Wolcott, Oliver
signer of the declaration of independence, was born Nov. 26, 1726, in Windsor, Conn. He was one of the signers of the declaration of independence and of the articles of confederation; and was a delegate to the continental congress from 1775 to 1778, and from 1780 to 1784. As a military man he rose to the grade of major-general, and was present at the capture of Burgoyne.
In 1786 he was elected lieutenant-governor of Connecticut, holding the office ten years. He was governor of Connecticut from 1796 until his death. He died Dec. 1, 1797, in Litchfield, Conn.