History of Fairfield County, Connecticut : with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 112

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) comp. cn
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia, J. W. Lewis & co.
Number of Pages: 1572

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The cemetery was dedieated in 1872. The elm-tree standing in the triangle of the road as you enter the village of New Canaan from the east was planted there by Capt. Hoyt in 1870, and the stone coping surrounding it was caused to be placed there by Mrs. Dr. W. Parker.

As a farmer Capt. Hoyt was eminently sueeessful. His farm, bought in 1837, was known as the Shaker Farm, comprising at that time one hundred and sixty- three acres of worn-out rocky land, with poor fences and outbuildings. He entered at once upon the work of improvement, and long before his death had the satisfaction of bringing about a complete trans- formation, the rocky, unproductive fields giving place to grass, orchard, and tree-covered, fertile ones, and the old tumble-down fences and buildings entirely replaced by new. In 1842 he cultivated a few onions, increasing the quantity of ground until five acres were annually cultivated, yielding from two thousand five

hundred to three thousand bushels. In 1846 he started the first milk-route in New Canaan. In 1848 he formed a partnership with a Mr. Scofield for the purpose of starting a nursery in New Canaan. Seeds were sown and every arrangement made for growing nursery stock. This was the beginning of the cele- brated nursery of Stephen Hoyt's Sons, now earried on by James & Edwin Hoyt, who have more than one hundred aeres exelusively devoted to the growing of young trees.

Kind-hearted and liberal, no man of his generation in New Canaan was more identified with its interests ; and he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those seeking his aid. He gave employment to a large number, many of whom were with him continuously for nearly thirty years.

Of his ten children seven are still living, three having died in infaney.

Oet. 23, 1873, Capt. Hoyt celebrated his golden wedding, which was participated in by nearly two hundred guests, and was a social occasion long to be remembered.

He died Feb. 24, 1879, thus ending the career of an energetic, persevering, and good man.

AARON JELLIFF, JR.

Aaron Jelliff, Jr., was born in Wilton, Fairfield Co., Conn., March 2, 1839. His father, also named Aaron. was a latter by trade, following it for some years in his native town, Wilton, also in Pennsylvania. Re- linquishing the hat business, he began in a small way the manufacture of wire sieves.

He was married to Miss Caroline Dunning, of Wil- ton, and became the father of nine children, of whom Aaron was the fifth child and fourth son. His second wife was Mrs. Bartram, of Redding. Of this union there was no issue.

Aarou Jelliff, Jr., learned the business of sieve- making from his father, whom he assisted up to and after his marriage, which took place on his reaching his twenty-first birthday, to Samantha, daughter of Major and Hannah (Keeler) Dickens, of Redding. The only ehild which has been born to them is George H., born Dec. 18, 1861. After his marriage Mr. Jelliff commenced the manufacture of brusli- bloeks in Georgetown, soon after removing to Wilton, where he continued the business until 1868, when he connected with it the business of making coal-sieves, weaving his own cloth and making his own frames. To this small business he has added from time to time, until now the product of the factory consists of coal- and flour-sieves, of muzzles, wire-cloth, and the celebrated "Rival Ash-Sifter." This latter business has reached such proportions as to crowd out the brush-bloek business almost entirely.

In 1869, Mr. Jelliff moved to the town of New Ca- naan, and took possession of what is known as Water- bury's Mills, which, in company with his brother

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Charles, he had recently purchased. The property was in a sad state of dilapidation,-" Nothing local, as one might say," but the whole having, not a mild, but a strong and most pronounced, flavor of decay. But the brothers were not of the kind easily discouraged, and set about repairing the place as well as their limited means would allow. First they were obliged to build a house to live in, which done they turned their at- tention to the mill, finding it necessary to substitute a new wheel for the ones in the mill in order to get the power requisite for their business. They put in a " Leffe" wheel twenty-three inches in diameter, by which they get over fifteen-horse power, and by the aid of which they do all the sawing and planing for their frames.

SAMUEL COMSTOCK.

Samuel Comstock is deseended from the pioneer of that name who was one of the earliest settlers of Norwalk.

Abijah Comstock, the paternal grandfather of Samuel, settled in New Canaan on the farm which has ever since been owned and occupied by his descendants. His wife's name was Deborah Bene- dict, and their children were eight, four sons and four daughters, of whom the father of our subject, also named Samuel, was the youngest ; he was a far- mer by occupation, but bore the title of major, prob- ably of militia. He was also engaged in mercantile pursuits to some extent. He was born July 15, 1767 ; married, Dec. 6, 1793, to Catharine, daughter of Jon- athan and Sarah (Green) Cloek. Joseph Green, father of Sarah, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and was killed at Compo, April 30, 1777, in the fifty-seventh year of his age.

