John Dickinson Profession: Founding Father of the United States Nationality: American Why Famous: Known as the "Penman of the Revolution" for his 12 "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania". He was also a militia officer during the American Revolution, President of Delaware, and President of Pennsylvania. Born: November 13, 1732 Birthplace: Talbot County, Maryland, USA Star Sign: Scorpio Died: February 14, 1808 (aged 75) Articles and Photos Constitution of the United States Page one of the original copy of the Constitution of the United StatesSeptember 17, 1787 Married Life 1770-07-19 Founding Father of the United States John Dickinson (37) weds land and estate owner Mary Norris (30) in a civil ceremony Historical Events 1776-07-02 At the Continental Congress, John Dickinson abstains from the votes that declare independence 1779-01-18 John Dickinson is appointed a delegate for Delaware to the Continental Congress Famous Americans Cher A. E. Douglass A. J. Foyt Aaron Burr Aaron Copland Aaron Paul