Many of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence suffered many hardships after putting their signatures on the said document. Many were apprehended by the British and branded as traitors. Others fought and died due to wounds and hardships in fighting the war. There those who lost families and some lost their home and properties. Family members of the signers were also arrested and thrown in prison by the British. Still, these men were committed to be free from the yoke of British rule and by signing the Declaration of Independence he were willing to face the consequences of doing so.