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Thy darts O death that fy promiscuona round In such a victim may others wound.
. In Memory of
Mary Sherman wife of Daniel Sherman who died March 10, 1799 2. 73,
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[Sherman monument]
Phito B. Sherman Died Oct. 6, 1885, Aged 77.
Ameliu Ilis Wife Died Nov. 7, 1871, Aged 61.
In memory of Mr. David Sherwood who died Sept. 19, 1815, aged 36 years.
In memory of
Polly. Wife of Jonathan Gould, formerly wife of David Sherwood, who died Jan. 22, 1820, aged 40 y's. In memory of Edson J., son of David & Polly Sherwood who died August 31, 1821 aged 11 y's.
In Memory of
Mrs. Ann Sherwood. wife of Mr. David Sherwood, who died July 30th 1803, in the 23d year of her age.
Darid W., son of David W. and Harriet Sherwood died May 8, 1840, E. 1 y'r. & S mo's.
This lovely plant we wished to raise Resign it here we must Into the hands of God who gave And in his mercy trust.
Charles G. Son of David W. & Harriet Sherwood, Died Aug. 18, 1818, aged 5 years.
Sylrina Antoinette, only daugh- ter of David W. & Harriet Sher- wood died Jan. 6, 1847, JE. 10 years & 3 mo.
Called sudden from her earthly home To heaven's immortal howers Through all etermity to bloom A sweet and fadeless flower.
Mr. Daniel Sherwood died June
2. 1513 in the 53 year of his age. May angels with their guardian wings This dreary tomb o'er spread And guard until the close of time This mansion of the dead.
In memory of
Mrs. Eunice Sherwood, Wife of Mc. Daniel Sherwood, who departed this Life Febry 5th 1790, In the 22d Year of her Age.
Daniel B. Sherwood Died Jan. 16, 1878, Aged isy'rs 6 mo.
Electa M. Sherwood Died Oct. 19, 1866, Aged 61 y'rs 7 D's.
Eleanor, daughter of Amos O. & Betsey Sherwood, Died June 18, 1832, aged 4 y'rs 5 mo's & 20 d.
Harriet JJ. wife of Justus Sher- wood Died Feb. 4, 1864, Aged 99. In the midst of life we are in Death.
Lillie M. Daughter of J. & M. Sherwood Died April 21, 1869, JE. 5 y'rs & 7 mo. "Safe within the fold."
Sacred to the memory of
John Sherwood Esq.
Charity, Philanthropy & Urbanity united to ntake him beloved by his family, Esteemed by bis friends & Respected by his acquaintances.
He died June 30th 1810.
Mrs. Eunice Sherwood relict of John Sherwood Esq. died Sept. 12, 1814, in the 76 year of her age.
In memory of
Mr. John Sherwood who depart- ed this Life May 10th A. D. 1795, In the 25th Year of his Age.
John Sherwood Died at Chicago Jan. 1, 1855, JE. 27.
John Sherwood Died April 6, 1958, JE. 66 y'rs 5 mo. & 14 ds.
Elosiu. Wife of John Sherwood. Died Sept. 9, 1868 .E. 22 Y'rs& G mo's.
Sacred to the memory of
John Sherwood, only child of Sherwood and Caroline Staples who died May 2, 1538, aged 7 years 5 mo. & 24 d's.
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Elizabeth S., Wife of J. W. Sher- wood Died June 15, 1892, Aged 30 y'rs.
Asleep in Jesus. Died April 29, 1809
Samuel W. aged 9 months. June 13, 1811 an Infant aged 3 days. Sept. 1, 1827 Churles E. aged 1 year.
Sons of David & Anna Sherwood.
James Irving, son of David W. & Laura W. Sherwood died Dee. 7, 1846 Aged 10 mo. & 3 d's.
In memory of
Julia Sherwood, who died Sept. 8, 1842, E. 30.
Farewell my partner child and friend Prepare for death while I sleep here.
In memory of
Isaac Sherirood who died May 28, 1838, E. 41 y'rs 10 mo's & 1 day.
Abigail Jordan, wife of Isaac Sherwood, Died Dee. 28, 1876, Aged 77 yrs.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
Eliza A., wife of Justus Sherwood Died Oet. 13, 1800, E. 60 y'rs 10 mo's.
