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William Floyd was born December 17, 1734 William Floyd was born on Long Island, NY. on December 17, 1734. He was a land speculator. the king wont let new people come to the land. i want u to sign the declaration of independence so we can get freedom to do what we want and live were we want.adopted the Declaration of Independence. He signed it because the legislature of New Jersey wanted independence and authorized him to sign it for New Jersey. His family had emigrated to America in 1654 and by the time of his birth were well established and wealthy. He received the best education, his father died when he was in his teens, and William was required to take over the operations of the family farm.