Roger Sherman was born in Newton, Massachusetts on April 19, 1721, to William and Mehetabel Sherman. Roger lived in Newton until 1743. He was taught the trade of a cobbler. He received no formal education. He was taught be Rev. Samuel Dunbar. Rev. Dunbar taught Rogers math, history, theology , law and politics. Rogers was very interested in law and politics. Sherman was a very smart man. He was often seen by those that he worked with reading while working. Sherman was also interested in the church. Because of this it was very strange that he didn't join the church until early manhood. His…