The children of Samuel and Catharine (Cloek) Comstock were eight, four sons and four daughters, as in the preceding generation, of whom the subject of this memoir was son. He was born July 4, 1802, and died March 11, 1871.

The family of which he was a member consisted of Deborah, Dinah (deceased), Hannah (deceased), Ruth (deceased), Samuel (deceased), William (de- ceased), David, a Congregational minister, now liv- ing retired in Stanford, Conn., and Thomas An- thony, living in Brooklyn, and the father of Anthony Comstock, agent for the Society for the Suppression of Viee.

Samuel Comstock's education was derived from the common school of his native town principally, withi a short academical term in New Canaan Academy. At his father's death, which occurred when he was sixteen, he was obliged to withdraw from his studies, which he never afterwards found time to resume, and assume charge of the farm, as the eldest son.

His father, just previous to his death, which oc- curred .suddenly, had been engaged in repairs and improvements at considerable expense, which left

the estate somewhat encumbered. This encumbrance young Samuel, by his industry, prudence, and fore- sight, ably assisted by his mother, an energetic woman of excellent judgment, soon removed, and was able to assist his younger brother. At the age of thirty- five Samuel was married to Sarah, daughter of David and Cynthia (Abbott) Comstock, of Norwalk. Their children were Hannah (deceased), Sarah, Eliza, Josephine, Clementine, and Samuel. In politics Mr. Comstock was a Whig, but, although taking a lively interest in political matters, he persistently re- fused office.

In religious matters he was very liberal. He was a regular attendant at the Congregational church in New Canaan, and a member of "the society."

Dinalı Comstock, second sister of Samuel, was the wife of Rev. Chester Isham, at the time of his death set- tled over Trinitarian Church, Taunton, Mass, Ruth, the youngest sister, kept a young ladies' boarding- school in New Haven for more than twenty years. This school was started by Dinah (Mrs. Isham) and Ruth Comstock, and was known as Dwight Place Seminary, also as Miss Comstock's school, and on the death of Mrs. Isham was continued by Ruth Com- stock, as stated above. The school had an enviable reputation, and educated ladies from all parts of the United States.

FRANCIS E. CHICHESTER.

Throughout the entire history of the southern por- tion of Connecticut the name of Chichester figures. It is an English name and found among the original settlers of Norwalk. The paternal grandfather of Francis E. Chichester was David Chichester, and on his mother's side, Enos Weed, both natives and life- long residents of the town of New Canaan, Fairfield Co.

David Chichester was a soldier in the Revolution, and took part in the battle of Ridgefield. The action was quite severe, David, however, escaping with no greater damage than two bullet-holes through his coat. His widow after his death was a pensioner of that war. David was the father of a large family, all of whom reached an advanced age, the youngest being sixty before a death occurred among the chil- dren.

Enos Weed was three times married,-first to a Miss Powers, of New Canaan ; his second and third wives were sisters, named Andrews, of Darien.

The eldest son of David Chichester, Isaae, was a Pres- byterian minister, and at his death was settled at Ben- nington, N. Y. Alanson Chichester, third son, was the father of the subject of our sketch. He was a farmer by occupation, a man of much force of character, though retiring in his manner. He was married early in life to Sally, eldest daughter of Enos and Kesialı (Powers) Weed, of New Canaan. Their children were Han- nah, Francis E., George A. (merchant in Danbury),

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Sarah (deceased), David N. (living on the homestead in Pound Ridge), and Mary P.

Francis E. Chichester was the eldest son and was born Nov. 15, 1822, in New Canaan, where he lived until his fifth year, when his father removed to Pound Ridge, Westchester Co., N. Y. Here Francis re- mained till his marriage, Jan. 29, 1845, to Miss Adelia J., sccond daughter of Frederick and Polly (St. John) Barrett, of Bedford, N. Y.

Francis' boyhood was spent in helping his father with his farm work and in attending school. After his marriage he returned to his native town and began farming on his grandfather Weed's farm, working it on shares at first, afterwards buying it, it being his home at the present time. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Chichester have been Amelia J. (now Mrs. Samuel L. Whaley, of New Canaan) and Helen F. (deceased).

In politics Mr. Chichester is Republican, and by his party has been elected to fill various town offices.

