Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., Gov. (1710 - 1785) MP

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Birthplace: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death: Died in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Occupation: GOV. OF CONN. (1776-1784)
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Info added per DAR's "Lineage Book of the Charter Members" by Mary S Lockwood and published 1895 states johathan Trumbull, who served as the Revolutionary governor of Connecticut, he was a great fried of Washington's and the phrase, "We must consult Brother Jonathan," was so often used by him that it spread through the army and country, and "Brother Jonathan" became a national and generic name for an American everywhere. Trumbull was denounced by the Britich Government as the "Rebel Governor" and a price was set upon his head."

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Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., Gov.'s Timeline

1710
October 12, 1710
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
1735
December 9, 1735
Age 25
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
1737
1737
Age 26
Lebanon, CT
1740
March 26, 1740
Age 29
Lebanon, Connecticut, United States
1742
January 25, 1742
Age 31
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
1745
July 16, 1745
Age 34
Lebanon, CT
1750
February 5, 1750
Age 39
Lebanon, CT
1756
June 6, 1756
Age 45
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut
1785
August 17, 1785
Age 74
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
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