History of Litchfield county, Connecticut, Part 111

Author: J.W. Lewis & Company (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia : J.W. Lewis & Co.
Number of Pages: 1532

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Thomas Burr, H. F. Jackson, HI. J. Franklin, George A. Green, Richard

Heacock, C. Phillips, 11. J. Randolph, and E. L. Nichols volunteered in the 29th Colored Regt.

R. R. Hurd, Ist Art .; enl. May 23, 1861 ; re-enl. March 11, 1863. R. J. Loveridge, Ist Art .; enl. Sept. 8, 1862 ; disch. April 8, 1865. J. Lapoint, 6th Regt .; enl. Nov. 14, 1864; disch. Aug. 21, 1865. George Stevens, Gth Regt .; enl. Nov. 14, 1864; disch. Aug. 21, 1865. O. F. Lathrop, 6th Regt. ; enl. Sept. 7, 1861 ; disch. Sept. 11, 1864. D. Wenzerger, 8th Regt .; enl. Aug. 11, 1864; killed Sept. 29, 1864. J. McLoy.

A. E. Bartram, 8th Regt .; enl. Sept. 21, 1861 ; disch. Aug. 23, 1865.

W. J. Roberts, first lieutenant, 8th Regt .; pro. to captain; disch. Jan. 31,186].

Charles U. Irwin, 8th Regt. ; enl. Sept. 21, 1861 ; killed Sept. 29, 1864. David Lake, 8th Regt .; enl. Sept. 21, 1861; killed Sept. 17, 1862. Henry Disbrow, 8th Regt .; enl. Sept. 21, 1861; disch. Jan. 8, 1863. Charles Ford, 8th Regt .; enl. Sept. 21, 1861; disch. Dec. 5, 1862. Charles Allen, 8th Regt .; enl. Sept. 21, 1861; disch. May 12, 1862. O. S. Bartram, 8th Regt .; enl. Sept. 27, 18G1 ; disch. May 11, 1862. D. A. Baldwin, 8th Regt .; enl Sept. 27, 1861; pro. to first lieutenant Dec. 12, 1865.

James Binde, 8th Regt .; enl. Sept. 27, 1861 ; killed Sept. 17, 1862. Joseph Brush, 8th Regt. ; enl. Sept. 27, 1861 ; must. out Sept. 20, 1864. A. N. Buck, 8th Regt. ; eul. Sept. 21, 186] ; must. out May 11, 1862. David B. Dishrow, 8th Regt .; enl. Sept. 21, 186] ; must. ont Jan. 15, 1863.

W. P. Dutcher, 8th Regt .; enl. Sept. 21, 1861; disch. July 15, 1865. 11. Ferris, 8th Regt .; enl. Sept. 21, 1861 ; died July 27, 1862. Robert Ferris, 8thı Regt. ; enl. Sept. 21, 1861; killed Sept. 17, 1862. Charles Garley, 8th Regt. ; enl. Sept. 21, 1861 ; disch. Sept. 4, 1864. P. H. Jacklin, Sth Regt .; enl. Sept. 21, 1861; died Sept. 23, 1862. A. Jennings, 8th Regt. ; enl. Sept. 21, 1861 ; disch. Sept. 21, 1864. Jay Jennings, 8th Regt. ; enl. Sept. 21, 1861; disch. Dec. 10, 1862. George E. Logan, 8th Regt .; enl. Oct. 1, 1861 ; died March 5, 1862. F. G. Lamson, 8th Regt .; enl. Oct. 10, 18G1 ; disch. Feb. 2, 1863.

INFANTRY COMPANY D.t

David D. Hoag, captain ; New Milford ; com. Aug. 23, 1862 ; killed at Port lladson, La., June 14, 1863.

Stephen C. Ferris, sergeant : New Milford ; enl. Aug. 23, 1862; diech. for disability Feb. 28, 1863.

Henry Shove, sergeant; New Milford; enl. Aug. 28, 1862; disch. Ang. 28, 1863.

Levi E. Curtis, sergeant : New Milford ; enl. Aug. 30, 1862 ; disch. for re- enlistment Feb. 28, 1863.

Henry A. Soule, corporal ; New Milford ; enl. Sept. 6, 1862 ; disch. for re. enlistment July 23, 1863.

