Portrait of Samuel Canfield
Richard Jennys
Richard Jennys
Samuel Canfield
Other Name:
Col. Samuel Canfield
Gender:
Male
Born:
April 5, 1726
Died:
August 17, 1799
Home Town:
New Milford, CT
Marriage(s):
Elizabeth Judson Canfield (June 5, 1755)
Biographical Notes:
Canfield served as an officer during the Revolution and later was a member of the Connecticut State Legislature. At time of Shay's rebellion, he was chosen among others to go to Sharon to suppress Shay's attempts to instigate rebellion in that town.
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