The entire family are members of the Congrega- tional Church of New Canaan, to the support of which they liberally contribute.

CHAPTER XLV. NEW FAIRFIELD.

Geographical-Topographical-Original Grant-Ebenezer Burr-First Survey-Indian Village-Indian Burying-Ground-The Pioneers- The Drain Company-Ecclesiastical-First Congregational Church- List of Representatives.

THE town of New Fairfield lies in the northern part of the county, and is bounded as follows: On the north by Sherman ; on the east by Litchfield County and the town of Brookfield; on the south by Dan- bury ; and on the west by Putnam Co., N. Y. The surface of the town is generally hilly, and the soil fertile.

This town was granted to twelve proprietors, who made a division and allotment of rights and surveyed it about 1736-37. The grant comprised the present towns of New Fairfield and Sherman, called the "Lower and the Upper Seven Miles." The choice of location in the allotment was won by Ebenezer Burr, of Fairfield, who, not having explored the township, chose the centre lot in the "Lower Seven Miles," which, when located and surveycd, included a large part of what is now called "Short Woods," a moun- tainous portion, and the least valuable of any of the townships. The remains of a dwelling occupied by some of the descendants of Ebenczer Burr still exist near the residence of Richard Barrett.

The southeastern portion of the town, easterly from Wood Creek, was surveyed by Thomas and John Ed- wards, of Stratford, in 1737. Their survey comprised a tract of two hundred and thirty-six acres, and included a part of the farms now owned by B. B. Kellogg, Esq.,

and Mrs. H. G. Betts. This portion of the town was then called the " Apple-trees," from some apple-trees which it is said were planted by the Indians, and were standing within the recollection of persons now living. On a portion of this tract surveyed by the Edwards were an Indian village and burying-ground. Many stone implements and curiosities of Indian workmanship arc turned up by the plow in cultivat- ing the soil, some of which have been presented to the Smithsonian Institution, at Washington, by Mr. B. B. Kellogg.

The ridge of land northerly from Neversink Pond was surveyed by Onesimus Gould a little later in the same year of the Edwards survey. A large tract of swamp-land, covered with pine, now known as "the Pine Swamp," had previously been surveyed by Thomas Reed. Gould's survey commenced at the southwest corner of Rced's pine swamp, and running westerly over the hill to near the south end of " Bear's Pond," and then southerly by the swamp around the south end of the ridge by Neversink Pond, thence northerly to the place of beginning, taking in all the upland.

In the swamp northerly from Neversink Pond was formerly a heavy growth of white cedar. This was considered of so much value by the first proprietors for the purpose of making pails, tubs, and wooden- ware, which were all home-made, that this tract was surveyed and divided into twelve lots, which still re- main as originally surveycd. The title to some of these lots is rather vague, in consequence of their not having been distributed or properly conveyed in the settlement of the estates of the proprietors or their descendants.

THE PIONEERS.

Among the carly settlers were Medack Rogers, grandfather of D. B. Rogers, of Danbury, Jeroe Scud- der, who lived in what is now Centerville, Thomas Bursc, the Beardsleys, the Penfields, Squire Tread- well, grandfather of L. P. Treadwell, treasurer of the Union Savings Bank of Danbury, and Amos R. Ste- vens. The latter was in the war of the Revolution, and was an ancestor of Hon. Ezra Stevens, who represented this district in the State Senate. The Manzer family were at one time prominent in the affairs of the town. There were five sons in the family, to each of whom the father gave a farm. He was a large landholder, and owned nearly the whole northeastern part of the town. The names of other settlers may be found in the history of the Congrega- tional Church. The Kelloggs were early and promi- nent settlers. (See biography of Hon. B. B. Kellogg.)

THIE DRAIN COMPANY.

A petition for the organization of this company was granted by the Superior Court in September, 1880, and S. L. Warner, of New Milford, and B. B. Kel- logg, of this town, were appointed scavengers. The petition was presented by proprietors of the extensive

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swamp-lands situated in the towns of New Fairfield, Brookfield, and New Milford, with certain described bounds named, for the purpose of draining and im- proving such lands.

Messrs. Warner and Kellogg were directed by the court to call a meeting of the proprietors, to be held at Mr. Kellogg's residence, to appoint a third scaven- ger and other officers. The meeting was held Oct. 11, 1880, when D. H. Wanzer, of New Milford, was elected third scavenger, C. D. H. Kellogg clerk, A. E. Knowles, of New Milford, collector, and B. B. Kellogg, treas- urer.