Charles B. Gregory, corporal ; New Milford ; enl. Aug. 25, 1862; died July 30, 1863, at Baton Rouge, La.

Decatur D. Marsh, corporal: New Milford; enl. Aug. 28, 1862 ; died April 12, 1863, at Barrancas, Fla.

Titus Clark, corporal ; New Milford; enl. Aug. 25, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863.

Alfred E. Fuller, musician; New Milford ; enl. Aug. 25, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863.

Aaron N. Ford, musician ; New Milford ; enl. Aug. 25, 1862; died May 22, 1863, at Brashear City, La.

Allen, Charles, New Milford ; enl. Aug. 25, 1862.

Bailey, Joseph: A., New Milford ; en1. Ang. 25, 1862 ; disch. Aug. 28, 1863. Bartram, Charles E., New Milford ; enl. Aug. 28, 1862 ; disch. Aug. 28, 1863.

Bemus, Charles F., New Milford ; enl. Aug. 28, 1862; killed at Port Hud- son, La., June 14, 1863.

Booth, Henry, New Milford; enl. Aug. 28, 1862; disch. Ang. 28, 1863. Bronson, William N., New Milford; enl. Aug. 25, 1862; died July 28, 1863, at Baton Rouge, La.

Cronkwright, Alex., New Milford; enl. Aug. 23, 1862 ; died July 13, 1863, at Barrancas, Fla.

Camp, Edwin, New Milford ; enl. Sept. 8, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863. Dodge, Robert, New Milford ; enl. Sept. 8, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863. Ferris, Jay, New Milford; enl. Sept. 25, 1862; died June 1, 1863, at New Orleans, La.

Goodsell, Jerome, New Milford; enl. Ang. 23, 1862.

Hoyt, Dennison, New Milford; enl. Sept. 1, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863. Judson, Charles, New Milford ; enl. Sept. 1, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863. Lathrop, William, New Milford ; enl. Aug. 30, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863. Mentzh, John L., New Milford ; enl. Aug. 28, 1862 ; dischi. Aug. 28, 1863. Morehouse, Frank, New Milford; enl. Aug. 25, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863.

Noble, Andrew B., New Milford ; enl. Aug. 25, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863.

Pike, Luther M., New Milford; enl. Aug. 25, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863. Plumb, Alonzo, New Milford ; enl. Ang. 25, 1862; disch. Ang. 28, 1863. Schultz, Myron, New Milford ; en1. Aug. 23, 1862; disch. Ang. 28, 1863. Sherwood, Asabel, New Milford ; enl. Aug. 25, 1862; disch. Aug. 28, 1863.

* For list of 19th Regiment, see Chapter V.

+ Mustered into United States service Nov. 15, 1862.

Am brose & Rogers

RES. OF A. S. ROGERS, NEW MILFORD CONN.

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Stevens, Henry L., New Milford; enl. Aug. 25, 1862; disch. Ang. 28, 1863.

Treat, Frederick M., New Milford ; eul. Aug. 28, 1862; disch. for re-en- listment July 24, 1863. Van Anden, William, New Milford ; enl. Aug. 28, 1862; dischi. for re-en- listnient July 23, 1863.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

AMBROSE S. ROGERS.

