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In memory of
John Hubbell, who died Sept. 18, 1822, in his 71 year.
Sarah Hubbell died Nov. 4. 1841, Æ. 92.
John T. Hubbell, only son of Abijah & Jane Hubbell, died in de- fence of his country at Hampton Hospital, Va., Sept. 23, 1864, Æ. 19. He was a member of Co. F. Int Conn. Artillery, C. V.
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Lewis Hubbell Died April 7, 1869, Aged 73 yrs. & 2 mos.
In memory of
Eliza, wife of Lewis Hubbell, who died Jan. 26, 1848, Æ. 42 yrs. & 4 mo. There is rest in Heaven.
A Child of Lewis & Eliza Hubbell, was born Dec. 17, 1825, Æt. 4 weeks. These ashes say that we are all by nature equal Past virtue may shine but the soul's alone im- mortal.
Marcus Hubbell, who died Oct. 14, 1829, In the 23 year of his Age.
In memory of
Mercy Hubbell, wife of Agur Hub- bell, who died Aug. 21, 1840, aged 56 years 11 months & 9 days. Let love immortal, undissembled love Still, still pursue her to the realms above Where may we meet at this life's end And there unite with our departed friends.
In memory of Naboth Hubbell, who died Jan. 9, 1846, A. 67 years. Pass a few swiftly fleeting years, And all that now in bodies live, Shall quit like me this vale of tears, Their righteous sentence to receive. But all before they hence remove, May mansions for themselves prepare, In that eternal home above, And O. my God shall I be there.
Polly, wife of Naboth Hubbell, died Sept. 28, 1854, Æ. 74.
In memory of
Mrs. Phebe Hubbell, wife of Mr. Nathan Hubbell, who departed this life April 22ª, 1798, in the 28th year of her age.
Philo Hubbell Died June 1, 1880, Aged 68 years.
Shelton Hubbell Died June 24, 1851, Æ. 37 Yrs. & 6 mo.
Here lyes ve Body of
Mr. Timothy Hubbell,* Departed this life Febry y" 11th, 1739/40, in yº 20th year of his age.
Whose Lovely Form here Worms Consume His Parents Breasts a Living Tomb The Sweet Image Safe Containe
Till the Same fetures Rise again.
In memory of
Mr. Timothy Hubbell, who died Jan. 12, 1808, in the 68 year of his age.
In memory of
Abigail Hubbell, widow of Timothy Hubbell, who died Aug. 31, 1830, aged 94 years.
Two children of Capt. Gideon & Mrs. Mary Leavenworth ;
Gideon Hull died Jan. 1, 1805, Æ. 9 mos.
Sophia Amanda died Feb. 8, 1816, Æt. 3 years and 8 months.
HUBBELL. [A MONUMENT.]
Wells Hubbell Died Dec. 27, 1881, Aged 63 yrs.
In memory of Ebenezer Johnson, who died June 29, 1837, aged 58.
Hepsa, wife of Ebenezer Johnson, Died May 4, 1853, A. 71.
Charles, son of Ebenezer Johnson, who died Dec. 25, 1804, At. 3 yrs.
* This stone was removed to this yard from the old burying place about a quarter of a mile east of Huntington Centre Post Office.
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Sarah Grace, wife of Edwin C. | Johnson, Died Nov. 4, 1847, Aged 37. Dearest Sarah thou hast left us Here thy loss we deeply feel But 'tis God that hath bereft us He can all our sorrows heal. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life bas fled ;
Then in Heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tear is shed.
Engraved in Marble is the Memory of Agur Judson, Esgr., who after a short illness took leave of Life on the 16th of July, AD. 1791, in the 68th year of his age. Blessed are the Dead who die in the Lord. Capt. David Judson died Jan. 2, 1819, aged 65 years.
Grissel Judson Died April 27, 1849. Aged 87.
In memory of Isaac Judson who died May 8, 1844, aged 63 years.
Thou art gone from us dear father, Thy voice no more we hear ; Thou hast left our kindred circle A brighter home to cheer. JUDSON. [A MONUMENT.] Avis, wife of Isaac Judson, Died Dec. 3, 1859, A. 72.
Their Son Agur Died Jan. 8, 1881, Æ. 64.
Charles S. Died June 18, 1850, A. 41.
