Clue 1: I was born on January 12, 1737, in Massachusetts.
Clue 2: I was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence, in 1776. I signed the historic document in bold, clear strokes. My name is used as a slang term for "signature."
Clue 3: I served as the governor of my home state twice, for a total of 11 years.
Who am I? _________________