Connecticut Quotes
Hooker had been a citizen of the Massachusetts Bay Colony when a disagreement broke out that would have profound implications for America. Governor Winthrop wanted to limit the right of voting to members in good standing of the Puritan Church. Hooker, although a Puritan minister himself, dissented and insisted that suffrage be for all regardless of religious affiliation. In June of 1636, Hooker and his entire congregation, driving their cattle and carting their belongings, left Massachusetts and set out for the Connecticut Valley, founding Hartford and a new colony.
The state legislature was in afternoon session when the skies almost completely darkened during a storm. Some religious legislators thought the end of the world was approaching and asked for adjournment. Frequently quoted by JFK in the 1960 presidential campaign.
Strong argued in petitioning a Connecticut court for divorce in 1788 that her husband’s abuse had removed her obligation to obey him
The State of Connecticut voted for disestablishment—no longer supporting an established church. There were many religious people who saw this as a calamity for religion and the churches. Lyman in retrospect had a different view. Father of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher
On this day there was a combination of weather and forest fires in New England and the day darkened markedly. Many legislators thought that the Day of Judgment was upon them and wanted to adjourn. Davenport persuaded them to continue.
Connecticut’s militia had the large contingent of British Troops outside of Boston to their North and the extensive British military to their South in New York City. So there was no where they could maneuver without running into overwhelmingly superior British Forces.