Roger Sherman Baldwin
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Roger Sherman Baldwin (January 4, 1793 – February 19, 1863) was an American politician who served as the 32nd Governor of Connecticut from 1844 to 1846 and a United States senator from 1847 to 1851. As a lawyer, his career was most notable for his participation in the 1841 Amistad case.
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Not to be confused with Roger Nash Baldwin, the 20th-century founder of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Quick Facts 32nd Governor of Connecticut, Lieutenant ...
Roger Sherman Baldwin | |
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32nd Governor of Connecticut | |
In office May 1, 1844 – May 6, 1846 | |
Lieutenant | Reuben Booth |
Preceded by | Chauncey Fitch Cleveland |
Succeeded by | Isaac Toucey |
United States Senator from Connecticut | |
In office November 11, 1847 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Jabez W. Huntington |
Succeeded by | Isaac Toucey |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1837-1838 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1793-01-04)January 4, 1793 New Haven, Connecticut |
Died | February 19, 1863(1863-02-19) (aged 70) New Haven, Connecticut |
Political party | Whig Republican |
Spouse | |
Children | 9, incl. Simeon Eben Baldwin |
Alma mater | Yale College Litchfield Law School |
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