'''Oliver Wolcott''' (b. December 1, 1726 ; d. December 1, 1797) is an American Founding Father. He was a graduate of Yale College, a Captain during the [[French and Indian War]] and Sheriff of Litchfield County. Oliver Wolcott would become Brigadier General of the entire Connecticut force, under command of the Continental Armies. He was a delegate to the [[Continental Congress]] from Connecticut that signed the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Also a Lt. Governor and the Governor of [[Connecticut]]. | '''Oliver Wolcott''' (b. December 1, 1726 ; d. December 1, 1797) is an American Founding Father. He was a graduate of Yale College, a Captain during the [[French and Indian War]] and Sheriff of Litchfield County. Oliver Wolcott would become Brigadier General of the entire Connecticut force, under command of the Continental Armies. He was a delegate to the [[Continental Congress]] from Connecticut that signed the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Also a Lt. Governor and the Governor of [[Connecticut]]. |