HARTFORD: Center Church Burying Ground

This marker was at the front (north) entrance....it is a monument to the Black African Americans from 1640-1810, that was done by the Hartford school children. In front of this was ...

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This marker was at the front (north) entrance....it is a monument to the Black African Americans from 1640-1810, that was done by the Hartford school children. In front of this was ...

This was postioned on the eastern side entrance... The Colony of Connecticut had a consitution from 1639 - 1789 and when the US Consitution was written many of the principles of the ...

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This was postioned on the eastern side entrance... The Colony of Connecticut had a consitution from 1639 - 1789 and when the US Consitution was written many of the principles of the ...

1595 to 1654 In memory of John Haynes, first governor of the Colony of Connecticut.

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1595 to 1654 In memory of John Haynes, first governor of the Colony of Connecticut.

Over view of the Center Church Cemetery in Hartford. The cemetery is surrounded by new buildings with floors high above the graves.

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Over view of the Center Church Cemetery in Hartford. The cemetery is surrounded by new buildings with floors high above the graves.

All the first Hartford settlers are listed here.....all 4 sides.....

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All the first Hartford settlers are listed here.....all 4 sides.....

side # 2....Hartford settlers (if difficult to read, click on photo to enlarge.

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side # 2....Hartford settlers (if difficult to read, click on photo to enlarge.

side # 3

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side # 3

side # 4

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side # 4

No need to caption this one....nice and clear: Mary OLCOTT

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No need to caption this one....nice and clear: Mary OLCOTT

in memory of Capt.John Talcott, eldest son of the Hon. Joseph Talcott. Governor of this colony who died June 15th, 1771, aged 75 -------------------------- right: Abigail Talcot ...

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in memory of Capt.John Talcott, eldest son of the Hon. Joseph Talcott. Governor of this colony who died June 15th, 1771, aged 75 -------------------------- right: Abigail Talcot ...

ANNO DOM 1692........... welcome death, Phenias Willson, aged 64 years, dyed May 22

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ANNO DOM 1692........... welcome death, Phenias Willson, aged 64 years, dyed May 22

In memory of Thomas Hosmer who came from Hawkhurst in the County of Kent, England was one of the original settlers of Hartford. He died at Northampton,Mass, April 12, 1687. was buried ...

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In memory of Thomas Hosmer who came from Hawkhurst in the County of Kent, England was one of the original settlers of Hartford. He died at Northampton,Mass, April 12, 1687. was buried ...

Elizabeth the wife of Andrew Bacon of Hadley, aged 76 years. Res. deceased Feb. 23, 1678: who was formerly the wife of Timothy Stanley of Hartford. (Hadley is in Mass photos)

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Elizabeth the wife of Andrew Bacon of Hadley, aged 76 years. Res. deceased Feb. 23, 1678: who was formerly the wife of Timothy Stanley of Hartford. (Hadley is in Mass photos)

Hannah Stanly the wife of Caleb Stanly, died Febre, ape the 4 in the___ year of her age, 1689. MANY Stanley/Stanly here

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Hannah Stanly the wife of Caleb Stanly, died Febre__, __ape the 4 in the___ year of her age, 1689. MANY Stanley/Stanly here

Here lyeth the body of William Pitkin,Esq. who departed this life in December 16 day in the year of his age, 8 A__, -dom 1694

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Here lyeth the body of William Pitkin,Esq. who departed this life in December 16 day in the year of his age, 8 A__, -dom 1694

Sarah, the wife of Nathaniel Goodwin of Hartford, aged 29 years, "desased " July 8 : 1676

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Sarah, the wife of Nathaniel Goodwin of Hartford, aged 29 years, "desased " July 8 : 1676

Richard Bernham killed by "bloing" up of the school house, June 1766, aged 18 years and 3 months, son to Elisha and Mrs. Sarah Bernham (Bernham / Burnham)

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Richard Bernham killed by "bloing" up of the school house, June 1766, aged 18 years and 3 months, son to Elisha and Mrs. Sarah Bernham (Bernham / Burnham)

Hannah Covles of Hatfield, aged about 70 years, dyed March 17, 1683. (FYI: Hatfield is in Massachuetts)

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Hannah Covles of Hatfield, aged about 70 years, dyed March 17, 1683. (FYI: Hatfield is in Massachuetts)

Jonathan Seymour Wattels, son to Roswell and Mrs Delight Wattles, who died Sept. 15, 1779, aged 10 months. There were quite a few Saymour/Seymour/Seymore graves

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Jonathan Seymour Wattels, son to Roswell and Mrs Delight Wattles, who died Sept. 15, 1779, aged 10 months. There were quite a few Saymour/Seymour/Seymore graves

The son of Zechariah and Sarah Sandford, died August __, 1683

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The son of Zechariah and Sarah Sandford, died August __, 1683

George Wyllys born 1590 in Fenny Compton , Co. Warwick,England, came to Hartford 1638...deputy Governor of Connecticut, 1641..... and Governor 1642......di ...