Not safe till saved in Heaven. In memory of
Abigail Sherwood wife of Mat- thew Sherwood who died Sept. 28th, 1786. In the 20th Year of her age.
A. H. (At the left hand of Abigail Sherwood)
Philo B. Sherwood Died Sept. 24, 1887, E. 73 years, & 5 mo's.
Eugene W. died Oct. 13, 1851, E. 2 y's & 8 mo.
Also an
Infaut daughter died 1846, E. 3 ms. Children of Philo B. & Jerusha Sher- wood.
In memory of Phebe A. Sherirood who died Oct. 22, 1844, aged 25 y'rs. Modesty and meekness sdorned her in life Faith and hope supported her in death.
In Memory of
Mr. Thomas Shericond who died Sept. 15th 1798, in the - 70thi year of his age.
In memory of
Mrs. Anne Sherwood. Wife of Mr. Thomas Sherwood, who died Decr 3d 1777 in the 52d year of her age.
Walker Sherwood died Oct. 15, 1826, E. 26 years.
Walker Sherwood+ Died Oct. 21, 1863, E. 81 y'rs 2 mo's & 6 D's. Father, we miss him.
Anna Sherwood, wife of Walker Sherwood Died April 18, 1862, JE. 82 yrs 4 mo & 11 days. Our mother, we loved her.
Betsey Silliman Died Sept. 20, 1858, E. 73.
Here lies a friend of Jesus.
C'gras Silliman Died May 6, 1861, JE. 51 yrs 1 mo. & 19 D's.
Charles C., Son of Cyrus & Anna IL. Silliman, Died March 21, 1871, Æ. 16 Yrs S mos. Meet me in Heaven. In memory of
Mr. Cyrus Si who died Ang 12, 1812, JE. 72. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
* One of Nature's noblumen. His wife was a Summers. (R. B. L.)
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In memory of
Mr. Darid Silliman who died August 29th 1810, In the 73d year of his Age.
Mrs. Lydia Silliman widow of David Silliman died Dee. 28, 1816, aged 75.
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In memory of
Miss Anna Silliman, daughter of David & Lydia Silliman, who died June 8, 1820, aged 32 years. Once you must die and once for all The solemn purpose weigh For know that heaven or bell attend On that important day.
Darid Silliman Died April 23, 1853, Aged 88 years & 6 months.
Clarissa, Wife of David Silliman died May 19, 1855, Aged 81 years.
Charles E., only son of David & Mary B. Silliman Died Oct. 5, 1852, Aged 13 years & 10 mo's.
In memory of Daniel Silliman, who died Sept. 13th 1818, 2. 66 years 2 months & 16 ds.
Emily Silliman wife of Ezra Sil- liman died July 11, 1838, aged 31 y'rs & 10 mo.
John Silliman, son of Mr. Cyrus & Mrs. Hannah Silliman died Feb. 8, 1815, in the 16 year of his age.
Joseph Silliman died June 18, 1849, E. 59 y'rs.
Deacon Justus Silliman De- parted this life April 30th 1839, LE. 71 years & 10 months,
In memory of
Ruth Silliman, wife of Justus Silliman who died March 20, 1836, aged 70 years & 6 months.
In memory of Isaac Silliman, who died July 8. 1840, Æ. 48 yrs & 4 ms.
In memory of
Mary, wife of Isaac Silliman, who died Nov. 21, 1825, aged 34 y'rs & 6 months.
Lottie H. Daughter of Nathaniel L. & Eliza B. Silliman, Born Jan. 17, 1859, Died March 10, 1862, Æ. 3 y'rs 1 mo. & 21 D's.
Nathaniel Silliman died Nov. 6, 1825, Æt. 33.
Nathaniel L. Silliman Died May 30, 18GS, Aged 43.
Carlton E. Smith Died Dec. 11, 1871, JE. 17 y'rs 9 D's.
Carlton dear one ! thou art at rest God called him home He knew twas best We mourn thee, yet we know that aoon We too may share thy heavenly home.
James A. Son of J. B. & C. Smith Died Dec. 12, 1868, E. 1 y'r 4 mo. Our Jamie. Tread softly for an angel band,
Doth guard the precious dust, And we can safely leave our boy Our darling in his trust.
Quan Smith died March 30th 1860, E. 84.
Ransom O. Smith Died May 31,
1871, aged 54 y'rs & 9 mo's.
