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History of Sunderland, (Franklin County) Massachusetts

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Biographies:

A Biography of Charles Bartlett Andrews

Charles Bartlett Andrews, governor of Connecticut, was born in Sunderland, Mass., Nov. 4, 1834, son of Erastus and Almira (Bartlett) Andrews, and a descendant of Williams Andrews of Hartford, Conn. Charles was graduated at Amherst in 1858; removed to Connecticut; was State senator, 1868-'69; a representative in the legislature in 1878, governor of Connecticut, 1879-'81; judge of the superior court in 1882, and chief justice of the supreme court of errors, 1890-1901. He received the degree of LL.D. from Connecticut Wesleyan university, 1879, from Yale in 1895. He died in Litchfield, Conn., Sept. 12, 1902.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Massachusetts Facts:
Tree: American elm
Bird: chickadee
Flower: mayflower (trailing arbutus)
Nickname: Bay State, Old Colony State
Motto: Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem (By the Sword We Seek Peace, But Peace Only Under Liberty)
Area (sq. mi.): 8,257
Capitol: Boston
Admitted: 6 Feb 1788

Franklin County Facts:

Sunderland is situated 42 meters above sea level.