Ambrose S. Rogers, principal of the " Adelphic In- stitute," was a native of Cornwall, Conn., and was graduated at Union College, under Dr. Eliphalet Nott, in 1840. Records in the British Musenm trace the Rogers family to Thomas Rogers, sergeant-at-ław, of Bendford, county of Wilts, England, who died in 1485. He was great-grandfather of John Rogers the martyr. The Rogers family was cradled in Bendford, and the name Noah has been handed down in direct line for seven generations. Noah (3) and Edward, his brother, came to Cornwall in 1760. They were men of sterling worth, of whom their descendants are justly proud. Noah Rogers (3) was the sixth genera- tion from the martyr, and was one of the most active pioneers of Cornwall, and first in every enterprise. He was engaged not only in agrienlture on five farins, but in everything else that would advance civilization or the town, running two forges, a grist-mill, and two saw-mills. Although exempt from military service, he yet volunteered and served as a soldier in the Revolution. His son, Deacon Noah Rogers (4), had four sons-Daniel, John, Noah, and Ambrose-and five daughters,-Lydia, Rhoda, Abigail, Eliza, and Amanda,-all of whom attained maturity, married, and had children. (In 1864 there were three of the sons, the five daughters, thirty of their children, and thirty- three of their grandchildren living.) For several years the four sons owned farms adjoining in Corn- wall. Deacon Rogers was a man of good judgment, of great enterprise, like his father, and filled often the various town offices, and represented Cornwall in the Legislatures of 1813-14-15-18. He was in every respect a noble and upright man. He gave his children good educational advantages, and there was no man who was more willing to help every good canse, and his ample fortune was used for the benefit of the needy and unfortunate. He paid a large share of the original cost of the church in North Cornwall, besides furnishing a large amount of timber and him- ber. He was a man of deeds, not words, a character fit for his age and generation. And right well did he do his work. So well that when, at the age of seventy, he was stricken with apoplexy, a "shock," as it was called, it was said by one of the town's best citizens "that the society had received n 'shock.'" We are happy to add that his sons, Daniel, John, and Noah (Ambrose being then at college), most honorably 80

filled the vacuum caused by their father's death. They were worthy sons of a worthy sire, true to society, true to their church, true to their God. Their father invariably, on the failure to raise funds for the minister's salary, always paid the deficit. They, following his example, did the same, and during their lives the minister of North Cornwall could safely rely on his full salary being paid.

Since the martyrdom of John Rogers, there has not been a period when some of his lineal descendants have not stood forth to battle boldly and strongly for the right, by the pen or in the pulpit, in the courts of justice or the halls of legislation. They have filled not only positions of highest trust in the British government, but in America they are ocen- pying places of trust and honor, and at the bar and in the pulpit are earnestly following the martyr's spirit, and are more in number probably than can be traced to any other stock. Ten nobler women than the five daughters of Noah Rogers (3), Sarah, Abigail, Rhoda, Irene, and Amanda, and the five daughters of Deacon Noah Rogers, named above, were never reared in New England.

Mrs. Ellen (Thompson) Rogers is twin daughter of the late N. F. Thompson, New Haven, Conn. He was for many years director of the Mechanics' Bank in that city ; afterwards he was for over fourteen years its president. He was ever true to this posi- tion of trust, and in his death the bank lost a man of strict integrity and remarkable business capacity, whose opinion was of great weight, and whose judg- ment was unerring in all financial matters. His na- ture was kind and affectionate, true to his family, true to his church, and true to his God. He was born in 1803, and in 1876 he passed triumphantly away to the shining heights beyond. Ilis wife, Jane Caroline Street, preceded him to the tomb a few years previous. She was granddaughter of Rev. Nicholas Street, who was for fifty years pastor of the church in East Haven. She was connected back through gen- erations of clergy to the associate first minister of New Haven, and inherited their noble traits of char- acter, blended with the most gentle and unobtrusive piety. Grandly gifted with an intellect that delighted itself in art, a heart thoroughly allied to the beautiful in nature, her genius found fit expression in transfer- ring the varied tints of wood and sky, or delighting with graphic pen by her quaint originality of thought. She reared a family of nine children, who were wisely governed, and whose spiritual training brought all into the fold of Christ. She kept herself well in- formed of the politient, social, and religious issues of the day. Her kindred esteemed her highly for her many virtues. "Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband and he praiseth her." Although eventually Mrs. Rogers left the "home-nest," none realized the gap it made in her life, when, with the exception of two beloved sisters and one brother, the Thompson family had at the writing of this sketch