One less to love on earth One more to meet in heaven.
Lucinda, Wife of Ransom O. Smith Died July 27, 1983, aged 71 years.
Sylvester B. Smith Died June 16, 1986, E. 49 y'rs 1 mo. & 11 days.
William W. Smith, Died March 17, 1857 Æ. 43 yrs & 1 mo.
Earth has his dust Friends bis memory And the Redeemer his spirit.
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Wmt. Wilmot, Son of Wm. W. &
Susan A. Smith, Died July 22, 1865, aged 14 y'rs. Seek ye the Lord while he may be found.
We lived together. John A. Son of Wm. W. & Susan A. Smith, died Sept. 6, 1851, E. 12 y's.
We parted but to meet again.
William W. son of Wm. W. & Sus- an A. Smith died Sept. 8, 1851, E. 10 y's.
In Memory of Sherwood Staples who died Oct. 15, 1839, aged 38 years & 8 mo's.
In Memory of Caroline, Wife of Sherwood Sta- ples who died Oet. 12, 1988, aged 84 years & 4 d's.
Staples, Jennings, [monument].
Mary R. Chappell, Wife of Sid- ney Staples, Died May 6, 1848, E. 32 years.
In memory of Mr. Zachariah Summers, who departed this Life May 28th 1287. In the 53d year of his Age.
In memory of
Mrs. Martha Summers, wife of Mr. Zachariah Summers, who died April 12, 1820, in her 87 year.
Schuyler, N., Son of Samuel A. & Eliza A. Sweet, Died Nov. 6, 1875, Aged 17 y'rs.
We part to meet again: Meet me in heaven. Sweet rest in heaven.
Barak Taylor, died Sept. 27, 1838, aged 75 years.
In Memory of Abigail, wife of Barach Taylor, who died April 23, 1829, aged 61 years.
In Memory of Mr. David Taylor, who died May 5, 1805, In the 89th year of his Age.
David Taylor, Died July 26, 1848, E. 60.
Mary N. Wife of David Taylor Died Jan. 24, 1856, E. 63.
In Memory of
Elihu Taylor, who died Nov. 4, 1845, JE. 55.
Angeline, wife of Elilin Taylor died Jan. 28, 1874, JE. 81 y'rs 9 mo.
"Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his."
Samuel E. Thorp, Died March 10, 1875, 2. 53 years 3 mo's & 16 days.
Mary B., wife of Samuel E. Thorp Died April 22, 1885, JE. 65 years 7 mo's.
Isaac W., Son of Samuel E. & Mary B. Thorp, Died April 21, 1875, JE. 17 years & 8 mo's.
Lelius [Monument].
Floyd Tucker, Died October 12. 1888, aged 83 y'rs.
His Wife
Anna Tucker, Died Feb. 24, 1891, aged 78 y'rs.
Charles J. Baker, son of Jesse & Anna Baker Died April 1, 1887, aged 56 y'rs.
Deu. Albert Turney, Died April 14, 1871, Aged 79 y'rs.
In memory of
Hannah Turney Wife of Fea. Albert Turney, who died Dec. 17th, 1839, aged 46.
Lucretia, Wife of Den. Albert Tur- ney Died Sept. 1, 1868, Aged 82.
Albert T. Turney Died June 15, 1886, aged 70 years.
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In Memory of Clarissa Turuey, who died April 14, 1844, JE. 78 y'rs.
Cyrus Turney Died Nov. 14. 1886. aged 69 years.
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
In Memory of Durid Turney, who died July 25, 1829, aged 64 years 6 months.
In memory of Mrs. Purtheun, wife of Mr. David Turney, who died Sept. 30, 1815, in the 47 year of her age.
In memory of
Sully Turney, daughter of David & Parthena Turney, who died Nov. 25, 1834, aged 24 years 6 mo. & 23 d's.
In memory of
Thomas J. Turney, Son of M . David & Mrs. Parthena Turney, who died Nov. 1st, 1805, in the 19th year of Ilis Age.
Willis, Son of Mr. David and Mrs. Parthena Turney, boru May 31st & died July 30th 1804, aged 2 months. Henry M .. Son of A. T. & E. M. Turney, Died Oct. 29, 1877, aged 34 Years.
We miss thee.
Edith, daughter of A. E. & M. E. Turney died April 21, 1863, E. 4 mos & 3 dys.
