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Jonathan Trumbull

1710–1785 · 18th century · Also known as Jonathan Trumbull Sr.

Jonathan Trumbull was governor of the Connecticut Colony from 1769 to 1784 and the only colonial governor to support the American Revolution. Under him Connecticut kept its charter government and supplied the Continental Army with food, cattle and munitions, earning the name 'Provisions State'. He continued as governor of the new state until 1784.

Jonathan Trumbull
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Connecticut Colony

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