Catharine E. Died Oct. 27, 1882, Æ. 57. Lucinda A. Died Apr. 4, 1881, Æ. 59. In memory of
Grace, daughter of Isaac & Avis Jud- son, who died June 18, 1834, aged 18 yrs. Farewell dear daughter, a short farewell, With grief does our sad bosoms swell ; But a brighter day will soon arise 'Tis then we'll meet thee in the skies.
In memory of
William D., Son of Isaac & Avis Judson, who died Oct. 4, 1832, aged 3 years.
Sacred to the memory of Miss Jennet Judson, daughter of Capt David & Mrs. Grissel Judson, who died of consumption Jan. 9, 1818, aged 21.
Our Father James Laborie Died June 16, 1868, Æ. 68 years.
Our Mother Roxana, Wife of James Laborie, Died Dec. 22, 1880, A. 72 Years & 5 mos.
In memory of Bulah, wife of Jabez Lake, who died July 21, 1830, aged 55. Mother we shall meet again Where no sorrow is, nor pain, Beneath this sod thine ashes lie Thy spirit dwells with God on high.
In memory of
Victory, son of Jabez & Bulah Lake,
who died July 21, 1830, Aged 34. Husband is thy gentle head Pillowed in this narrow bed, These eyes once so fondly turned on me, In the dark grave no more I see.
Walker Lake Died Aug. 11, 1851, E. 77.
Sally B., wife of Walker Lake, Died Nov. 9, 1859, Æ. 81.
Holiness to the Lord
Edmund Leavenworth Died Jan. 20, 1857, Æ. 91.
Mrs. Amy Leavenworth, wife of Edmund Leavenworth, Esqr., Died April 30, 1849, Æt. 75.
In memory of Mary, wife of Edmund Leavenworth,
who died Dec. 8, 1819, aged 55 years. This world, farewell, husband adieu My Children dear, farewell to you My friends, to you a long farewell, Alas my doom's a narrow cell.
In memory of
Edmund Leavenworth, Jr., who was drowned June 13, 1823, aged 21 years 6 mos. & 5 ds.
Hepsey Leavenworth Died Jan. 18, 1865, Æ. 78 yrs. Capt. Gideon Leavenworth died April 19, 1816, aged 64 years & 6 mos.
In memory of
Mrs. Sarah Leavenworth Wife of Capt. Gideon Leavenworth, born Febry 18th 1761, and died Octo. 27th 1798 in the 38th year of her age. Farewell bright soul, a short farewell, Till we shall meet again above, In the sweet groves where pleasures dwell And trees of life bear fruits of love.
Sacred to the memory of Mary Ann, late wife of Capt. Gideon Leavenworth, who died Nov. 3, 1837, in the 70 year of her age.
While living she possessed a humble confi- dence in the Redeemer and exemplified ber faith in him by a meek and Christian like deportment in all the relations of life.
Theron J., son of Wm. A. & Gertrude MCEwen Died July 25, 1884, A. 2 yrs. 2 mos.
A little Bird A while given Removed above To bloom in Heaven.
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In memory of Jane, wife of James Mills & daut. of Simon & Rebecca Patterson who died July 9, 1837. A. 24 yrs. Why then lament departed friends Or shake at death's alarm ? Death, but the servant Jesus sends To call us to his arms.
Rachel M.Neil, Wife of Loomis Rowley Died Jan. 29, 1866, Æ. 62. Isaac C. Osborn Died June 17, 1852, Æ. 72.
Anna, Wife of Isaac C. Osborn Died Nov. 3, 1853, 2. 69.
Samuel Patterson died April 15, 1829, aged 82 years & 7 months.
In memory of
Hannah Patterson, wife of Sam- uel Patterson, who died Oct. 24, 1819, aged 71 years 7 mo. & 15 da. Having obtaned a comfortable hope of blessed immortality.
In memory of
Rebecca Patterson, wife of Samuel Patterson who died March 8, 1827, aged 34 years.
In memory of
Emeline E., wife of Truman Percy who died Jan. 19, 1834, aged 22 yrs. & 8 months.
Though death has torn thee from my arms It fills me with no dread alarms, I hope to meet you on that shore, Where parting shall be no more.
[A MONUMENT.]
Yelverton Perry Died June 30, 1821, Æ. 83.