John Turney Died Nov. 24, 1849, Æ. 81.
In memory of
Eunice Turney, wife of John Tur- ney, who died Oct. 4, 1831, aged 58 years.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: Yes saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labora; and their works do follow them.
In memory of
Anna Turney, daughter of John Eunice Turney, who died Dee. 17, 1833, aged 26 years.
Stephen. Son of John & Eunice Turney died Oct. 3, 1815, JE. 2 y'rs. 9 mo.
Zalmon Turney Died Dec. 31, 1:80, E. 80 y'rs S mo.
In memory of
Mary M., wife of Zalmon Turney, who died Nov. 15, 1835, aged 26 years & 8 mo.
Durid B. Son of Zalmon & Mary M. Turney died July 4, 1832, Aged 4 mo. & 13 ds.
In memory of
Sarah, wife of Squire Turrel, who died Feb. 24, 1809, in the 24 year of her age.
Larina, wife of James J. Ward Died Nov. 15, 1880, E. 28 y'rs 2 mo's & 9 days.
Mary, wife of James J. Ward, Died Mar. 27, 1883, JE. 21 years.
Rer. John Warren Died July 26, 1889, aged 74 y'rs 9 mo's.
In memory of
Juhu Wells, who died May 26, 1848, E. My'rs.
In memory of
Hannah, widow of John Wells, who died June 4. 1855, ZE. FD y'rs.
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My Husband Andrew S. Wheeler Died Oet. 26, 1870, Aged 23 years. They call thee desd my husband, for the grave Now holds thy body in its cold embrace They call thee dead because the coffin lid Shuts out the sight forever from thy face.
I saw thee wasting on thy couch of pain Stood by thy bedside when thy spirit ded Know what thou wast, canst not be again And yet! and yet to me thou art not dead.
In Memory of Daniel Wheeler, who died Feb. 11, 1844, aged 76 years.
Farewell my partner and children dear Prepare for death while I sleep here.
In Memory of Autha, wife of Daniel Wheeler, Died Dec. 29, 1880, aged 96 years.
In Memory of
Sarah, wife of Daniel Wheeler, who died April 27, 1817, JE. 51 yrs.
Pollina their daughter died Feb. 1806, E. 10 mo's.
In Memory of
Ezra, Son of Daniel & Antha Wheel- er, who died Sept. 18, 1826, aged 4 y'rs & 6 mo's.
Phebe M., Wife of Daniel Wheeler died May 7, 1876, E. 66 y'rs ? mo. Asleep in Jesus.
Mary Augusta, daughter of Dan- iel and Phebe 31. Wheeler died Oct. 9, 1847, .E. 4 y'rs 6 mo & 12 ds.
Sarah Jaur. died Nov. 27, 1811, aged 3 years.
Nelson died March 24, 1842, aged 8 mo.
Also an Infant,
Children of Daniel & P'hebe MI. Wheeler.
Entwin Wheeler Born Dec. 3, 1813, Died Nov. 29, 1870.
Lucinda Wheeler, wife of Edwin Wheeler, Died Jan. 17, 1975, E. 57 y'rs.
In memory of
Eli Wheeler, who died Aug. 5. 1845, aged 50 y'rs.
In Memory of Hannah, wife of Eli Wheeler, who died April 9, 1836, aged 44 years.
Eleanor, Daughter of Eli & Han- nah Wheeler died Nov. 22, 1863, aged 43 y'rs 2 mos & 25 d's.
In memory of
Wakeman, Son of Eli & Hannah Wheeler, who died May 27, 1814, E. 1 year 10 months.
Eunice F. Wife of Henry K. Wheel- er Died Nov. 28, 1876, E. 45 y'rs 3 mo.
Emmagewe, daughter of Joseph & Emily Wheeler died Jan. 30. 1852, aged 2 y'rs & 24 days.
George Wheeler Died Dec. 13, 1856, JE. 32.
In memory of
Susan Wheeler, Wife of George Wheeler, who Died May 8, 1950, Aged 43 years.
Henry Wheeler Died April 10, 1876, Aged 41 y'rs 6 mo.
Afflictions sore long time he bore,
Physiclans' and was vain Till God was pleased to call him home And free him from all pain.
Hiram Wheeler Born Dec. 9,1802, Died Ang. 21, 18-2.