These swamp-lands comprise a tract estimated to contain near three thousand acres, a large portion now unimproved and unproductive, except for a growth of wood on some portions, most of which has sprung up since it was partially drained under a grant from the Legislature passed in 1842.

Previous to that time it had been a vast quagmire, much of it covered with water the greater part of the year, a feeding- and resting-place for the wild geese and ducks in their migratory flights from the sea to the northern lakes and return, the paradise of the muskrat, the mink, and the otter, and where the far- mers sometimes turned their swine during the summer months to feed on the wild roots which grew in abun- dance in this water-covered marsh, losing sight of them for weeks, and sometimes months, until time for fattening in the fall, when after a long and weary hunt they would be found in a semi-wild state, but in a much improved condition.

The commissioners appointed in 1842 made a survey of the stream, having to navigate it in a boat, and also of what was called the "outlet." This is a narrow gorge between what is known as the Green Pond Mountain and the high ridge directly east. The ob- struction may have been formed by a slip from the mountain in some former period, thereby causing the inundation of a large tract of land, the water grad- ually wearing a partial channel through the obstruc- tion in the course of years, leaving the accumulated vegetable deposit a store-house of undeveloped wealth, waiting for the intelligence of some age to appreciate, develop, and utilize its fertility.

The commissioners had the prejudices of many of the then proprietors to contend against. They looked upon it as a Nazareth out of which no good could come. Many a stray steer or cow had broken from its enclosure and wandered into the treacherous bog, and found a resting-place for its bones, or if discoy- ered in season been hauled out with ropes by the combined strength of the neighboring farmers, who often, after a hard day of labor, were called upon at sunset or dark to assist in pulling from the mire. It scemed to them "casting bread upon the waters" with no hope of return.

The commissioners had the stream cleared of ob- structions and deepened the outlet, expending about fourteen hundred dollars, which was paid by an as-

sessment on the proprietors. The draining was only partially accomplished, but the result fully proved the wisdom of the projectors. Some of the more elevated portions have been cultivated and now made into val- nable meadow, and, with further improvement which the scavengers now appointed have in view, it is be- lieved the whole can be converted into most valuable lands for meadow and general agriculture.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHI."

The church was organized Nov. 9, 1742. The first pastor was Benajah Case, and on his settlement two hundred acres of land were given him by the town- proprietors.

When Mr. Case was settled, or how long he re- mained pastor, we have now no means of ascertain- ing, as the first leaf of the church records was lost years ago. The first entry on the society's record was in 1755. There had been a difficulty with Mr. Case, it appears, throughout most of his pastorate. The society was trying to settle it with him, and voted to 'leave it to outside parties. At the same time they were extending invitations to their "Danbury neigli- bors" to join with them in society business and privileges, referring to a district on the north part of Danbury, called Pembroke, some of whom acceded to their invitation. The probability is that Mr. Case's pastorate extended to 1755 or thercabouts.

Rev. James Taylor was installed pastor in 1758, and in 1764 complaint was made against him that he left the doctrines and principles of the church, and had drawn off a part of the people, and met in a private house for worship. The following is the pro- test of a part of the society :

" Whereas, At a meeting of the South Society in New Fairfield, Deceni- ber the 6th, 1764, tho Society, by a major vote, invited Mr. James Taylor into the meeting-honse to preach, although he has, notwithstanding his ordination vows, openly deserted his pastoral office, cast off with seen- ing contempt the religious constitution of this colony, and separated from the First Church in this Society, and has with others set up and maintains a meeting in a private house on the Lord's day, to the disturb- ance of those that worship in the meeting-honse, contrary to u law of this colony in that case made and provided; und it is judged By a united conucil of both Consociations in this county of Fairfield that he, ve sd Mr. Taylor, ought not to be employed or encouraged in exercising any part of the ministerial office. Tho subscribers, looking upon sd Mr. Taylor to be an intruder into ye sacred work of the ministry, think ourselves in dnty bomul to enter a protest against sd vote, as witness our hands on yo sd date abovo.

" JOHN BEARDSLEE. NEHEMIAH BEARDSLEE.

"OBADIAH BEARDSLEE. PETER PENFIELD.

" BENJAMIN TAYLOR. GIDEON BEARDSLEE.

"JOHN FAIRCHILD. JOSIAHI BEARDSLEE.

" ELNATHAN MAIL. DAVID WARELEE.

" DANIEL SMITH. SETH TROWBRIDGE.

