Representative Roger Sherman
Roger Sherman (1721-1793), M.A. (Hon.) 1768
Painting (ca. 1775) by Ralph Earl (1751-1801)
Courtesy of the Yale University Art Gallery 
| Life dates: | 19 April 1721 - 23 July 1793 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Occupation (1789): | Lawyer |
| Place of Birth: | Newton, Massachusetts |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 67 |
| Religion (1789): | Congregationalist |
| College Education: | Yale |
| Marital Status (1789): | Married |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | None |
| Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature Continental Congress Mayor of New Haven, CT |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | Yes |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | Yes |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Pro |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Moderate |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1791 | Senate Service | 1791-1793 |
