Huntington, Gen. Jedediah b. August 4, 1743 d. September 25, 1818 Revolutionary War General. Graduated from Harvard College with a bachelor's degree in 1763, and received his master's degree from Yale College in 1770. Entered his father's shipping business and became very successful. His military career began upon his commission as an ensign in Connectcut's colonial militia, and he rose to the rank of colonel by the time of hostilites with Britain. During the American Revolution, he led the 20th Regiment of Connecticut Militia against the enemy at Long Island...[Read More] (Bio by: wildgoose) Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Huntington, Samuel b. July 3, 1731 d. January 5, 1796 Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. Some historians also consider him the first President of the United States. Born in Windham, Connecticut, he was apprenticed to a cooper (a barrel maker – a valuable colonial trade). Samuel studied law books in his spare time, and at age 22, he passed the test to practice law in Connecticut. A few years later, he moved to Norwich, Connecticut, where he set up a law practice, and married Martha Devotion, a minister’s daughter. Shy...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, USA
b. April 19, 1736 d. October 16, 1800