Patience Tomlinson His wife died Sept. 1823, Æ. 75. Buried in Southbury.
In memory of
Moses Platt, who died Sept. 18, 1819, in his 73 year.
Hannah, his wife died Sept. 11, 1816, in her 64th year.
In memory of two daughters of Moses & Hannah Platt. Betsey died Oct. 25, 1796 in her 18 year.
Mercy died April 11, 1811 aged 23.
Ann Eliza, wife of W. H. Scott, and daughter of Lewis Hubbell, died April 8, 1858, A. 20 yrs. & 3 mo. Another hand is beckoning us Another call is given And glows once more with angel steps The path which reaches heaven Fold her, O Father in thine arms And let her henceforth be A messenger of love between Our human hearts and thee.
In memory of Abigail, wife of William Shelton & daughter of Richard & Sally Hubbell who died Nov. 8, 1823, in her 25 year. I seek not equal grace with Paul, Not Peter's pardon crave ; But what the thief gained on the cross, O that I pray to have. In memory of Mr. Daniel Shelton who died Oct. 15, 1816, in the 82 year of his age. In memory of Mary, wife of Daniel Shelton who died July 6, 1819, in her 80 year. She was a kind & affectionate Mother.
In memory of Ransom Shelton who died Feb. 24, 1828, in the 31" year of his age.
In memory of Mr. Thaddeus Shelton who died March 18, 1819, in the 60 year of his age. In memory of Clarke, Son of Thaddeus Shelton who died Dec. 11, 1804. A. 3 yrs. In memory of Victory Shelton who died April 10, A.D. 1817. A. 44. How short the life of dying man, His days on earth are but a span ; Begins his life, then hears his doom Cut down by death to fill the tomb. Nathan Shepard Died Mar. 31, 1858, Æ. 81. In memory of Nancy, wife of Nathan Shepard who died March 21, 1827, aged 45 years. In memory of Sally Jennett, wife of Sheldon Tom- linson, who died Feb. 25, 1843, aged 25 years.
Nip'd by the wind's untimely blast, Parched by the sun's directer ray, The momentary glories waste The short lived beauties die away.
Lyman Waters Died Jan. 26, 1878, Aged 77 yrs. 6 mo.
Laura, His Wife Died April 17, 1840, Aged 39 yrs.
Maria, His Wife Died June 17, 1841, Aged 39 yrs. Ruth A. His Wife Died Aug. 7, 1876, Aged 59 yrs.
In memory of
John Wheeler who died June 3, 1833 aged 71 years.
In memory of Nicholas Wheeler, son of John T. & Jane Wheeler who died July 5, 1819, aged 25 years. Behold and see as you pass by As you are now so once was I As I am now soon you must be Prepare for death and follow me.
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The Congregational Church of Huntington was organized with ninety-two members from the Stratford church, February 12, 1724, and Mr. Jedidiah Mills was ordained pastor the same day. In connection with the call and settlement of Mr. Mills a vote was passed "without contradiction of any person, to give Mr. Mills eighty pounds towards building his house, forty pounds of it in money and forty pounds of it in work, and in the beginning fifty pounds salary a year, and afterwards rising as God shall enable us and as Mr. Mills shall stand in need, and as this society shall think fit, and also one hundred acres of land already given by the town of Stratford." This was a more comfortable start than many of the ministers of that day received.
The first meeting house was built about 1720, on Fanton Hill, about eighty rods northeast of the present one. The second house stood about twenty rods northeast of the pres- ent one, and the third-the present one-was erected in 1832.
During the Rev. Mr. Punderson's ministry of twenty-six years here 214 persons were admitted to the church.
Rev. Jedidiah Mills, third son and child of Peter Mills, Jr., and Joanna (Porter) Mills, of Windsor, Conn., was born in Windsor, March [May] 23, 1697. Two of his younger brothers were graduated at Yale College in 1737 and 1738, respectively. During his college course he was of the Weth- ersfield secession of Yale, thus obtaining his education mainly from the Rev. Elisha Williams, and was graduated in 1722. He studied theology and showed such promise that he was called, December 2, 1723, to the vacant church in North Haven, Conn., but accepted, instead of this, an invitation to the new society, called Ripton, in Stratford. The church was gathered and he was ordained pastor February 12, 1723-4, where he remained nearly fifty-two years, until his death, "greatly lamented, after a few minutes' illness," Janu- ary 19, 1776, in the 79th year of his age,-a colleague-pastor, however, having been settled in October, 1773.
