Kathleene Murray murray@value.net November 27, 1997
I am looking for the birth and parents of Mary PRESCOTT, the second wife of Coronet James SAWYER. James and Mary were married after the death of his first wife (Mary MARBLE). They may have married in Lancaster Mass Abt. 1709, but I am more likely to believe they married in Pomfret. Sawyer home in Pomfret: The James Sawyer place, long known as the Bruce Place, in Pomfret Landing. The site where James Sawyer settled in 1709 and built his dwelling, was by a great pine treet hat stands shading the cellar hole, overlooking the little waterfall in Bark Meadow Brook. He built his mill where the brook empties into the Quinebaug, where a natural bend in the river formed a mill race. Here he at once set about cutting out millstones and laying up walls and foundations. The millstones, remarkable specimens of the handwork of the time, have been removed to the Perkins Farm. This mill was set up before there was a road in Pomfret, or other inhabitants in Pomfret Landing. The river was used to go to and from the mill, before bridle paths opened that section of Pomfret and Killingly. As settlement increased, a road ran from the Sawyer house to the fording place, where fifty years later the Cotton Bridge was built.

Nov 30 1997, wwarlick@sprintmail.com, Rosemary Warlick

Lt Henry BACON (b 20 Nov 1693 d 6 Apr 1752, Pomfret) m 2nd, 2 Mar 1731 in Pomfret Sarah SABIN (b 10 Jan 1708 d 7 Mar 1746 Pomfret), dau of Nehemiah and Elizabeth (BOYDEN) SABIN. Their son William (b 6 Jun 1743 Pomfret d ??) married 7 Mar 1765 Jerusha ENSWORTH (b 6 May 1746 d ??), dau of Tyxhall and Jerusha (FITCH) ENSWORTH. Looking for anyone researching this BACON family in Woodstock, Pomfret, and Canterbury. Surely, some local work must have been done on this large family! Brothers of Wm were Henry, Ephraim, and Benjamin (by first wife Hannah WOODWARD), and Nehemiah, Joseph, Abner, and David. Did William have any children - someone must know! He was a Lt and gunner in the Rev War, according to Bowen, but I was unable to get any records from the D.C.Archives. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

9 NOV 1997. e-mail add: RuthJoeH@aol.com
Ruth Hebenstreit
Looking for parents of Lucy A. SNOWb. 21 JUL 1830, Pomfret, CT. Need all information--siblings, etc.

11/30/97, MaryHerzog@aol.com, Mary Herzog. Mary "Polly" CHANDLER b. 25 Aug 1782 Pomfret d/o of Philemon CHANDLER and Mary "Molly" SABIN. She married Nathaniel HAMBLIN/HAMLIN and they lived in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co NY. Looking for parents of Nathaniel. Glad to exchange any information. Thanks.

December 23, 1997; edholbrk@pacbell.net Elmond Holbrook. Ephraim Holbrook born in Pomfret, CT, July 6, 1747 married August 4, 1768, Esther Johnson born in Windham January 10, 1746. They were married in Pomfret. I am interested in the parents of Esther Johnson.
Thank you

Dec. 26, 1997 bbmcfarlin@mindspring.com Bill McFarlin. I'm interested in finding some information on my gggf Daniel McFarlin Sr., born in or around Pomfret in Apr 1821 and married Abigail Fasket May 1848. Abigail is from around Woodstock. They moved to Goshen, Indiana around 1860, where my ggf Marshall was born and then moved onto Plainview Minnesota where my gf Budd and my Dad John Marshall were born. I'm try to find some information on where and when they came into the US and where from in Europe. Thank You.

Dec. 30, 1997 Rosemary Kinney iatt@prodigy.net Looking for any info on the KINNEY (or other spellings) Family. The family was in Pomfret the some moved to Oneida co. New York. Amos Kinnie the father of David Kinnie the father of Amos Stephen Kinney. Other Lines in the family are Peck-Parke. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Jan. 4, 1998 newmont1@aol.com Fran LaMont
Anyone having or needing info on the Grosvenor family of Pomfret and elsewhere, please contact me. I have a large data base on this family and am always willing to share. Fran LaMont