Auna, Wife of Hiram Wheeler Born, Feb. 19, 1409, Died April 16, 1877.
John Wheeler died Jan. 10, 1520, Æ. 65.
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In Memory of
Mrs. Abinh Wheeler, widow of John Wheeler decd. who died July 4, 1828, aged 89.
John Wheeler died Feb. 3, 1$19, in his 90th year.
Sarah, Wife of Jesse Wheeler Died Feb. 12, 1846, E. 64 y'rs.
ufaut, daughter of John A. & Ruth A. Wilson died Sept. 13, 1851.
Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Aun Wheeler Wife of Mr. John Wheeler, who departed this Life March ye 17th, 1767, in ye 38th year of Her Age.
In memory of Obadiah Wheeler who died May 28, 1848, E. 82.
In memory of
Sarah, wife of Obadiah Wheeler, who died Oct, 25, 1855, E. 90 y'rs 6 mo.
In memory of
Ruth, wife of Jabez Wheeler, who died Sept. 30, 1827, in her 45 year.
In Memory of
Samuel Wheeler, who died July 19, 1833, in the 81st year of his age.
In memory of
Esther, Wife of Samuel Wheeler who died Jan. 5, 1860, E. 90 y'rs 8 mo's & 20 d's.
Sarah, Wife of Samuel Wheeler died January 20th, 1795, E, 44 y'rs.
In memory of Stephen Wheeler, who died May 22, 1837, aged 67.
In Memory of Eleanor, wife of Stephen Wheeler, | who died Ang. 21, 1846, aged 72.
In Memory of
Jerasha F., wife of Charles Wheel- er, daughter of Burr and Sarah Bradley, who died April 9th, 1837, aged 25 years 11mo's and 3 d's.
Burr Wakeman Wheeler, Son of Charles & Jerusha Wheeler, died Dee. 9, 1838, aged 4 y'rs 9 mo's & 15 days.
In memory of
Andrew J., Son of Charles & Jer. usha Wheeler, who died June 7, 1848, aged 20 years.
He was at the time of his death & member of the Junor Class in Yale College.
In memory of
Mable, daughter of Stephen & Elean- or Wheeler, who died Dec. 5, 1850, aged 51.
In Memory of
Naucy, daughter of Stephen & Eleanor Wheeler, who died June 23, 1851, aged 50.
In memory of Perthena, Wife of Stephen Wheel- er, who died My 24, 1841, aged 72.
William Wheeler Died March 8, 1878, aged 65 y'rs 2 mos.
Silas Wheeler Died Oct. 10, 1964, E. 83.
In memory of Deborah Wheeler, who ended this mortal life July 5, 1846, E. 65. So one generation passes away. Another soon follows.
Isaac Whitehead Died April 21, 1858, Aged 50 y'rs.
Blessed sre the dead who die in the Lord.
Anna, Wife of Isaac Whitehead Died Jan. 14, 1864, _ E. 79 y'rs &6 mio. Sytrin .1., Only child of Isaac & Anna Whitehead & wife of Benja- man T. Beers Died Dec. 3, 1856, E. 33.
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In memory of
Hannah Wildman, Formerly wife of Lewis Edwards, who died Oct. 29, 1962, E. 86 y'rs 4 mo & 20 D's.
Eleanor Elizabeth, Wife of George F. Wildman died Aug. 9, 1854, Aged 22 years.
James I. Wilson Died Noy. 2, 1879, aged 54 y'rs.
Asleep in Jesus.
Lucinda 1. widow of William Wil- son died Oct. 19, 1856, E. 86 y'rs.
At Rest. Joseph H. Wilson Died Dec. 11, 1886, aged 60 years.
In memory of
Darid B. Winton, who died Jan. 19, 1849, aged 21 y'rs.
Dea Ebenezer S. Winton Died Nov. 10, 1867, æ. 54 y'rs & 1 mo. For me to live is Christ & to die is gain.
Darid E., Son of Ebenezer S. & H. M. Winton, Died Sept. 25, 1849, Forgive blest Shade the tributary tear Which mourne thy exit trom & world like this Forgive the wish that would have kept thee aged 8} mo's. [here
Happy Infant early blessed Rest in peaceful alumbers rest.
Col. James Winton Died Mar. 21, 1857, aged 78 y'rs & 11 mo's.
