ADAMS, Andrew, a Delegate
from Connecticut; born in Stratford, Conn., January 7, 1736; pursued preparatory
studies; was graduated from Yale College in 1760; studied law, and was admitted
to the Fairfield County bar; prosecuting attorney of Litchfield County in 1772;
moved in 1774 to Litchfield, which thereafter remained his home; member of the
Connecticut Council of Safety for two years; served in the Revolutionary War
with the rank of colonel; member of the State house of representatives
1776-1781, serving as speaker in 1779 and 1780; Member of the Continental
Congress in 1778; signer of the Articles of Confederation in 1778; member of the
executive council in 1789; appointed chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme
Court in 1793 and served in this position until his death in Litchfield, Conn.,
November 26, 1797; interment in East Cemetery.- -Biographical
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