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Ellington...once was part of Windsor...check out the pictures there.
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Cyndy > This region was named by Indian inhabitants Weaxskashuck meaning "Great Marsh". Early white settlers called it Windsor Goshen or Great Marsh. In 1671 town of Windsor purchased the western part from the Indians, receiving eastern portion later from later from the General Assembly to replace land taken from Windsor to settle the boundry dispute between Massachusetts and Connecticut. Samuel Pinney was the first settler in 1717. Former home of Rev.John McKinstry,1730 is probably the oldest house standing in Ellington. Legislative action established a parish in 1735, part of Windsor east of Connecticut River was set off 1768, becoming East Windsor. Ellington was taken from East Windsor and incorporated in 1786.
Cyndy > McKinstry...... Rev.John, son of Roger; born in Antrium Co.,Ireland 1677 and died in Ellington 1754. The first pastor of the Church in Ellington. Elizabeth Fairfield his wife, b. 1681 d.1762
Cyndy > The McKinstry house--1730
Cyndy > Robert Rogers 1807
Cyndy > Jonathan Porter died March 25,1825, ae 76. -------- Mr Horris, son of Jonathan and Mrs. Mercy Porter, died at sea, Aug. 21,1824, ae 25
Cyndy > Ensign John Burroughs who died Feb.14,1757 in ye 72d year of his age.
Cyndy > In memory of Mr. "Myles?" Thrall who departed this life Jan the 27th,1806, in the 73rd year of his age.
Cyndy > Margaret McCray, relict of William McCray, who died Sept.16.1804, in the 80th year of her age.
Cyndy > Mrs. Lydia Ellsworth , wife of Deacon Gordon Ellsworth, who died May 18,1806, in the 62d year of her age.
The McKinstry house--1730
> The McKinstry house--1730
The McKinstry house--1730
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