He was a member of Fairfield East Association of min isters, and in accordance with the prevailing sentiment of that body favored the "New Light" movement. He was in New Haven at Whitefield's first visit, October, 1740, and
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Whitefield commemorates him in his Journal as " a dear man of God," who "talked like one that was no novice in divine things." Like many of the ministers of the time he engaged in fitting young men for college and the ministry ; and thus David Brainerd, after his expulsion from college, lived with Mr. Mills at Ripton until he was licensed to preach, March- July, 1742.
"Rev. Jedidiah Mills" was a warm hearted divine, and entered fully into the spirit and preaching of Whitefield and Tenant. He co-operated with Bellamy and Edwards. In 1742 he was a member of a voluntary association which met at Wethersfield to promote the awakening and salvation of souls. A copy of the doings of that meeting has been pre- served by the clerks of the church in Huntington."
He married Abigail, probably, daughter of Robert Treat, Jr., of Milford, June 16, 1726, who died November 2, 1775, in her 72d year. Two of their sons were graduated at Yale: Jedidiah, in 1747, and Samuel, in 1765. His publications were: " A Vindication of Gospel-Truth and Refutation of some dangerous errors," etc., published in 1747; and "An Inquiry concerning the State of the Unregenerate under the Gospel," published in 1767."
Rev. David Ely, D.D., was born at Lyme, July 7, 1749, and was graduated at Yale College in 1769. He was licensed to preach the gospel in October, 1771, and was ordained colleague pastor with the Rev. Jedidiah Mills on October 27, 1773, in Huntington, and died February 16, 1816, in the 77th year of his age and the 43d of his ministry. During these 43 years of his labors there were additions to the church by profession every year except six.
The Rev. Thomas F. Davies, successor to Dr. Ely in the Huntington parish, gives some sketching of the Doctor, a portion of which is copied :
"Settled in the ministry just before the war of the Revo- lution, Dr. Ely participated in the anxieties and sacrifices of that momentous occasion. In the town and those adjoining
15 Contributions to the Ecclesiastical History of Connecticut, 411.
16 Dexter's Graduates of Yale College, 262.
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there were many adherents to the British crown. By one of these a threat was made, that, when the rebellion was put down, the Doctor should be hung on an oak tree, standing on the public square, near the meeting house in which he preached.
"Dr. Ely was eminently a prudent man. It being re- ported in a time of political excitement that he had preached on political subjects in a neighboring parish, a visit was made to that place with the inquiry : ' Did Dr. Ely preach politics when here?' 'Yes.' 'What did he say?' 'Well, sir, if he did not preach politics he prayed politics.' 'What did he say?' 'Say ? he said, though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not go unpunished.'
"As a counsellor of his brethren and as a member of Ecclesiastical Councils, he was highly appreciated through a wide extent of country.
"In the course of his ministry he prepared about a hundred pupils for Yale College. In 1778 he was chosen a member of the corporation of that College and remained such to the end of his life. In 1808 he received from the College the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity.
" The mind of Dr. Ely possessed peculiar characteristics. His heart was eminently warm and tender, his imagination active and vivid; his intellect sound and vigorous, and em- ployed with its whole strength on the practical concerns of mankind. His temper was naturally ardent, but softened by Christianity into affection and tenderness. As a preacher he had a manner of his own, and his prayers were peculiar to himself, and in my own view, they were peculiarly excellent.
" Dr. Ely married Hepsa, daughter of Elisha Mills, the granddaughter of his venerable predecessor. They had five children, three sons and two daughters, and all the sons were graduated at Yale College. Mrs. Ely died Sept. 29, 1803, aged 49 years.""
