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John Treadwell
Read about John Treadwell, Federalist governor of Connecticut from 1809 to 1811. He is known as the “father of common school education."
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John H. Trumbull
Discover John H. Trumbull, who was governor from 1925 to 1931. He was a business leader and early aviator who became known as "the Flying Governor."
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Samuel Huntington
Learn about Samuel Huntington, Connecticut governor, Declaration of Independence signer, and President of the Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War era.
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Matthew Griswold
Read about Matthew Griswold IV, Patriot leader, governor of Connecticut from 1784 through 1786, and chief justice of the CT Supreme Court.
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Jonathan Trumbull Sr.
Learn about Jonathan Trumbull Sr., the only colonial governor to side with the patriots. He led state efforts to supply the Continental Army and was a close advisor of George Washington.
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William Pitkin
Explore the life of William Pitkin, the governor of the Colony of Connecticut from 1766-1769 who became known as the "Champion of colonial rights."
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Thomas Fitch
Learn about Thomas Fitch, governor of Connecticut Colony from 1754 to 1766. He guided the colony through war, taxation crises, and rising tensions before the American Revolution.
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Roger Wolcott
Learn about Roger Wolcott, governor of colonial Connecticut from 1750 to 1754, military leader, judge, and father of a famous political dynasty.
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Jonathan Law
Explore the life of Jonathan Law. He was a chief justice, governor of the Colony of Connecticut from 1741 to 1750, and a leader during the Great Awakening era.
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Joseph Talcott
Learn about Joseph Talcott, who was the governor of colonial Connecticut from 1724 to 1741. He was also a judge, militia officer, and defender of Connecticut’s charter rights.
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Gurdon Saltonstall
Find out about Gurdon Saltonstall, who was governor of the Connecticut Colony from 1708 to 1724. He shaped early colonial governance and church reforms.
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Fitz-John Winthrop
Learn about Fitz-John Winthrop, who was governor from 1698 to 1707. He convinced King William and Queen Mary to affirm the Connecticut Charter of 1662.
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Robert Treat
Learn about Robert Treat, the Colony of Connecticut's governor from 1683 to 1698. He worked to protect CT's self-governance and played a role in the Charter Oak legend.
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William Leete
Find out about William Leete, the governor of the New Haven Colony who helped it unite with the Colony of Connecticut. He served as governor of Connecticut from 1676 to 1683.
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John Winthrop, Jr.
Read about John Winthrop the Younger, the Connecticut colonial governor, scientist, and leader who secured the historic 1662 Charter.
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John Webster
Learn about John Webster, the governor of Connecticut in 1656. He helped shape early colonial government, law, and settlement in New England.
Governor biographies