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1st President of the United States
in Congress Assembled | |
| Predecessor | Office instituted |
| Successor | Thomas McKean |
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7th President of the Continental Congress | |
| Predecessor | John Jay |
| Successor | Office abolished |
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3rd Governor of Connecticut | |
| Predecessor | Matthew Griswold |
| Successor | Oliver Wolcott |
| Born | July 16, 1731 Windham, Connecticut |
| Died | January 5, 1796 Norwich, Connecticut |
| Political Party | None |
Samuel Huntington (July 16, 1731 – January 5, 1796) 1st President of the United States in Congress Assembled was a jurist, statesman, and Patriot in the American Revolution from Connecticut. As a delegate to the Continental Congress, he signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He also served as President of the Continental Congress from 1779 to 1781, chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from 1784 to 1785, and the 3rd Governor of Connecticut from 1786 until his death.