WETHERSFIELD

Wethersfield, Connecticut..........the Common

2009-07-06T13:47:53Z

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Wethersfield, Connecticut..........the Common

(click to enlarge photo so you can read it) . This goes with the large shed you see #3

2009-07-06T15:04:57Z

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(click to enlarge photo so you can read it) . This goes with the large shed you see #3

The settlers of Wethersfield planted the town on a broad terrace along the "Great River" (Connecticut River), on the fertile lands in New England. In the dark red-brown soil, farmers gre ...

2009-07-06T13:42:14Z

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The settlers of Wethersfield planted the town on a broad terrace along the "Great River" (Connecticut River), on the fertile lands in New England. In the dark red-brown soil, farmers gre ...

The Buck House

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The Buck House

The Buck House ,1775.

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The Buck House ,1775.

road to the "landing" then and still now

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road to the "landing" then and still now

Latimer house c.1690

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Latimer house c.1690

Hammer house

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Hammer house

Capt John Hammer, 1740

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Capt John Hammer, 1740

S. Boardman house, 1769

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S. Boardman house, 1769

Capt. Samuel Butler house, circa 1770

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Capt. Samuel Butler house, circa 1770

Capt. Caleb Griswold, 1731

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Capt. Caleb Griswold, 1731

Samuel Hammer,Sr. (looks like 17_5)

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Samuel Hammer,Sr. (looks like 17_5)

Buttolf Williams House, early 1700's

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Buttolf Williams House, early 1700's

Ezra Webb or is it Robert MacKee house ?

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Ezra Webb or is it Robert MacKee house ?

Capt Thomas Newson, circa 1713 or 1732

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Capt Thomas Newson, circa 1713 or 1732

Site of the home of : Abraham Finch,Jr, one of the adventurers of 1634 born in England.......killed by the Indians in the massacre of April 23,1637.

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Site of the home of : Abraham Finch,Jr, one of the adventurers of 1634 born in England.......killed by the Indians in the massacre of April 23,1637.

Home site of: Leonard Chester, one of the adventurers,1634. Born in Blably, England, 1609 Died in Wethersfield, Dec.11,1648

2009-07-06T13:37:30Z

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Home site of: Leonard Chester, one of the adventurers,1634. Born in Blably, England, 1609 Died in Wethersfield, Dec.11,1648

Robert Robbin(s) 1800 (brick)

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Robert Robbin(s) 1800 (brick)

Simeon Belden house, 1767

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Simeon Belden house, 1767

If any one has information on this house, please contact me. It's near the Silas Deane House and other other side has a ice cream shop and a Greek rest/pizza.

2009-07-06T14:28:28Z

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If any one has information on this house, please contact me. It's near the Silas Deane House and other other side has a ice cream shop and a Greek rest/pizza.

The Silas Dean house (he was a diplomat during the Rev.war) house was built 17__

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The Silas Dean house (he was a diplomat during the Rev.war) house was built 17__

Deacon Capt. Timothy Stillman, 1750

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Deacon Capt. Timothy Stillman, 1750

Capt.____ ???

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Capt.____ ???

Side view of the John Loveland house, 1740....

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Side view of the John Loveland house, 1740....

Webb house.... George Washington and Rochambeau planned the campaign ending all at Yorktown, 1781 --- for those who may not know (Yorktown is in Virginia) (Rochambeau was the Genera ...

2009-07-06T14:58:11Z

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Webb house.... George Washington and Rochambeau planned the campaign ending all at Yorktown, 1781 --- for those who may not know (Yorktown is in Virginia) (Rochambeau was the Genera ...

The house was built by Ashbel Wright, 1767 Home of Joseph Emerson, 1804-1833 Also served as a "female seminary"

2009-07-06T14:28:08Z

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The house was built by Ashbel Wright, 1767 Home of Joseph Emerson, 1804-1833 Also served as a "female seminary"

This house was built by Abel Wright, 1799

2009-07-06T14:27:46Z

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This house was built by Abel Wright, 1799

This is called the Village Tavern, built 1797 (does anyone know if the house served as a tavern or ordinary back in 1797 ?

2009-07-06T14:49:32Z

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This is called the Village Tavern, built 1797 (does anyone know if the house served as a tavern or ordinary back in 1797 ?

The First Church of Christ established 1635; this is not the orginal meeting house but on same location. The old burying ground is in the rear of this church.

2009-07-06T15:02:22Z

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The First Church of Christ established 1635; this is not the orginal meeting house but on same location. The old burying ground is in the rear of this church.

This is the Olde Wethersfield Cemetery behind the Congregational Church.

2009-07-06T13:27:45Z

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This is the Olde Wethersfield Cemetery behind the Congregational Church.