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George Wyllys born 1590 in Fenny Compton , Co. Warwick,England, came to Hartford 1638...deputy Governor of Connecticut, 1641..... and Governor 1642......di ...

Mrs. Sary, the wife of Samuell Barnard, who deceased Jan'ry the 10th, 1725, aged 30

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Mrs. Sary, the wife of Samuell Barnard, who deceased Jan'ry the 10th, 1725, aged 30

Elizabeth Davenport, the wife of William , died February the 19,1697, in the 27 year of "hur " age

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Elizabeth Davenport, the wife of William , died February the 19,1697, in the 27 year of "hur " age

Lemuel Hopkins,M.D.....died 14th April 1801, aged 50 ----------- his eldest daughter, Rebecca, wife of John MrCra(ct?) A. ,died Nov.14, 1803, aged 21.

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Lemuel Hopkins,M.D.....died 14th April 1801, aged 50 ----------- his eldest daughter, Rebecca, wife of John MrCra(ct?) A. ,died Nov.14, 1803, aged 21.

Mr. John Beauchamp who died Nov.14, 1740 in his 88th year. FYI: I have Beauchamps in my lines and they originated at Salem, Mass....some removed to Windham County,Conn in the Promfr ...

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Mr. John Beauchamp who died Nov.14, 1740 in his 88th year. FYI: I have Beauchamps in my lines and they originated at Salem, Mass....some removed to Windham County,Conn in the Promfr ...

Susana wife of John Tiley, formerly belonging to the city of Bristole in Great Brittain, who deceased March ye 7,1724, aged 43

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Susana wife of John Tiley, formerly belonging to the city of Bristole in Great Brittain, who deceased March ye 7,1724, aged 43

Capt. Hezekiah Collyer, who departed this life, Dec. ye 15th, 1763 in ye 56th year of his age.

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Capt. Hezekiah Collyer, who departed this life, Dec. ye 15th, 1763 in ye 56th year of his age.

William Keith who departed this life July the 17,1745......in his 31st year. FYI: the early Keiths were in Plymouth Colony, in what is now East Bridgewater area.

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William Keith who departed this life July the 17,1745......in his 31st year. FYI: the early Keiths were in Plymouth Colony, in what is now East Bridgewater area.

Jonathan Bull who departed this life April ye 1st, A.D.,1765 in ye 70th year of his age.

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Jonathan Bull who departed this life April ye 1st, A.D.,1765 in ye 70th year of his age.

Sarah Bull, wife of Capt. Thomas Bull, deceased the 12th August, 1680, aged 70

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Sarah Bull, wife of Capt. Thomas Bull, deceased the 12th August, 1680, aged 70

James Bidwell, deceased May ye 7, 1718, aged 26

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James Bidwell, deceased May ye 7, 1718, aged 26

Sarah Sheldon: consort of Joseph Sheldon, Dec.19, 1785, age 50 --------------- Elizabeth Sheldon, wife of Decon Isaac Sheldon, Sept.6th, A.D.,1745. aged 63

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Sarah Sheldon: consort of Joseph Sheldon, Dec.19, 1785, age 50 --------------- Elizabeth Sheldon, wife of Decon Isaac Sheldon, Sept.6th, A.D.,1745. aged 63

TOP: Mrs. Mary Lord, alias Hooker, who died May 17, 1702/3, aged 58 years AND Richard Lord who died ienry (January) ye 29th,1711, aged 42 years ============= Mrs. Abigail Woodbridge, r ...

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TOP: Mrs. Mary Lord, alias Hooker, who died May 17, 1702/3, aged 58 years AND Richard Lord who died ienry (January) ye 29th,1711, aged 42 years ============= Mrs. Abigail Woodbridge, r ...

Deacon thomas Richards died April 9, 1759, aged 83

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Deacon thomas Richards died April 9, 1759, aged 83

Timothy Bigelow No caption needed.....nice and clear

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Timothy Bigelow No caption needed.....nice and clear

Giles Hamlin, son of John, died in the 21st year of his age, May ye 13th, 1712.

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Giles Hamlin, son of John, died in the 21st year of his age, May ye 13th, 1712.

Thomas Bunce, died Dec. 30, 1711, aged 36

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Thomas Bunce, died Dec. 30, 1711, aged 36

Stephen Skinner died July ye (11th?), 175_, age 43

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Stephen Skinner died July ye (11th?), 175_, age 43

Sarah Stanley, daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah Stanley, born 24th day of Aug, (looks like 1669) and died 28 Nov. 1689

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Sarah Stanley, daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah Stanley, born 24th day of Aug, (looks like 1669) and died 28 Nov. 1689

Thomas Hooker, died Oct. 11, 1756, aged 56 Note: this is NOT the settler

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Thomas Hooker, died Oct. 11, 1756, aged 56 Note: this is NOT the settler

Mrs. Sarah Joy wife of John Joy who died March 10,1764 ,age 34.

