Thomas Fitch (governor)

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Thomas Fitch (c. 1700 - July 18, 1774) was governor of the Connecticut Colony from 1754 to 1766.

Fitch was born in Norwalk, Connecticut. He graduated from Yale in 1721. Fitch served as Norwalk Justice of the Peace, Deputy and Assistant to the Connecticut General Assembly, Deputy Governor, Chief Justice (to the Connecticut Superior Court), and finally Governor of the Colony of Connecticut.

Fitch died July 18, 1774. He is buried in the East Norwalk Historical Cemetery. His grave inscription reads:

THE HONORABLE THOMAS FITCH, ESQ.

GOV. OF THE COLONY OF CONNECTIOUT,

Eminent and distinguished among mortals.

for great abilities, large acquirements, and a

virtuous character.

a clear, strong, sedate mind,

and an accurate, extensive acquaintance

with law and civil government;

a happy talent of presiding,

close application and strict fidelity,

in the discharge of important trusts,

no less than.

for his employments by the voice of the people

in the chief offices of State,

and at the head of the colony.

Having served his generation by the will of God,

fell asleep July 18 in Domini 1774,

in the 78th year of his age.

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• Connecticut State Library Bio