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Magistrates of the Connecticut General Court (1636–62)
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The list Magistrates of the Connecticut General Court (1636–62) includes
Thomas Welles, George Wyllys, John Winthrop the Younger, William Phelps (colonist) and John Webster (governor).
The list consists of 12 members.
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Thomas Welles
Governor of the Colony of ConnecticutOverview: Thomas Welles (c. – 14 January 1660) is the only person in Connecticut's history to hold all four top offices: governor, deputy governor, treasurer, and secretary. In 1639, he was elected as the ...Date of birth: 1590Date of death: 1660Age: 69 (age at death)Nationality: BritishOccupation: Politician
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George Wyllys
Governor of the Connecticut Colony
Overview: George Wyllys or Wyllis (1590 – 9 March 1645) served for a year (1642–1643) as one of the early governors of the Connecticut Colony. 0
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John Winthrop the Younger
American politician (1606–1676)
Overview: John Winthrop the Younger (February 12, 1606 – April 6, 1676) was an early governor of the Connecticut Colony, and he played a large role in the merger of several separate settlements into the unified ...Date of birth: 12 February 1606Date of death: 1676Age: 69 (age at death)Nationality: BritishOccupation: Scientist 0
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4.Overview: Matthew Marvin Sr. (bapt. March 26, 1600 – December 20, 1678) was a founding settler of Hartford and Norwalk, Connecticut. He served as a deputy of the General Court of the Colony of Connecticut from ...Date of birth: 26 March 1600Date of death: 20 December 1678Age: 78 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Surveyor 0
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5.Overview: Robert Coe (26 October 1596 – 1689) was an early English settler and the progenitor in New England of many Coes in America. Robert Coe was born at Thorpe Morieux, Suffolk, England, and baptised there on ... 0
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William Phelps (colonist)
British, ExplorerOverview: William Phelps, (c.—July 14, 1672) was a Puritan who emigrated from Crewkerne, England in 1630, one of the founders of both Dorchester, Boston Massachusetts and Windsor, Connecticut, and one of eight ...Date of birth: 1599Date of death: 1672Age: 72 (age at death)Nationality: BritishOccupation: Explorer 0
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7.Overview: John Webster (bef August 16, 1590 – April 5, 1661) was an early colonial settler of New England, serving one term as governor of the Colony of Connecticut in 1656.Date of birth: 9 August 1590Date of death: 5 April 1661Age: 70 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Politician 0
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Richard Treat
Early English colonist in North AmericaOverview: Richard Treat (or Trott) (1584 – 1669) was an early settler in New England and a patentee of the Royal Charter of Connecticut, 1662.Date of birth: 28 August 1584Date of death: 14 February 1669Age: 84 (age at death)Nationality: British 0
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Edward Hopkins
English colonist and politician (1600–1657)Overview: Edward Hopkins (1600 – March 1657) was an English colonist and politician and 2nd Governor of the Connecticut Colony. Active on both sides of the Atlantic, he was a founder of the New Haven and Connecticut ... 0
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John Mason (c.1600–1672)
English settler, soldier, commander, and Deputy Governor
Overview: John Mason (October 1600 – January 30, 1672) was an English-born settler, soldier, commander and Deputy Governor of the Connecticut Colony. Mason was best known for leading a group of Puritan settlers ...Date of birth: October 1600Date of death: 30 January 1672Age: 71 (age at death)Nationality: American 0
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Roger Ludlow
English lawyer, founder and deputy governor of Connecticut Colony
Overview: Roger Ludlow (1590–1664) was an English lawyer, magistrate, military officer, and colonist. He was active in the founding of the Colony of Connecticut, and helped draft laws for it and the nearby Mass ...Date of birth: 1590Date of death: 1664Age: 73 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Attorney 0
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John Haynes
English politicianOverview: John Haynes (May 1, 1594 – c. January 9, 1653/4), also sometimes spelled Haines, was a colonial magistrate and one of the founders of the Connecticut Colony. He served one term as governor of the ... 0
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