In memory of
JJarris Winton, who died Mar. 15, 1850, in the 20th year or bis age.
In memory of
Perthenia Wintow, who died April 13, 1850, aged 65 years 8 mo & 20 d's.
In memory of
Ruama, wife of Eli Winton who died Jan. 23, 1852, _Et. 40 years & 2 mo.
Harriet Newrell, wife of Eli Win- ton, Died Oct. 13, 1855, JE. 26.
Also
George HI. their son Died Feb. 22, 1856, LE. 6 mo & 17 days.
And stayed thy progress to the realms of bliss.
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Page 64, omitted
Aaron Beers, Died Aug. 16; 1886, Aged 83 y'rs 10 mos.
Huldah, His Wife, Died Feb. 1, 1853. Aged 61 y'rs.
Page 66, Eunice Bennett for Annice Bennett.
Page 67, Wife of William H. Burr, for wife of William Burr.
Page 67, Jerusha F. wife of Charles Wheeler, misplaced and repeated on page 91.
Page 68, Clara only daughter of J. & C. A. Candee, for Clara, daughter of &c.
Page 69, Polly Edwards age, 36 yrs. for 35 yrs. 5 mos.
Page 70, Emma J. Fisher, Died 1868, for 1878.
Page 69, omitted
Darid S. Edwards, Died in New Orleans July 19, 1863, Aged 34 y'rs.
Smile softly skies down upon our loved one's grave,
Bloom brightly flowers! Angels ! keep holy watch,
Cherished ones oft wander here, for he who Laid himself a sacrifice upon our
Country's altar is numbered ever with Its brave defenders,
A priceless offering
Here rests in glorious hope the mortal ; The immortal far from toil and strife,
Through grace divine rests with the Prince of peace.
Tis well our yearning hearts do say to Him Whose will not ours be done. Forever free
From pain and sorrow, and each day each hour
Brings us nearer to his eternal home.
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THE PATENT OR CHARTER of the Town of Stratford. "
1686.
Whereas the General Court of Connecticutt have formerly Granted unto ye proprietors Inhabitants of Stratford all those lands both meadows and upland within these abut- ments viz upon ye sea on ye South on Stratford River on ye east & on Fairfield bounds on ye west and to run from ye sea on ye south ye whole breadth full twelve Miles and from ye norwest corner to run easterly to ye middle of Stratford River & abuts on ye wilderness on ye north the said land having been by purchass or otherwise lawfully obtained of the Indian native proprietors & whereas ye proprietors the aforesaid Inhabitants of Stratford have made application to ye Governor & Company of said Colony of Conecticut assem- bled in Court May 25, 1685, that they may have a patent for Confirmation of ye aforesaid lands so purchased & granted to them as aforesaid and which they have stood seized and quietly possessed of for many years late past without inter- ruption now for a more full confirmation of ye abovesaid traet of land as it is abutted & Bounded aforesaid unto ye present proprietors of ye township of Stratford in there pos- session & enjoyment of the premises Know yee yt. ye said Governor & Company assembled in General Court according to ye Commission & by vertue of ye Power granted to them by our late soverraign Lord Charles 2d of blessed memory In his letters pattents bearing date the three and twentyeth year of said Majesties Raigne have given & granted & by these present doe give grant ratifye & Confirm unto Capt. Wm. Curtiss Mr Joseph Hawley Mr Isaae Nicholls Mr Jere. Judson Leut. John Beardslee Ensigne Stephen Burritt Sergt.
. It was unfortunate that this charter was not printed in the History of Stratford, and partly to supply that defect it is inserted in this annual. In copying the record we have followed the original, without punctuation.