Judith Wolcott, relict of Mr. Samuel Wolcott, deceased. dau of Worshipful Samuel Appleton, Esq. of Ipswich, died Feb.ye 19th,1749, about 88 years of age Ispwich is in Essex County,Mas ...

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Judith Wolcott, relict of Mr. Samuel Wolcott, deceased. dau of Worshipful Samuel Appleton, Esq. of Ipswich, died Feb.ye 19th,1749, about 88 years of age Ispwich is in Essex County,Mas ...

In Memory of Michael Griswold b. 1618- d.1684 and his wife Ann. Settled at Wethersfield, 1640.

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In Memory of Michael Griswold b. 1618- d.1684 and his wife Ann. Settled at Wethersfield, 1640.

on left: Here lyeth the body of Sarah Steele, wife of Mr. Samuel Bordman, who departed this life, January ye 23, 1732. in the 77 year of her age -- on right: Here lyeth the body of ...

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on left: Here lyeth the body of Sarah Steele, wife of Mr. Samuel Bordman, who departed this life, January ye 23, 1732. in the 77 year of her age -- on right: Here lyeth the body of ...

Here lies interr'd the body of Deacon Thomas Wright, who departed this life, October ye __, A.D., 1760, in the 85th year of his age

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Here lies interr'd the body of Deacon Thomas Wright, who departed this life, October ye __, A.D., 1760, in the 85th year of his age

Here lies interr'd the body of Mr. James Treat, who was born April ye 1st, and in year 1666. he departed this life on February ye 18th, 1742, aged 76 years.

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Here lies interr'd the body of Mr. James Treat, who was born April ye 1st, and in year 1666. he departed this life on February ye 18th, 1742, aged 76 years.

brown stone on left: In memory of Joseph (Flower ?) who departed __,Sept.29_,in the of his__. -- middle white: Revolutionary War, JOSEPH FLOWER, Col. Webb's Regt.. di ...

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brown stone on left: In memory of Joseph (Flower ?) who departed ____,Sept.29___,in the ______of his________. -- middle white: Revolutionary War, JOSEPH FLOWER, Col. Webb's Regt.. di ...

Even in death they are united...... left: In memory of Lieut. David Deming, he died Feb.17,1771 ye 75th year of his age. -- right: In memory of Mrs. Martha, wife of Lieut. David Demi ...

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Even in death they are united...... left: In memory of Lieut. David Deming, he died Feb.17,1771 ye 75th year of his age. -- right: In memory of Mrs. Martha, wife of Lieut. David Demi ...

__y of _n Treat, relict of Lieut Elisha Treat, who died Aug.ye 15th ,1807, aged 90 years.

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____y of ___n Treat, relict of Lieut Elisha Treat, who died Aug.ye 15th ,1807, aged 90 years.

Here lye the body of Nathaniel Stod--r, who departed this life the 9th day of February anno 1714 in the 54 year of his age.

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Here lye the body of Nathaniel Stod--r, who departed this life the 9th day of February anno 1714 in the 54 year of his age.

Here lies the body of _eirg John Latimer, who died March the 3rd,1727...aged 74 years. (that would make him born 1652/3)

2009-07-06T13:38:39Z

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Here lies the body of _eirg John Latimer, who died March the 3rd,1727...aged 74 years. (that would make him born 1652/3)

Here's the body of Moses Croft who departed this life December the 30, 1718 in the 80 year. (b. 1638)

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Here's the body of Moses Croft who departed this life December the 30, 1718 in the 80 year. (b. 1638)

Here lies the body of Mrs. Mary, the wife of Nathaniel Butler who died April ye (8 or 9th) 1725, aged about 26 years.

2009-07-06T13:42:11Z

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Here lies the body of Mrs. Mary, the wife of Nathaniel Butler who died April ye (8 or 9th) 1725, aged about 26 years.

Here lyeth what was mortal of PRIMUS, a free negro, died Nov.ye 17th, 1731, aged about 70 years.

2009-07-06T13:16:04Z

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Here lyeth what was mortal of PRIMUS, a free negro, died Nov.ye 17th, 1731, aged about 70 years.

Here lises the body of Mr. Stephen Willard who decased July 28th, 1741 in the 74th year of his age

2009-07-06T12:59:59Z

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Here lises the body of Mr. Stephen Willard who decased July 28th, 1741 in the 74th year of his age

You can read this one.......after 261 years ! Here lies the body of Mr.Charles Treat who died October the 4th, 1742 in the 49th year of his age. -- Here lies the body of Mrs. Dorothy ...

2009-07-06T13:45:52Z

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You can read this one.......after 261 years ! Here lies the body of Mr.Charles Treat who died October the 4th, 1742 in the 49th year of his age. -- Here lies the body of Mrs. Dorothy ...

