Sherman received no formal education save that offered by the

common schools, but he doubtlessly came under the influence of the

classically trained Reverend Samuel Dunbar and early enjoyed a habit of study that led him to read a lot in theology, history,mathematics, and particularly law and politics. Because of his deep interest in theology, Sherman didn't join the church until early manhood. The reason for this is most likely due to a characteristic caution in making good decisions.

Roger lived in Stoughton, until 1743. There he learned the trade of a cordwainer from his father and helping him on the farms. There is also a picture of Sherman with him at a cobbler's bench, with a book open before him. In that same year Roger moved to Milford, Connecticut, he was appointed surveyor for New Haven County, and he continued in office when

He felt that Congress should be authorized, but not required to do so. He was against slavery and the issuance of paper money and he also felt that all the states should ratify the constitution before it went into effect.

colony's part in the Crown Point expedition. A few other public positions he filled were, being the treasurer at Yale University from 1756-1776. A member of the Connecticut Council, a member of the Continental Congress, and a judge at the Superior Court from 1766-1789.

A couple of facts that are major achievements would be that he

In February of 1754, Sherman was admitted to the Litchfield bar and in May of 1755 he represented New Milford in the General Assembly.This assembly appointed Roger as the justice of peace. Then, in 1759, he became a justice of the county court. At each election, up to 1761, he was reelected as the legislature. His experience with that prepared him for legislative duties during the Revolution, especially with military finance and supply.

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