William
LEDYARD
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Born: 6 December 1738 in Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
William had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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William LEDYARD died 6 September 1781 in Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut.
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Birth — 17386 December 1738
Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Death — 17816 September 1781
Groton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 42.
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Last updated: 2/12/2025 11:00:52 AM
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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