Katy: The Woman Who Signed the Declaration of Independence

One woman's courage can make all the difference.

One woman, Mary Katharine Goddard, signed the Declaration of Independence and risked hanging by doing so. Yet most people don't know who she was or why she signed it.

Katy grew up in the American colony of Connecticut, educated and trained to be a proper wife and mother. She was supposed to marry and have children, living the 'normal' life of an 18th century woman. Destiny said otherwise.

Instead, at the behest of her impulsive brother she moved...