Born in 1758 in West Hartford, Connecticut and educated at Yale University, Noah Webster served in the American Revolution, studied law and taught school. He published a spelling book in 1783, to differentiate American English from British in terms of spelling, grammar and pronunciation. In 1828, he published the American Dictionary of the English Language. He died in New Haven in 1843. Noah Webster House Museum@ (1) 1. From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster - Overview of the author of America's first dictionary. 2. MSN Learning & Research Plus: Webster, Noah - Biographical information, from Encarta. 3. Noah Webster - Biographical information from the Connecticut Humanities Council. 4. An Oration on the Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - Text of speech given by Noah Webster in 1802. 5. Grave of Noah Webster - Photos from the Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut. 6. In the Liberal Tradition - Discussion on Noah Webster's views on religion and citizenship. 7. Noah Webster - Vintage photograph, vital statistics and biographical information. 8. Noah Webster Discussion Port - Discussion board devoted to light-hearted exchange about Noah Webster. 9. Noah Webster Writings and Biography - Biography, quotes and reading list. 10. The Dictionary Wars - Essay on the book Americans respect the most. 11. Webster, Noah - Biographical information, from Encyclopedia.com.

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