charleston. The city was captured as was he. ...
After the war ended Middleton retired from public life and spent time with his family. ...
In 1786 he battled an intermittent fever which would claim his life on January 1, 1787. He would never see George Washington elected President of the United States.
His son Henry would take over the Middleton plantation. He would follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a life in politics. He became the Governor of South Carolina, U.S. ...
Arthur Middleton was described as a passionate patriot and a loving husband and father. Although his life was brief his impact was great. ...