Nathaniel Shaw

Nathaniel Shaw Jr. (1703—1778) was a Connecticut Patriot, and an American Revolutionary War soldier.

Nathaniel Shaw
Born(1703-09-26)September 26, 1703
Fairfield, Connecticut Colony (now Fairfield), Connecticut
DiedAugust 26, 1778(1778-08-26) (aged 74)
New London, Connecticut
For the director, see Nathaniel Shaw (director).

Biography

Nathaniel Shaw Jr. was a successful merchant who owned several privateering ships. Both the Continental Congress and the State of Connecticut made him a naval agent during the American Revolutionary War, and he had the responsibility of drawing up orders for privateers as well as distributing captured prizes. His Shaw Mansion (New London, Connecticut) is now the headquarters of the Connecticut Historical Society.[1]

References
  1. New London’s Sound Defense ConnecticutHistory.org


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