MEET OLIVER WOLCOTT; 1726-1797

Oliver Wolcott's family came to America in 1630 when Henry Wolcott obtained a charter to form the state of Connecticut , thus making Oliver a long standing American.
Oliver entered Yale College and graduated in 1747, and received a Captain's Commission and took part in the French and Indiana war.  He rose to the rank of Mayor General quickley and then turned to the study of medicine, but as he finished his study he was appointed Sheriff and judge of his county. 
Mr. Wolcott became a member of the General Congress in 1775 and took an active part in the debates over the Independence of the Colonies,
Oliver commanded Connecticut Militia in the battle of New York before returning to the General Congress and was there when forced to move that body from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
He took part in the capture of Burgoyne and his army in October 1777 before returning to his seat in Congress.
He was active in the recruiting of soldiers during the Revolution while, at the same time, sitting in Congress, moving when threatened by the British and, as Major General, commanding troops when needed.  He was chosen Governor of Connecticut in 1796 and re-elected in 1797 and served until his death late that year.  Oliver Wolcott was very busy man!...Medicineman!