New Haven in the Revolution

Raided 1779 - Roger Sherman. Tier 1 - A deep well of the Revolution.

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[Verified] On July 5, 1779, British forces under Tryon landed and occupied New Haven for two days, plundering homes and clashing with local militia and Yale students. - Connecticut State Library

[Verified] Roger Sherman of New Haven was the only person to sign all four founding documents: the Articles of Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution. - U.S. Senate Historical Office

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