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gone to their eternal home. Her twin sister, Lottie, " fell asleep" June 28, 1880. The sisters, so closely allied from birth, were similar in personal appear- ance, taste, and spiritual aspirations, which made the bond very close and strong, when New Milford be- came the home of both. To give an adequate idea of the picturesque surroundings of their residence, it seems desirable to allude to the high estimation in which it was held by such an enthusiastic lover of the grand and sublime in nature as Miss Thompson. When shadows came so unexpectedly in the form of sickness not a murmur escaped the sufferer's lips, and she still manifested an interest in family details, in the children so tenderly loved, and in the rural charms of her adopted home. As an artist, she possessed an inherited talent and a brave industry, giving more than medium value to her labors of love in the art of painting. Her mind was enriched by study and travel, which gave vigor and originality to her facile pen, while her choice social qualities made her inex- pressibly dear to a large circle of friends. Gifted with a rich voice, she was never weary of singing gos- pel songs, or indulging in the study of elocution. But, more than all, her deep-toned piety showed itself in the daily exercise of the Christian graces. The poor were succored by her, the bereaved comforted by her prayers and sympathy, and the wandering guided by her to the Master's feet. Shortly before the dark shadow of death came, this ardent lover of nature was raised in her bed to behold once more the beauty of one of lovely June's closing days, through the opened windows of that "upper chamber," her own loved room. It seemed a picture fit for paradise. She gazed through a vista of living green beyond to the placid river (Housatonic), supplemented by mountains smil- ing down upon her, as they seemed to touch the clouds which reflected in the mirrored surface of the river a gorgeous sunset, presenting a scene of unsurpassed loveliness, with their blendings of amethyst blue and deep tints of crimson and gold. In this sweet tran- quillity, her mind at perfect peace dwelt on the Scrip- ture text, "I swear unto thee I will glorify the earth." As the clouds were again bathed with their summer glory, her happy spirit passed to the fairer world of endless day.

. The residence of A. S. Rogers, of New Milford, Conn., is located on an eminence one hundred and twenty feet above the road, and commands a fine view of the Housatonic River. Surrounded by adorn- ments which nature has prepared with a lavish hand, it is admirably adapted for what it was at first de- signed (a private school for boys), but for several years the owner and his family have been the sole occupants. We do not propose to describe all the advantages of this locality by its beauty and health- fulness, but give a brief sketch of its artistic attrac- tions. The main building, with its north and south wing, is perfect in symmetry, with a broad veranda extending three sides, which constitutes a pleasing

addition, with its trellis-work adorned with climb- ing roses, which in the "leafy month" contribute to the floral kingdom their wealth of fragrant blossoms. Among the flowering shrubs that beautify the north piazza, the "Garland Deutzia," with its abundant blos- soms, affords a pleasing screen and ornament. In the late autumn these are superseded in the background by the coral berries of the gorgeous "Burning Bush," adding cheer by their brightness and abundance. Introducing the visitor when the earth is robed with her summer verdure, let us approach from the front entrance, and ascend about a hundred stone steps, resting a moment at "Cozy Nook," on the rustic seat which invitingly tempts one to pause and take breath. If on entering we failed to admire the rows of gigantic maples which line the fence, and which, if possessed of the power of speech, could unfold the tale of the fate of their companions when the crackling sound of the axe, laid vigorously at their huge trunks, had caused banishment. The view from this point, no longer obstructed, gives a glimpse of the cars as they rush onward, sending the echoes of their shrill whistle sounding over hill and valley. Here, with nature's carpet, dotted with wild-flowers, at our feet, beneath the shadow of the evergreen fir-tree, with its rustic hang- ing-baskets well supplied with gracefully-drooping plants, and surrounded by clumps of trees and snarled trunks, with a thick growth of vines festooning their mossy sides. The dark urns, standing firm on their marble bases, retain their floral treasures lovingly within, gladdening the eye with their cheerful beauty. A few steps and the lawn is exchanged for the broad graveled walk leading to the house, and bordered on either side by evergreen fir-trees, which justly entitle it to the name of "Evergreen Avenue."

So ornamental in appearance, it presents a cheerful aspect even when locked in the icy grasp of winter, and at that season affords, in its stiff green branches, both food and shelter to the blue-jays who resort hither, giving cheer by their sweet and exhilarating warbles. These favorite winter-trees, loftily standing in tasteful arrangement, fairly look down upon the old chestnut-tree. This ancient celebrity stands, the pride and glory of the mansion,-

"Come rest beneath its grateful shade, The grand old chestnut-tree; The beauties of yon hill and glade Are not so dear to me.

" Majestic in thy grandeur, tall, Well hast thou done thy part; By poet loved, admired by all, Grand imagery of art.

" Gay, happy childhood loves to seek Thy nuts, which strew the ground, Or climb to yonder lofty seat In intertwining crown.

" Dear, cherished tree! long may'st thou live, Be loved as now thou art ; And inspiration ever give Its impress on the heart."

EVERGREEN AVENUE.

