Ansonia in the Revolution

Humphreys' birthplace - Washington's aide. Tier 2 - One sourced story.

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[Verified] David Humphreys was born in what was then Derby (now Ansonia) and served as Washington's aide-de-camp from 1780. Washington wrote of him: 'his zeal in the cause of his country, his good sense, prudence and attachment to me, rendered him dear to me.' - ConnecticutHistory.org

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