A historical collection from official records, files, &c., of the part sustained by Connecticut, during the war of the revolution

A historical collection from official records during the War of the Revolution

This book discusses a historical collection that documents Connecticut’s involvement in the Revolutionary War. The compiler of this collection faced a challenging task of sifting through poorly preserved records and files to compile an accurate history of the state’s contribution. Despite the difficulty, the compiler believes that the collection will provide readers with new and interesting facts about their ancestors’ deeds during the war. The collection includes a general history of Connecticut’s involvement, as well as an epitome of all the acts of the General Assembly and the Governor and his Council of Safety or Council of War until May 1778. The compiler has faithfully followed the language and orthography of the original records. Additionally, the article notes that Connecticut’s contributions to the war have not been fully recognized in historical accounts, and the compiler seeks to highlight the state’s importance in the revolutionary struggle. Finally, the manuscript is indexed starting at page 629 and mentions prominent men who participated in the war.

New Haven in the The Pequot War

The Pequot War, fought in 1637, the year before New Haven was settled, was participated in by 130 Connecticut men of whom not more than 95 have been identified. The best authority on this subject is James Shepard’s pamphlet entitled “Conn. Soldiers in the Pequot War,’’ Meriden, 1913. The following veterans of the Pequot War later became proprietors of New Haven:— Hall, John (1610?—1676); enlisted from Hartford; of New Haven, 1640; of Wallingford, 1670; m Jane Woolen; 7 children. Merriman, Nathaniel (1614P-1694); enlisted from (Wethersfield?); of New Haven, 1640; of Wallingford, 1670; Sergeant of New Haven train band; Ensign of … Read more

Connecticut Soldiers in the Pequot War of 1637

The plan of the compiler is to present, for the first time, a complete list of the Connecticut soldiers in the Pequot War, as given in various compilations of the several authors who have made a special study of the subject in connection with the history of one or more of the three river towns; together with the places from which they are said to have enlisted and the authority for the same. We have not attempted to verify their work, further than to examine carefully the printed Colonial Records of Connecticut for statements as to service in connection with grants of land therefor. For the sake of identification, a brief historical record of each man is given, with references from which further history may be had. In many cases we could have easily enlarged the number of references, but considered it unnecessary to do so. We have, in some cases, cited references that contradict each other as to the history of the men, thus enabling the reader to consider, if desired, these various statements before coming to a conclusion. Parker’s manuscript, hereinafter cited, we believe, has never been published, and its importance will be seen when we state that it gives the names of nine men not included in any other list of those who served in the Pequot War from Connecticut.

Preston Connecticut Marriages 1720-1799

Early Connecticut Marriages Book 4

These records were extracted from the books at Congregational Church Parishes throughout the state of Connecticut, from the years 1630 to 1800. Compiled by, Frederic W. Bailey “Early Connecticut Marriages as Found on Ancient Church Records prior to 1800”.  The town of Griswold was incorporated October, 1815, from land that was taken from Preston. The Congregational Church in Griswold was organized November 20, 1720 as the Second Church in Preston. Rev. Hezekiah Lord pastor from 1720 to 1761. 1720 Nicholas Williams & Lydia Leonard, Dec. 5, 1720 1721 Jonathan Geer & Elizebeth Herrick, June 15, 1721 Daniel Brown & Mary … Read more

Births in the Town of New London, Ct before 1730

Upper State Street, New London, Connecticut Postcard

ADAMS Lydia, dau of Eliphalet and Lydia, b Feb 1720/1 Mary, dau of Eliphalet and Lydia, b 15 Mar 1713/14 Pygan, son of Eliphalet and Lydia, b 27 Mar 1712 Samuel, son of Eliphalet and Lydia, b 11 Aug 1717 William, son of Eliphalet and Lydia, b 7 Oct 1710 ALLYN Elizabeth, dau of John and Elizabeth, b 24 Dec 1669 Robert, son of John and Elizabeth, b Sep 1671 APPLETON Ann, dau of Joshua and Jane, b 28 Jul 1721 Benjamin, son of Joshua and Jane, b 18 Jul 1723 Daniel, son of Joshua and Jane, b 10 mar … Read more

Volume 03 – 1678-1689

Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut vol 3

Volume 3 of the public records of the Colony of Connecticut contains the proceedings of the General Court from the election in May, 1678, to the close of the special session called in June, 1689, to proclaim the accession of William and Mary to the throne of England. By the resolve which authorized this publication the editor was instructed to include “a selection from such documents” in the State archives, as illustrate the history of the colony during the usurpation of Sir Edmund Andros.”

Volume 02 – 1665-1677

vol 2 - Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut

This is volume 2 of the publication of the public records of the Colony of Connecticut, from the Union with New Haven Colony, (May, 1665,) to the close of the year 1677, — comprising one of the most interesting and eventful periods in Connecticut colonial history. For genealogists, the first section of the manuscript provides transcripts of records from the General Court from 1665-1677. If your ancestor served in King Philip’s War and for our Native American researchers, you will want to pay attention to the Journal and Correspondence of the War Council, 1675-1677. There are also many articles in the appendix dealing with the various tribes in the vicinity. Finally, genealogists will also want to look at Appendix V (5) Lists of Freemen in the several towns, Oct. 1669.