Rev. Thomas Punderson" was born in New Haven, Conn., December 28, 1783 ; a descendant of John Punderson, one of the original seven pillars of the First Church, then
17 Sprague's Annals, ii, 4.
18 Extracts from a sketch prepared by the Rev. Nathaniel Hewit, D.D.
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under the ministry of John Davenport: was graduated at Yale College, September, 1804; was licensed to preach the Gospel in 1806; spent a part of the summer of 1807 on a mission to the northwest portion of the State of New York ; was ordained to the work of the ministry in the Second Congregational Church and Society in Pittsfield, Mass., October 26, 1809; married Betsey Day, of Catskill, N. Y., May 4, 1813; was dismissed February 26, 1817; was installed pastor of the church and society in Huntington, Conn., Nov- ember 18, 1818; was dismissed January 1, 1844, and died August 1, 1848, in the 65th year of his age and the 39th of his ministry, leaving a widow and four children-a son and three daughters.
The character of Mr. Punderson is more easily appre- hended than described. He was a transparent man, 'an Israelite indeed.' His piety, integrity, benignity, humility, disinterestedness, cheerfulness, consistency -indeed all his qualities, as a man, a Christian, and a minister of the Gospel, were evident as the light. In his own house he was a · pattern for imitation, and in the house of God he was a good minister. He was sound in the faith, and preached the distinguishing doctrines of grace with an unction which the- love of the truth only can inspire. He was not ambitious, neither was he covetous nor envious. Patiently, meekly, earnestly, constantly, he sought the present peace and future salvation of all the souls committed to his care. He loved his work and loved his people. No one had aught to lay to his charge, nor was there one known who insinuated even that he was not an example to believers in every good word and work. Few ministers of the Gospel, if any, could with more propriety say, 'I am pure from the blood of all men.' His long, quiet, uneventful life was yet full of telling points,- full of gentle humor and silent force,-not tame, dull, monot- onous, at all. He belonged to a generation not inferior to the present, but very unlike,-a generation of ministers not adapted to the wants of our more bustling and aggressive age, but in their day and generation faithful and beloved, and whose praise was in all the churches of the land.
Mrs. Punderson, his widow, having lost by death one
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daughter and an only son, and having survived her husband nearly twenty-eight years, died in New Haven, April 30, 1876, and was buried in Huntington by the side of her husband and among the friends of her youth. Two daughters survived her,-Mrs. Emily P. Ritchie, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Mrs. Francis G. Gilbert, of New Haven.
Rev. Isaac Lewis, D.D., son of Nathaniel and Ruth Lewis, was born in Ripton parish, January 21, 1746. His father was a farmer, a worthy man, and his mother possessed great energy of character. He was graduated at Yale College in 1765, and studied theology under the Rev. Samuel Buell, of East Hampton, L. I., and the Rev. Jedediah Mills, of Ripton, and was licensed to preach by the Fairfield East Association, at Danbury, in March, 1768. He was ordained pastor at Wilton, Conn., October 26, 1768, the ordination sermon being preached by his pastor, Rev. Jedediah Mills; and in December of the same year he married Hannah, daughter of Matthew Beale, of New Preston, Conn.
He served as chaplain in the Revolutionary army seven months in the year 1776, in the regiment of Col. Philip B. Bradley.
After laboring at Wilton nearly eighteen years he was dismissed in June, 1786, and on October 18, 1786, he was installed pastor at Greenwich, Conn.
He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Yale College in 1792 ; was dismissed from his parish in Greenwich December 1, 1818, and the same day his son was installed his successor in the parish he then left. He died in Greenwich, August 27, 1840, aged 94 years."
List of the Ministers of the Congregational Church.
Rev. Jedidiah Mills, 1724-1776. Rev. Daniel Ely, D.D., 1773-1816. Rev. Thomas F. Davies, 1817-1818. Rev. Thomas Punderson, 1818-1844. Rev. Charles N. Seymour, 1844-1847. Rev. Eliakim Phelps, D.D., 1847-1849. Rev. William B. Curtis, 1850-1858.
Rev. John Blood, 1858-1862.
Rev. William D. Morton, 1864-1869. Rev. Loring B. Marsh, 1869-1872.
Rev. Alien Clark, 1873-1874.
Rev. Lucius H. Higgins, 1875- - Rev. Bela N. Seymour, 1883.
