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'''Thomas Nelson, Jr.''' (December 26, 1738 – January 4, 1789)   is a founding father of [[America]], signator of the [[Declaration of Independence]], represented the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Continental Congress and former Governor of [[Virginia]]. Also, the commanding General of the Lower Virginia Militia. His forces were instrumental in fighting the [[British]] at the Siege of Yorktown in the autumn of 1781.  

'''Thomas Nelson, Jr.''' (December 26, 1738 – January 4, 1789) was a founding father of [[America]], signer of the [[Declaration of Independence]], and former Governor of [[Virginia]].  In the Continental Congress he represented the Commonwealth of Virginia and served on the drafting committee for the [[Articles of Confederation]]. Additionally, he was the commanding General of the Lower Virginia Militia that were instrumental in fighting the [[British]] at the Siege of Yorktown in the autumn of 1781.  

==Early life==

==Early life==