Col. John Durkee, Norwichtown's Hero
The passage of
the Stamp Act on March 22, 1765 gave rise to the
formation
of the Sons of Liberty in Connecticut to prevent its
implementation.
Formed at Durkee's Tavern in Norwich, they were
led by
John Durkee, who became a decorated Revolutionary war
hero. Col.
Durkee fought along side of General George Washington
in all the
battles of that famous war. Col. Durkee is my ancestor.
Claire
Durkee Worthington
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