Category Archives: Connecticut

In the Footsteps of Wolcott and Washington

Posted on November 1, 2018 by hgeorge

Representing 16 Signers, we were delighted that almost 50 members and guests attended the Fall 2018 meeting in Connecticut, traveling from 11 states and the District of Columbia. An overcast Friday did not dampen our spirits as we gathered at … Continue reading →

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Colonial lore: Litchfield, Connecticut

Posted on November 1, 2018 by hgeorge

Almost 100 years after the initial settlement of Connecticut, towns were getting crowded and people began to look to the western part of the state.  Litchfield was incorporated in 1719 by an act of the Colonial Assembly of Connecticut on … Continue reading →

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Fall meeting in Connecticut

Posted on August 7, 2018 by hgeorge

The DSDI Fall meeting will be held in Windsor and Litchfield, Connecticut Sept. 28-30.  It will be the Society’s first visit to the area, where we will learn about the Wolcott family.  Oliver Wolcott, one of the four signers from … Continue reading →

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Oliver Wolcott

Posted on November 30, 2011 by DSDI staff

Oliver Wolcott was born on November 20, 1726 at Windsor, Connecticut, the 14th of 15 children of Roger Wolcott and Sarah Drake.  As he grew into manhood he was described as tall, erect, dark-complexioned, dignified, and a man of integrity … Continue reading →

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William Williams

Posted on November 30, 2011 by DSDI staff

William Williams was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, on April 18, 1731, the son of Pastor Solomon Williams, D.D., and Mary Porter Williams. Great-great grandfather Robert Williams was born at Great Yarmouth, England about 1593, emigrated to America from Norwich in … Continue reading →

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Roger Sherman

Posted on November 30, 2011 by DSDI staff

“My friend, you should fit yourself to be a lawyer.” The tall, awkward young man to whom these words were addressed looked surprised. “I! Why should I be a lawyer?” he asked.”Because you have drawn these notes so that, with … Continue reading →

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Samuel Huntington

Posted on November 30, 2011 by DSDI staff

Samuel Huntington was born in the town of Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut on July 5, 1731, the 4th of ten children, and second son of Nathaniel Huntington and Mehetable Thurston. Nathaniel was a farmer and clothier at Scotland, and built … Continue reading →

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