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Roger Sherman
American lawyer, statesman, and Founding Father (1721–1793)
For other people named Roger Sherman, see Roger Sherman (disambiguation).
Roger Sherman | |
|---|---|
| In office June 13, 1791 – July 23, 1793 | |
| Preceded by | William S.
Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Stephen M. Mitchell |
| In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Amasa Learned |
| In office 1784–1784 | |
| In office 1774–1781 | |
| In office 1784–1793 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Bishop |
| Born | (1721-04-19)April 19, 1721 Newton, Province of Massachusetts, British America |
| Died | July 23, 1793(1793-07-23) (aged 72) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Resting place | Grove Street Cemetery New Haven |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Pro-Administration |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Hartwell (m. 1749; died 1760) |
| Children | 15 |
| Profession | P
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