Roger Wolcott (Connecticut politician)
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For other men with this name, see Roger Wolcott (disambiguation).
Roger Wolcott (January 4, 1679 – May 17, 1767) was an American weaver, statesman, and politician from Windsor, Connecticut. He served as colonial governor of Connecticut from 1751 to 1754.
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Roger Wolcott | |
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Deputy Governor | |
In office 1741–1750 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan Law |
Succeeded by | Thomas Fitch |
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Born | (1679-01-04)January 4, 1679 Windsor, Connecticut |
Died | May 17, 1767(1767-05-17) (aged 88) Windsor, Connecticut |
Spouse | Sarah Drake Wolcott |
Children | Roger Wolcott Elizabeth Wolcott Newberry Alexander Wolcott Josiah Wolcott Erastus Wolcott Ursula Wolcott Griswold Oliver Wolcott Marian Wolcott Williams |
Occupation | Weaver, Statesman, Politician |
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