Encyclopedia of Connecticut biography, genealogical-memorial; representative citizens; . t State, andcontinued actively there until his deathFor over half a century he was one ofthe most prominent and distinguishedmembers of that bar. and at his deathwas its oldest member. He was admittedto the Supreme Court and was in the fore-most ranks. He was generous to a fault,and possessed a high degree of upright-ness and moral character which acquiredfor him the esteem and respect of all hisfellow citizens. He was married, in 1818,to Eliza, a daughter of Henry Clymer, andgranddaughter of George Clymer
Encyclopedia of Connecticut biography, genealogical-memorial; representative citizens; . t State, andcontinued actively there until his deathFor over half a century he was one ofthe most prominent and distinguishedmembers of that bar. and at his deathwas its oldest member. He was admittedto the Supreme Court and was in the fore-most ranks. He was generous to a fault,and possessed a high degree of upright-ness and moral character which acquiredfor him the esteem and respect of all hisfellow citizens. He was married, in 1818,to Eliza, a daughter of Henry Clymer, andgranddaughter of George Clymer, a signerof the Declaration of Independence. Thefollowing is from the family manuscriptof Smiths Lloyd and Carpenter Line-age. George Clymer, signer of the Declaration ofIndependence, was one of the men who madethe success of the Revolution possible, withoutthe display which made many more men moreprominent. From the first shot fired at BunkerHill to the final adoption of the Constitution, hewas indefatigable in his efforts for his countrysgood. Unlike many men who gained fame in 28.
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