Jonathan Law

Jonathan Law (August 6, 1674 – November 6, 1750) was the 27th Governor of the Colony of Connecticut, serving in that office from 1741 to 1750.

In October 1724, he became Deputy Governor and, in May 1725, Chief Judge of the Superior Court, holding these two offices at the same time, which was possible under the government of that era.

He had an extensive farm and was one of the first to plant mulberry trees and introduce raising silk worms to Connecticut.

He advocated the industry and advertised by wearing a coat and stockings made of Connecticut silk at a public appearance in 1747.

[5] Jonathan Law High School in Milford Connecticut was named in his honor.