Governor biographies

  • William Buckingham

    Discover William Buckingham, Connecticut’s governor during the Civil War who supported Abraham Lincoln and led the state's wartime efforts.

    Governor biographies
  • 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.

    Governor biographies
  • William O'Neill

    Read about William "Bill" O'Neill, who first became governor when Ella Grasso retired due to ill health. O'Neill served as Connecticut's governor from 1980 to 1991.

    Governor biographies
  • 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."

    Governor biographies

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