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Thomas Welles
Meet Thomas Welles, who served as governor, treasurer, and secretary of the Connecticut Colony. He may have been one of the Europeans who settled Hartford.
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George Wyllys
Read about George Wyllys, governor of the Colony of Connecticut in 1642. He was a leader who helped shape colonial governance and New England unity.
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Edward Hopkins
Find out about Edward Hopkins, a governor of the Colony of Connecticut in the 1640s and 1650s. He was also a successful merchant and member of Cromwell's parliament.
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John Haynes
Explore the life of John Haynes, the first governor of Connecticut Colony. He was also on the committee that drafted the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.
Governor biographies