" PHINEAS BEARDSLEE. ELIJAH FAIRCHILD,

"HEZEKIAH ODELL.

" Test : SAMUEL TROWBRIDGE, " Society's Clerk."

A vote was passed in society's meeting "ye 21st day of May, 1765," that they would not employ Mr. Taylor any longer, and Mr. Taylor would not give up

* Contributed by D. B. Rogers.

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the use of the parsonage land till in 1768, when Rev. Joseplı Peek was called as pastor.

The names of the first members cannot now be given on aceount of the loss of some part of the first records. Doubtless, some of the following names found, under date of 1758, are of the first: Benajah Case and wife, Deacon Samuel Trowbridge and wife, Deacon Pardee, Thomas Hodges and wife, Samuel Wheeler and wife, John Beardslee and wife, Obadiah Beardslee and wife, Elnathan Hall and wife, Jabcz Hall, Samuel Gregory and wife, Nathaniel Barnum and wife, John June and wife, Andrew Fairchild and wife, Thomas Brush and wife, Caleb Trowbridge and wife, Hezekiahı Odell and wife, James Baker and wife, John Mitchell and wife, Joseph Rundle, Josiah Bass, Thomas Cosier, Eben Stevens and wife, Jon- athan Weeks and wife, Edward Lacey and wife, Abel Barnum and wife, Noah Smith and wife, Daniel Smith and wife, Mary Comstock, Dorothy Pardee, Jemima Beardslee, and Eunice Beardslec.

In 1775, Mr. Peck was dismissed at his own request. In 1786, Rev. Mcdad Rogers was installed pastor, and in 1818 a revival began in the busiest season of the year, and about one hundred were converted. It has always since been spoken of as the "great revival." There have been seasons of revival at different times since and additions to the church.

The present number is not far from fifty resident members. Many in years past have removed to vari- ous parts of the West and elsewhere.

In the last century the minister was supported by tax in part, and in part by a farm of about two hun- dred acres. The taxes were not always paid, from poor individuals, consequently the minister suffered and the society was getting behind in paying him. At one time a receipt was given by one of the ministers for one thousand dollars as balance for a long term of years. At some of the society meetings a committee was appointed to sce how much the minister would be willing to accept in lieu of what was due him. One hundred dollars in money was frequently all he would name for a year.

The following are extracts from the records of the socicty taken at random :

"Dee. 1, 1756 .- Voted, To adjourn this meeting to Monday next, at sun one hour high, at the sehool-house."

At another time,

" Voted, To adjourn sd meeting the 13th of Instant April, at sun 2 hours high at night, at ye school-house. P'nt to vote to give Sergeant Hezekiah Stevens 2 shillings & 2 penee for sweeping the meeting-house & shutting the doors and windows for ye ensuing year past, ete.

" Voted, To give Leed & Jabesh Hall four shillings for sweeping the meeting-house & keeping the kee of the dore, & opening & shutting the dore & shutting the windows for ye year ensning.

" 1794 .- Voted, To Mr. Elisha Hubbard 198. 9d. to sweep the meeting- house & shut doors & windows (sd honse to be swept onee in 2 weeks).

"1795 .- Voted, To Elisha Hubbard £1 4s. & 9d. for sweeping, ete., if he do it well.

" Voled, To give Eleazer Osborne $3.99 for sweeping the meeting-house, ete., in 1803."

They were in the habit of renting the pews from 1755 to 1798, when we see no more record of the fact.

Rev. Ebenezer Davenport prcached for the society in 1766 ; it is not known how long. They were mueh pleased with him, and made him an offer of settle- ment, but he did not accede to the proposal. They also made proposals to a Mr. Mills and to a Mr. Barrett. The society voted that the grist that was brought first to the mill should be ground first. They also voted on the subject of schools and dividing into districts, etc.

The following are the dates of ordination and dis- missal of the several pastors of the church in New Fairfield after the Rev. Benajah Case: James Taylor, 1758-64; Joseph Peck, 1769-75 ; Medad Rogers, 1786- 1822 (he died in 1824, aged seventy-four); Abram O. Stansbury, 1823-26; Daniel Crocker, 1827 (died 1830); George Coan, 1833-35; Benajah Y. Morse; 1835-38 (supply) ; David C. Perry, 1838-44; Henry H. Morgan, 1844,49 ; Lewis Pennell, 1849-53 ; Aaron B. Leffers, 1855-58; Ezra D. Kenney, 1859-61 (sup- ply) ; William S. Clark, 1861-63; Daniel D. Frost, 1863-65; Stephen A. Loper, 1865-67; Charles B. Dye, 1868-71; Erastus B. Claggett, 1871-77 ; Lum, 1880. Enoch Knapp, Deacon. The present church building was erected in 1836.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM 1764 TO ISSO.

