Roger Wolcott (Connecticut politician)

For other men with this name, see Roger Wolcott (disambiguation).
Roger Wolcott
Deputy Governor
In office
1741–1750
Preceded byJonathan Law
Succeeded byThomas Fitch
Personal details
Born(1679-01-04)January 4, 1679
Windsor, Connecticut
DiedMay 17, 1767(1767-05-17) (aged 88)
Windsor, Connecticut
SpouseSarah Drake Wolcott
ChildrenRoger Wolcott
Elizabeth Wolcott Newberry
Alexander Wolcott
Josiah Wolcott
Hepzibah Wolcott Strong
Erastus Wolcott
Ursula Wolcott Griswold
Oliver Wolcott
Marian Wolcott Williams
(Among Others)
OccupationWeaver, Statesman, Politician
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Major-General Roger Wolcott (January 4, 1679 – May 17, 1767) was an American lawyer, militia officer, politician, and judge who served as the governor of Connecticut from 1750 to 1754.

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