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Sherman, Roger, 1768-1856

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1768 - 1856

Roger Sherman (1768-1856), served in the Connecticut General Assembly from 1810 to 1811.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Gibbs family papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 236
Overview: Correspondence, financial papers and memorabilia of members of the Gibbs family. Of principal interest are thirteen letters (1783-1796) from Roger Sherman to his brother-in-law, Henry Gibbs, of which five (1789-1790) discuss the deliberations of the first Congress of the United States. Other figures represented in the papers are two Josiah Willard Gibbses (father and son) and Addison Van Name.
Dates: 1718-1893