1764, Ephraim Hubbel, Capt. Eleazer Hubbel, Capt. Elnathan Hall ; 1765, William Barns, Capt. Eleazer IInbbel, Capt. Elnathan Hall ; 1766, Capt. Eleazer Hubbel, Eph. Hubbel, Dan Towner, Jas. Potter; 1767, Dan Towner, James Potter; 1768, Dan Towner, James Potter, Nehemiah Beardsley, Eph. Ilubbel; 1769, James Potter, John Page; 1770, Capt. Jas. Potter, Capt. Nehemialı Beardslee : 1771, Eph. Hnbbel, Alex. Stewart, Capt. Nehemiah Beardslee, Zacheus Towner; 1772, Zacheus Towner, Alexander Stewart, Capt. James Potter, Alexander Fairehild; 1773, Alexander Stewart, Alexander Fairehild; 1774, Zacheus Towner, Capt. Nehemiah Beardslee, Alexander Fairehild ; 1775, Ephraim Hubbell, Capt. Nehemiah Beardslee, Alexander Stewart, Capt. Dan Towner; 1776, Ephraim Hubbell, Capt. Nehe- miah Beardsley ; 1777, Capt. James Potter, Maj. Neliemiah Beardsley, Sanmel Hungerford, Alexander Stewart; 1778, Ephraim Hubbell, John Page, Nehemiah Beardsley, Stephen Barns; 1779, Capt. James Potter, Stephen Barns ; 1780, Stephen Barns, Col. Nehemiah Beards- lee, Capt. James Porter ; 1781, Capt. James Potter, Nehemiah Beards- lee; 1782, Stephen Barnes, Eleazer 1lubbell, Nohemiah Beardsley, Capt. James Potter ; 1783, Nehemiah Beardsley, Capt. James Potter, Doct. James Potter ; 1784, Stephen Barnes, Capt. William G. Hub- bell, Col. Nehemiah Beardsley; 1785, Stephen Barns, Capt. Gaylord Hubbell, Amos Brush; 1786, Stephen Barns, Col. Nehemiah Beards- ley, James Potter; 1787, Col. Nehemiah Beardsley, Capt. James Pot- ter; 1788, Col. Nehemiah Beardsley, Capt. James Potter, Ephraim Hubbell, Stephen Barns; 1789, Ephraim Hubbell, Col. Nehemialı Beardsley, Gideon Allyn; 1790, Gideon Allen, Zaehens Towner, James Potter; 1791, Zacheus Towner, Samuel Allen, James Potter, Nehemiah Beardsley ; 1792, James Potter, Samnel Allen, Nehemiaht Beardsley; 1793, James Potter, Nehemiahı Beardsley; 1794, Stephen Barns, Gideon Allen, Amos Brush; 1795, James Seofield, Stephen Barns, James Potter; 1796, Stephen Barns, James Scofield,, Anos Brush ; 1797, Joseph Bearse, Stephen Barnes, Alexander Stewart ; 1798, Joseph Bearse, James Potter, Stephen Barns, Amos Brush ; 1799, Joseph Barce, James Potter, Stephen Barnes; 1800, Steplien' Barnes, James Potter, Nehemiah Beardsley; 1801, Samuel Allen, Joseph Bearce, Jr., Nehemiah Beardsley; 1802, Nehemiah Beards- ley, Samuel Allen, Stephen Barnes, Joseph Bearee; 1803, Joseph Bearce; 1804, Abel Gregory, Isaae Knapp; 1805, Abel Gregory; 1806, Joseph Silliman, Uriah Mead ; 1807, Abel Gregory, Levi Bearee ; 1808, Joseph Bearee, Eliakim Nash; 1809, Abel Gregory, Samuel Blackman, Jonathan Buikley ; 1810-12, Abel Gregory, Samuel T. Barnham ; 1813, S. B. Barmmmmm, Abel Gregory; 1814, Sammuel T. Barnham, Abel Gregory; 1815, David Lane, Alel Gregory; 1816,

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History of Fairfield County, Connecticut : with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 112

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) comp. cn Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Philadelphia, J. W. Lewis & co. Number of Pages: 1572

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) comp. cn
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia, J. W. Lewis & co.
Number of Pages: 1572