OLD CHESTNUT TREE.

Man

THE FORMER SCHOOL HOUSE.

ROCKERY AND RAMBLE.

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We may tarry beneath its grateful shadow, or receive ample compensation for the labor of aseending the steps by finding a second seat in readiness within its green branches. Now, seated high in air, a peace- ful feeling steals over the heart,-of gratitude, in the devout mind, to the Giver of all good for his endless tokens of love in the gifts of nature. Even the birds catch the enthusiasm, and, clearing their tiny throats, lead off in glorious songs of praise to their Maker.

Having paid our respects to this venerable tree, let us descend and turn our steps southward towards the apple-orchard, which in bloom is surpassingly lovely, and produces abundant harvests of luscious fruit, which well rewards for its cultivation. With no in- tention of slighting the pear-trees and other varieties of fruit, we pass on near the boundary of the kitchen- garden, rather prosaic in appearance, but deserving honorable survey of those who have an eye for utility and a relish for fresh vegetables. To please the " lit- tle folks," we proceed through "tangled juniper, beds of weeds," down impromptustepping-stones, where the " weeping willows" grow, to the tiny streamlet, which is navigated only by miniature boats on account of its cireumseribed limits, but is an unfailing source of pleasure for the bright eyes and busy hands of child- hood. Perhaps a lesson of industry is taught by the busy bees (to whose hives we come by a side-path), who yearly afford "nectar sweet," as well as prove a standing monument of rebuke to all idlers. We now come to what was formerly the school building, and which possesses the qualification of being transformed to a gardener's lodge. Directly in front is a graceful maple of tender growth, called the "Thompson cen- tennial tree," from the fact that it was planted by the sisters bearing that name in the centennial year. The ceremony was superintended by A. S. Rogers, the worthy head of the family, and by the noble youth at that time members of the institution. The address, expressing gratitude that our country had enjoyed the blessings of freedom for a hundred years, and that the tree might grow, flourish, and live to witness a second centennial year, was given by Miss Lottie Thompson, who now beholds the "Tree of Life," whose " leaf shall not wither." The maple now stands, a living monument to her memory, around which clus- ter tender reminiscences of her worth and excellenec. In the rear of this building is "Molly" pasture, a fertile, sloping meadow, where the meek-eyed cows are quietly grazing, seemingly content to live and die on the broad acres. At noonday in midsummer they never fail to seck the shade of the accommo- dating trees for shelter from the heat and glare of the sun. Let our noble steeds come to the front, and show their willingness to vacate the barn buildings, to re- ceive the attention bestowed upon them. They are pronounced a most valuable addition to the comfort and enjoyment of the owner and family. The beau- tiful pony " Fannie," so intelligent and docile, is noted for her adaptation to saddle or harness, and her

partiality for the juveniles of the household. Pro- ceeding onward to the north, through the gateway, we may enjoy a stroll through " Home Avenue," the drive- way of which is ornamented with maple-trees of vig- orous growth. We may stand at some favorable point and witness one of the finest views in Litchfield County, and when bathed in the lights and shadows of a glorious summer afternoon it presents a picture of charming magnificence. On retracing our steps, we may tarry a moment on the north side and explore the "Rockery," a grotesque and romantic little nook, which the combination of art with nature renders attractive. Various specimens of stone from Mine Hill have been utilized by an arrangement, piled together in the form of a pyramid, so placed as to give foothold to the potted plants which adorn its sides. Graceful ferns delight in the damp earth at the base, while soft green mosses eling lovingly to the interstices, where many a protruding wild-flower grows spontaneously. Within its brilliant coronal of green is secured a pot of ivy, with its creeping vine of polished leaves, which find support on the trees in close proximity. We may inhale the exquisite fra- grance emitted from the delicate blossoms which em- bellish the spot while enjoying the repose offered by iron chairs of durable construction, or seck yon vine- elad bower as we emerge from the labyrinth of rural beauty. Leaving the grounds, not yet fully explored, we adjourn to the house to take observations from its upper windows, which is, perhaps, the crowning joy of all. The dazzling glories of summer's closing day heighten the beauty of the landscape. Openings through the dense drapery of green foliage reveal glimpses of the thiekly-settled village, with its church- spires pointing towards the azure sky, which looks smilingly down on woody dell, waving fields, and verdant meadows. The river curves silently and gracefully onward, its banks bordered by trees and shrubs, which shower their leaves into its smooth sur- face or on nature's carpet of richest green. The artistic effect is completed by the encircling hills, which stand in dignified grandeur, like silent sentinels guarding the lonely seene, while their summits seen to touch the clouds, and harmonize with their richest tints of amber and gold, blended with violet and crimson. As the liquid stream of light gradually fades from the enraptured vision, these soft shadows lengthen over the valley, and the dim twilight as it descends spreads its mantle of gray over the glowing earth in solemn benediction.