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John Curtiss Mr Richard Blackleach Mr Timothy Wilcoxson Mr. John Wells Mr. Samuel Sherman & Mr Ephraim Stiles and all the rest of ye said present proprietors of ye Town- ship of Stratford and theire Heires and assignes for ever and to each of them in such proportion as they have alredy agreed upon for the division of the same all yt aforesaid tract and percells of lands as it is butted and bounded to- gether with all ye woods uplands arrable lands meadows pas- tures ponds havens portes waters rivers with all adjoining Islands therein fishings huntings fowlings mines mineralls qnarries & precious stones upon or within ye said tract of lands with all other proffits & comodities there unto be- longing or in any waise appertaining : and doe alsoe grant unto the aforcnamed Capt. Wm Curtiss Mr Joseph Hawley Mr Isaac Nicholls Mr Jeremy Judson Leut John Beardsly Ensign Stephen Burritt Sergt John Curtiss Mr Richard Blackleach Mr Timothy Wilcoxson Mr John Wells Mr Sanı- uel Sherman & Mr Ephraim Stiles and all the rest of ye present proprietors Inhabitants of Stratford aforesaid there heires & assignes for ever yt the aforesaidtracts of land shall be for ever hereafter deemed reputed & bee an Intire Township of itself to have & to hold the said tracts of land & premises with all & every those appertenances together with the priveleges Immunities & franchises herein given & granted unto ye said Capt. Wm Curtiss Mr Joseph Hawley Mr Isaac Nicholls Mr Jeremiah Judson Leut John Beardslee Ensign Stephen Burrit Sergt. John Curtiss Mr Richard Black- leach Mr Timothy Wilcoxson Mr John Wells Mr Samuel Sherman Mr Ephraim Stiles & all other ye present propric- tors Inhabitants of Stratford there heires and assignes for ever & to ye onely proper use and behoofe of ye said Capt. Wm Curtiss Mr Joseph Hawley Mr Isaac Nicholls Mr Jer- emy Judson Leiut. John Beardslee ensign Stephen Burrit Sergt. John Curtiss Mr Richard Blackleach Mr Timothy Wilcoxson Mr John Wells Mr Samuel Sherman & Mr Ephaim Stiles and all other the present proprietors Inhabi- tants of Stratford their heires successors & anssignes for ever according to ye tenor of his Majests Manor of east green-
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wich in ye County of kent in ye kingdom of england in free & comon soceage & not in Capitee nor by knight service they yeilding and paying therefor to our sovreigne Lord ye king his heires & successiors onely the fifth part of all ye oare of gold & silver which from time to time & all times hereafter shall be there gotten had or obtained in lieu of all rents services duties & demands whatsoever according to charter In witness whereof we have caused the seal of the Colony to be hereunto affixed this fowerteenth of May one thousand six hundred eighty & sis in ye second year of ye Raign of our Soveraign Lord James the second by the Grace of God of England Scotland France and Ireland king de- fender of ye faith &c
Posteript note. Also yt ye Islands in said river belonging to Stratford are called by ye names of Mr Knells Brins- meades the lower & upper Islands & Harvies Island in all five with all the wanted privileges of the river to have & to hold to ye said town of Stratford to them & their heirs for ever ..
ROBERT TREAT Governor.
Pr Order of ye General Court of Con- necticut signed pr John Allyn Secre- tary March 30th 1687 pr order of ye Governor & Company of the Colony of Connecticutt
Entered in the pub: records lib. P. fo. 158:159 May 19, 1686. Pr JOHN ALLYN Secretyr
Exactly Recorded from ye Originall Assignmts & dilli- gently Compared there with this 22d Decembr 1688
Pr JOSEPH CURTISS Recorder [of the town of Stratford] Vol. 2 p. 489.
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BARNUM INSTITUTE of Science and History.
EXTRACTS FROM THE WILL AND CODICILS OF HON. PHINEAS T. BARNUM, DECEASED,
In Relation thereto, from the Records of the Court of Probate, District of Bridgeport, Vol. 51, pages 676, 690, 697.
FIRST CODICIL, ART. 9, PAGE 676.
If my estate (exclusive of the show business and all prop- erty pertaining thereto) shall amount after appraisal to one and a half million dollars over my debts, then I give to the Fairfield County Historieal Society and to the Bridgeport Scientific Society, corporations organized and existing under the laws of the state of Connecticut, and located in said city of Bridgeport, 850,000, to be expended by said societies in erecting a building on a lot of land situate in said Bridge- port on the southeast corner of Gilbert and Main streets, and recently conveyed by me to said societies for the purposes hereinafter provided for. Said building is to be duly marked and forever known as Barnum Institute and used for promoting and carrying out the purposes respectively of said societies, and it shall be constructed so as to furnish suitable rooms for each of said societies with one large room or hall for meetings and lectures which may be used in com- mon and by each society separately on such nights as they shall mutually agree upon. Each society shall have exclu- sive control of its own rooms.
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