John  Anderson

  • Master / Mistress: Gov. Skene
  • Occupation: Servant; Black Governor
  • Most recent residence: Hartford, CT
  • Notes: 05/11/1776 Gov. Cuff resigned and Anderson took over as Black Governor. The transition was controversial.
  • Bibliographic sources: Hinman, 32-33, note.

    • 05/11/1776 Gov. Cuff resigned and Anderson took over as Black Governor. The transition was controversial.

  • Confidence Level - confidence_level - Slightly Confident
  • Ethnicity/Race/Tribal Affiliation: Black (defined as Unknown origins, but listed as a person of color)
  • Gender: Male