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Thomas McKean: A Founding Father with a double life. Thomas McKean was a President before George Washington and supported judicial review before John Marshall. But today, McKean is mostly forgotten in the discussion about Founders who had a significant impact on the Constitution and the early Supreme Court.

Thomas McKean March 19, 1734–June 24, 1817 Thomas McKean was a well-known lawyer, politician, and judge from New London, Pennsylvania. He is a Founding Father because he signed the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation and was the second President under the Articles.

Born in New London Township on March 19, 1734, Thomas McKean was one of the most gifted politicians of his time. He participated in early debates over American independence from England, showing his dedication to “the cause” (as George Washington called it) by serving in the local militia during the Revolutionary War.

Thomas McKean (March 19, 1734 – June 24, 1817) was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He also served as President of Delaware and Chief Justice of Pennsylvania and eventual Governor of Pennsylvania.

Scott Bomboy. Thomas McKean was a President before George Washington and supported judicial review before John Marshall. But today, McKean is mostly forgotten in the discussion about Founders who had a significant impact on the Constitution and the early Supreme Court.

1734-1817 Representing Delaware at the Continental Congress by Ole Erekson, Engraver, c1876, Library of Congress Thomas McKean might just represent an ideal study of how far political engagement can be carried by one man. One can scarcely believe the number of concurrent offices and duties this man performed during the course of his long career.

Thomas McKean ( / mɪkˈkeɪn /; March 19, 1734 – June 24, 1817) was an American lawyer, politician, and Founding Father. During the American Revolution, he was a Delaware delegate to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, where he signed the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation.

This month, with Election Day fast approaching, we highlight the signers of the Declaration of Independence who became congressmen, vice presidents, and presidents in the new United States. A fun fact to start: The first and second sessions of the 1st US Congress were held in Federal Hall in New York City.