Here lies the body of Mr.Richard Montague wo died December the (24th or 4th ?) 1751 in the 68th year of his age

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Here lies the body of Mr.Richard Montague wo died December the (24th or 4th ?) 1751 in the 68th year of his age

Revolutionary War.....James Francis, Lexington Alarm, died Sept.25, 1832, ae 85

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Revolutionary War.....James Francis, Lexington Alarm, died Sept.25, 1832, ae 85

In memory of Mr. James Butler who died Nov.7th, 1765, in ye 29th year of his age.

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In memory of Mr. James Butler who died Nov.7th, 1765, in ye 29th year of his age.

Here lies ye body of Mrs. Mary Owen, wife of Aaron Owen, who died Oct. 21,1736, in the (looks like 41) year

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Here lies ye body of Mrs. Mary Owen, wife of Aaron Owen, who died Oct. 21,1736, in the (looks like 41) year

John Rose who departed this life, June the 5th, 1751 in the 78th year of his age

2009-07-06T13:24:31Z

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John Rose who departed this life, June the 5th, 1751 in the 78th year of his age

the Rose family: Mary Rose died Dec.11,1762, ae 36 Abigail Rose died June 14,1767, ae 22 Samuel Rose died Nov.18, 1779, ae 65 George Rose died July 12,1825, ae 45 Mary Rose died May ...

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the Rose family: Mary Rose died Dec.11,1762, ae 36 Abigail Rose died June 14,1767, ae 22 Samuel Rose died Nov.18, 1779, ae 65 George Rose died July 12,1825, ae 45 Mary Rose died May ...

Michael Griswold, who died July ye 24th, 1742 in the 76 year of his age.

2009-07-06T13:14:51Z

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Michael Griswold, who died July ye 24th, 1742 in the 76 year of his age.

Elizabeth Grifwould, b. March 28,1674 aged 68 years. =================== The Rev.War emblem......does not belong with Elizabeth as the dates are too far off.......... There could b ...

2009-07-06T13:16:52Z

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Elizabeth Grifwould, b. March 28,1674 aged 68 years. =================== The Rev.War emblem......does not belong with Elizabeth as the dates are too far off.......... There could b ...

Capt. David Goodrich....served with Col.Whitney's Regt. during Queen Anne's War......died Jan 23, 1755, age 87.... lets see, that would make him born in 1668

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Capt. David Goodrich....served with Col.Whitney's Regt. during Queen Anne's War......died Jan 23, 1755, age 87.... lets see, that would make him born in 1668

It appears to be the same Capt. David Goodrich in the previous photo, but listed him as serving in the Indian War in the North Co., and the date of death is the same.

2009-07-06T14:46:34Z

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It appears to be the same Capt. David Goodrich in the previous photo, but listed him as serving in the Indian War in the North Co., and the date of death is the same.

Lieut. Josiah Smith. served in 5th Co.,1st Regt. during the French and Indian War (1754-1757).....died Oct.17,1798, age 84.

2009-07-06T14:38:47Z

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Lieut. Josiah Smith. served in 5th Co.,1st Regt. during the French and Indian War (1754-1757).....died Oct.17,1798, age 84.

The stone is in "layers"...and you can see where the top layer is coming off.....it wont be long when no one can read it. ------ Ebenezer Talco___who departed this life Aug.25,1795, aged ...

2009-07-06T14:35:25Z

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The stone is in "layers"...and you can see where the top layer is coming off.....it wont be long when no one can read it. ------ Ebenezer Talco___who departed this life Aug.25,1795, aged ...

Levi Robbins, Rev. War veteran, served in Capt.Skinner"s Co. and Major Sheldon's regt died Oct.21, 1793, age 38...... must have been very young while a soldier...

2009-07-06T14:35:37Z

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Levi Robbins, Rev. War veteran, served in Capt.Skinner"s Co. and Major Sheldon's regt died Oct.21, 1793, age 38...... must have been very young while a soldier...

Ichabod Wells, died May 30,1800 in his 78th year

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Ichabod Wells, died May 30,1800 in his 78th year

Ebenezer Belding died Nov.2d, 1739...age about 72 (m-m-m makes him b.1667)

2009-07-06T14:39:25Z

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Ebenezer Belding died Nov.2d, 1739...age about 72 (m-m-m makes him b.1667)

John Oldham was from Plymouth Colony...founded a trading post here at Wethersfield 1634. The trading post no longer exists.

2009-07-06T14:21:46Z

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John Oldham was from Plymouth Colony...founded a trading post here at Wethersfield 1634. The trading post no longer exists.