19 Sprague's Annals, i, 662.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Huntington, was formed a mission parish from Christ Church of Stratford in April, 1749. Some effort was made to establish a mission here in 1722-3, but a house of worship was not built until about 1740. The Rev. Christopher Newton was the first pastor. He was ordained deacon July 25, 1755, and priest July 27, 1755, by Zachary Pearce, Bishop of Bangor, at the chapel of Spring Garden, Westminster, by order of Thomas, Lord Bishop of London. During his labors here he officiated some part of the time at Tashua, in Trumbull. The first records of Ripton parish are dated " Easter Monday, April 12, 1784." Rev. Mr. Newton died February 6, 1787, having served 32 years in the ministry.
Rev. Abram Lynson Clark succeeded the Rev. Mr. New- ton in 1787, and resigned in 1792, when he removed to Provi- dence, R. I., and the Rev. Charles Seabury succeeded him for one year. The Rev. Calvin White served the parish for a time about 1789, and in 1800 the Rev. Ambrose Todd was settled as pastor and remained until his decease, July 25, 1809, in the 46th year of his age and 22d of his ministry. At his call his salary was fixed at one hundred pounds lawful money and forty loads of wood. He preached some of the time, also, at St. Peter's Church at New Stratford, now Monroe.
The Rev. Menzies Rayner was settled pastor of this . church in 1811, and continued until 1826. During the year 18II a fund of $3,500 was raised " for the support of preaching in Ripton parish by Episcopal clergymen ;" and in June of the same year the church was destroyed by fire, which fire resulted from shooting a dove that sat on some part of the edifice, but another church was built.
Different clergymen occupied the pulpit at times from the close of Mr. Rayner's labors until 1864, when the Rev. Joseph Covell was called and remained nearly thirteen years. Since then the pulpit has been supplied occasionally by dif- ferent clergymen."
" Extracts from Fairfield County History, contributed by Mrs. J. P. Shelton.
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The Baptist Church of Huntington was organized November 3, 1838, and the house of worship was erected in 1839. The following have served as pastors: Revs. William A. Dennison, Alva Gregory, Judson G. Lyman, William B. Knapp, John Waterbury, F. N. Barlow, A. N. Benedict, Charles Nichols, Amos Benedict, C. W. Potter, J. G. Gahun, George F. Pay, Sumner Tatham, Addison Brainard, and F. Perry.
Huntington, as a town, was incorporated in 1789, and was composed of the parishes of Ripton and New Stratford, but in 1823 New Stratford was made a town. From before the Revolution until after 1800 Huntington was a place of considerable enterprise and business. It is said that the store of Elisha Mills, who died in 1816, was the largest within many miles, and that people came from Norwalk and other places along the Sound, to trade with him. At the time of the Revolution and many years after, he was a very prominent man in the county and State. Mordecai Marks, who died in 1797, had a large store and a large trade, his two sons, Hezekiah and William, continuing it after their father's decease. When Leman Stone sat down at Derby Landing in 1790, Huntington began to have a rival and to lose trade; and when Leman Stone, after 1800, pushed through the New Haven turnpike, the people pushed through to New Haven to trade. Mr. Stone thought New Haven would come to Derby-on the smooth turnpike -to trade, but the tide went the other way. Leman Stone was the great business general of the country about the year 1800, his vessels sailing to almost every land; but the build- ing of the Derby and New Haven turnpike was the one mis- take of his life.
Huntington was celebrated for its farmers, and for the men it sent out on the great seas, some of whom never returned to tell the story of their adventures, nor of the storms which swept the ocean of whatsoever was found in their track.
The following list well designates some of the prosperous farmers in their day, who were sent to the General Assembly :
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Representatives from Huntington.
May 1790. Mr. Elisha Mills.
Oct. 1814. Elisha Mills, 2d.
Oct. 1790. Mr. Elijah Curtiss.
May 1815. Lemuel Judson.
May 1791.
Mr. Beach Tomlinson.
Oct. 1815. Abel French.
Oct. 1791. Mr. Elisha Curtiss.
May 1816. David B. Newton.
May 1792. Mr. Joseph L. Wooster.
Oct. 1816. David Sherwood.
Oct. 1792. Mr. Eliphalet Curtiss.
May 1817. Clark Elliot.
May 1793.
Mr. David Judson.
Oct. 1817. Eli L. Hawley.
Oct. 1793.
Mr. Elihu Curtis.
May 1818. Abner Hyde.
May 1794. Mr. Elisha Mills.
Oct. 1818. Samuel Beardsley.
Oct. 1794.
Mr. Elias Hawley.
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