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Mrs. Sarah Joy wife of John Joy who died March 10,1764 ,age 34.

Capt. George Denison died Oct. 23, 1694, age 74

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Capt. George Denison died Oct. 23, 1694, age 74

Mrs. Mary Hooker, eldest child of Nathaniel Hooker, late of Hartford, died 12 Jan 1765 in her 65th year. the "Mrs" in this case.....was she married or was it just a title of respect ...

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Mrs. Mary Hooker, eldest child of Nathaniel Hooker, late of Hartford, died 12 Jan 1765 in her 65th year. the "Mrs" in this case.....was she married or was it just a title of respect ...

LIEUT. RICHARD GOODMAN....died Nov. 21, 1763...aged 58

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LIEUT. RICHARD GOODMAN....died Nov. 21, 1763...aged 58

ABIGAIL LORD, dau of Richard and Abigail Lord, born March 16, 1694.....died May 22, 1694 ---------- ABIGAIL LORD, dau. of Richard and Abigail Lord, born January 16, 1697 and died April 16? ...

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ABIGAIL LORD, dau of Richard and Abigail Lord, born March 16, 1694.....died May 22, 1694 ---------- ABIGAIL LORD, dau. of Richard and Abigail Lord, born January 16, 1697 and died April 16? ...

JOHN PANTRY 2d, died Apriel (sic) 4th, 1736, aged 90 years ( which would make him born 1645/6 )

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JOHN PANTRY 2d, died Apriel (sic) 4th, 1736, aged 90 years ( which would make him born 1645/6 )

REBECAH, widow of NATHANIEL JONES, died Feb.8, 1776 aged 84 years.

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REBECAH, widow of NATHANIEL JONES, died Feb.8, 1776 aged 84 years.

WILLIAM GARDINER, died 8th June 1766....aged 24 yrs and 3 mo

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WILLIAM GARDINER, died 8th June 1766....aged 24 yrs and 3 mo

HULDAH FISH...late affectionate consort of Mr. MILLER FISH, died Jan. 15, 1806....aged 41

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HULDAH FISH...late affectionate consort of Mr. MILLER FISH, died Jan. 15, 1806....aged 41

SOLOMON SMITH, died Nov. ?, 1787, aged (25?)

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SOLOMON SMITH, died Nov. ?, 1787, aged (25?)

JOHN SARGEANT, son of Jacob and Mrs. Oliver Sargeant, who was unfortunately drowned while bathing in the Connecticut River, July 23, 1802......aged 11.

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JOHN SARGEANT, son of Jacob and Mrs. Oliver Sargeant, who was unfortunately drowned while bathing in the Connecticut River, July 23, 1802......aged 11.

Here are 7 children of EBENEZER and ANNE MOORE George: died April 15, 1788, aged 2 years Ebenezer, jun: died Aug.20, 1793, aged 17 months Anne: died Jan. 17, 1802, aged 3 years and 5 ...

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Here are 7 children of EBENEZER and ANNE MOORE George: died April 15, 1788, aged 2 years Ebenezer, jun: died Aug.20, 1793, aged 17 months Anne: died Jan. 17, 1802, aged 3 years and 5 ...

MOSES BUTLER, died Dec 17, 1801....age 86 -------- SARAH BUTLER, relict of Moses, died ____,1813, aged 84

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MOSES BUTLER, died Dec 17, 1801....age 86 -------- SARAH BUTLER, relict of Moses, died ____,1813, aged 84

BRITTY WELLS, wife of Ashbel Wells, jun., died April 1, 1793...aged 32

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BRITTY WELLS, wife of Ashbel Wells, jun., died April 1, 1793...aged 32

ENOS DOOLITTLE.....died Oct. 22, 1806...aged 56

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ENOS DOOLITTLE.....died Oct. 22, 1806...aged 56

ANNA SHELDON, wife of Issac Sheldon, died Nov.20, 1802........aged 73

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ANNA SHELDON, wife of Issac Sheldon, died Nov.20, 1802........aged 73

BENJAMIN BOARDINAN, formerly pastor of the Church in Middle Haddam and late pastor of the South Church in this town, died Feb. 8, 1802....age (looks like 71).

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BENJAMIN BOARDINAN, formerly pastor of the Church in Middle Haddam and late pastor of the South Church in this town, died Feb. 8, 1802....age (looks like 71).

The Center Church

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The Center Church

JOHN HAYNES LORD....died March __,1796...aged 72

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JOHN HAYNES LORD....died March __,1796...aged 72