DR. GEORGE TAYLOR.

George Taylor, M.D., was born in New Milford, Conn., Ang. 24, 1802, and died Jan. 14, 1881, aged seventy-eight years. His maternal great-grandfather, Rev. Daniel Boardman, was the first ordained clergy- man of New Milford, and his grandfather, Rev. Nn- thaniel Taylor, was the second. The emigrant, John

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Taylor, who was the first American ancestor of Dr. Taylor, arrived at Windsor, Conn., Aug. 17, 1639. He was a person of property, character, and influence, and was lost at sea in 1645, while on a voyage to Eng- land. His will, made before his departure, was not probated till 1694. The history of ancient Windsor has an account of him and the land he owned. Thomas Taylor married Rebecca Ketchum, of Nor- walk, where he lived till he was forty-one years old, when he moved to Danbury as one of its seven first settlers. He was a worthy man, and represented his town in the General Assembly a number of years. His son Daniel married a. Benedict, by whom he had two daughters, and then a Hoyt; they had two sons, Nathaniel and Daniel. Nathaniel was born at Dan- bury, Conn., Aug. 27, 1722. He married Tamar Board- man in 1749, having graduated at Yale in 1745. For more than twenty-six years, from 1774 until his death, Dec. 9, 1800, he was a member of the board of trustees of Yale College; had the management of the college farms, and in various ways rendered important ser- vice. He was a zealous advocate of the American Revolution, and during that contest remitted one year's salary, and also served as chaplain to a regi- ment of Connecticut troops. He came to New Mil- ford to preach, Jan. 3, 1748, and was ordained on the 29thi of June following, and faithfully, for over fifty- two years, exercised the duties of his sacred calling. He was in his seventy-ninth year when he died, and his family is exceptional in point of longevity. This inscription, which he designed for a monumental tab- let over his grandfather's grave in Danbury, but which was never completed, is worthy of preservation :

" Marble may tell Posterity that Mr. Thomas Taylor, a first settler in Danbury, died Jan. 1735, aged 92. Ile had Ten children by one wife. The eldest, Thomas, died aged 90; Joseph, 90; John, 70; Daniel, 94 ; Timothy, 56; Nathan, 100; Theophilus, 90; Deborah, 80: Rebecca, 98; Ennice, 98 ; 'in all 858. This stone erected by Rev. Nathaniel Taylor, son of Daniel."

Col. William Taylor was youngest child of Rev. Nathaniel Taylor. He was born in New Milford, March 20, 1764, and married Abigail Starr, of Dan- bury, Dec. 3, 1786. He was an eminent citizen, and died, universally mourned, Feb. 24, 1841. Dr. George Taylor was their youngest child. His early eduea- tion was acquired at private schools in Litchfield, Sharon, and Salisbury. When but a small boy he accidentally cut one of his eyes with a knife, per- manently destroying its sight. He was graduated at Yale in 1824, and commenced practice as a physician in New Milford at once. He practiced allopathy un- til 1837, when, through Dr. Vanderbergh, of New York City, he was converted to homeopathy, and became its first practitioner in Connecticut. He conducted a very large practice over a very wide circuit for more than half a century, and, until disabled by age, with great skill and great success. He won, as he de- served, the perfect confidence and warm love of all his patients, for he put forth his strongest efforts and wisest skill for rich and poor alike.

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History of Litchfield county, Connecticut, Part 111

Author: J.W. Lewis & Company (Philadelphia, Pa.) Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Philadelphia : J.W. Lewis & Co. Number of Pages: 1532

Author: J.W. Lewis & Company (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia : J.W. Lewis & Co.
Number of Pages: 1532