Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1714–1803). Scarce ADS signed twice as “Mathew Thornton,” one page, 7.5 x 12.25, January 19, 1767. Handwritten deed for land in Londonderry, New Hampshire, in part: “Know All men, That I, James Lindsay of Londonderry in the Province of New Hampshire Yeeman, in Consideration of ten Pounds Lawful Money, paid to me by William Eayrs of the Town & Province aforesaid Yoeman Do by these presents, Sell, Convey, & Confirm, unto Him the said William Eayrs, his heirs & assigns forever, all the Right, Title, & Possession, shere have or may claim of in & to, a Certain Tract of Land lying in Londonderry afores'd, Containing forty acres more or less.” Signed at the conclusion by Thornton as a justice of the peace, and countersigned by George Wallace. Thornton has docketed the second integral page and signed at the conclusion, “Mathew Thornton, Jus’e of Peace.” In fine condition, with light toning along the folds. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Thornton's autograph material into the 'rare' category among the Signers.
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