Eliphalet Dyer
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Eliphalet Dyer (September 14, 1721 – May 13, 1807) was an American lawyer, jurist, and statesman from Windham, Connecticut.[1] He was a delegate for Connecticut to many sessions of the Continental Congress, where he signed the 1774 Continental Association.
Quick Facts Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, Delegate to the Continental Congress ...
Eliphalet Dyer | |
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Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court | |
In office 1789–1793 | |
Delegate to the Continental Congress | |
In office 1774–1779 | |
In office 1782–1783 | |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1756–1784 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1721-09-14)September 14, 1721 Windham, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | May 13, 1807(1807-05-13) (aged 85) Windham, Connecticut, U.S. |
Resting place | Windham Cemetery |
Spouse | Huldah |
Children | 6 |
Education | Yale College (1740) |
Military service | |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | French and Indian War |
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