Jan. 11, 1998 gleissne@bellsouth.net John Dewar Gleissner

I am a descendant of Daniel Goodell, Sr. He or his son-in-law helped found a church in Pomfret some years after the Revolutionary War. I have a letter reflecting the founding of that church. Do you know the name of the church? I have the DAR material on my ancestor. (Later, an ancestor moved to Peter's Bend, Virginia to be a tutor, and ran off with the plantation owner's daughter.) Thanks!!!
John Dewar Gleissner (205) 822-1987 [home]

19 Mar 1998, wpheath@snet.net, William P. Heath.
I am looking for info on Joseph Heath b 1774, d 1844, m abt 1816 in Thompson CT Zerviah Harrington. Looking for documentation Joseph's parents and his marriage to Zerviah. Jos. and Zerviah had 10 children including George W., Philetus, Jane. All buried in Grove St. Cemetery, Putnam CT.3/20/98

March 20, 1998 AGILLR@AOL.com Ardian Gill
I'm doing a book on the Goodenough/Bosworth Farm and would like any information on its history. In particular, what is the history of the barn which was moved from the Ben Grosvenor Inn to its present site. Many thanks. Access to vintage photos of Pomfret Centre and environs would be appreciated.

March 22, 1998 Nancy Sicotte NanSicotte@aol.com

Seeking info, parents, descendants of Chester CADY (1763-1825), who married 1786 Lucretia RICHARDSON (1768-1847). They lived in Pomfret. Children: Freeman, Lyman, Sarah, George, Louisa, Laura, Maria, Lucretia, Chester, Penuel. Was Chester Cady's father Penuel Cady, born 1745 in Killingly, died 1800 and buried in Sabin Cemetery? Who were Lucretia Richardson's parents?

SNOW
RuthJoeH@aol.com April 7, 1998
OBITUARY : Lucy A (Snow) Weeden , widow of the late John H. Weeden, whose fatal illness was chronicled herein last evening, died at 1:50 this morning at the Franklin House. Mrs. Weeden was born July 21, 1830, at Pomfret. She was married in 1848, and came to Waterbury in April 1860. Fifteen years ago she established the Franklin House in Adku's block, corner of Bank and Grand Streets. Nearly nine years ago she moved the business to it's present location in Grigg's block on Bank Street. The deceased leaves one son, J. Frank Weeden, who was manager of his mother's business, and a grandson, Walter. Mrs. Weeden was a very energetic and capable woman who by integrity and honesty built up a flourishing business and established a hotel of wide reputation. Through her business she became known by traveling men all over the country, who will hear of her death with regret. Mrs. Weeden had scores of warm friends in the city.
She was an attendant at the First Congregational Church. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Franklin House. The Rev. Dr. Anderson will probably officiate. DATE: August 31, 1893. ( A newpaper clipping found in an old bible) Does anyone know the names of the parents of Lucy A. Snow?

HOLBROOK
April 19, 1998, edholbrk@pacbell.net, Elmond Holbrook
Seeking information of the marriage of Griffin HOLBROOK. Griffin was born in Pomfret on July 13, 1769 and married a women named Betsey. Who is Betsey and what is the date of marriage? Thank you for any information that you may have.

May 1, 1998 Acowgirl2@aol.com Velma Vinton Onstott
I am researching my family history, the VINTON family. Have a copy of the anniversary book for "Christ Church" in Pomfret, Ct. This copy of the book mentions my family, with reference to Rev. Alexander Hamilton Vinton and his family, his mother, Mary Atwell Vinton and also my ancestor, David Hammond
Vinton, who was the brother of Rev. Alexander Vinton. It also mentions that the Church has Tiffany
stained glass windows honoring the Vinton family. I would like to know more about the family and their time in Pomfret, Ct. Are family members buried there in Pomfret, are there any Vinton family members, or related family members still living in the area? All information regarding this family will be appreciated. Thanks!

HIGGINBOTHAM
5-6-98, mlengelke@aol.com, Linda Engelke
There was a small cemetery out in the middle of the woods by some old house foundations. The graves listed a Higginbotham (?) family. I wanted to know more about the cemetery and the surrounding abandoned settlement and their families. I had also heard that the area was at one time thought to be haunted? Thank you for any information you might have on this.

DANA

May 25, 1998, jklb@prodigy.net, Jennifer K.L. Bean
I am looking for information on several ancestors who lived in Pomfret, CT and Pomfret, VT in the 18th C.; Does anyone have information on Isaac DANA or his wife? They were the parents of John Winchester DANA, who was b. 1/29/1740 and d. 2/9/1813. Also, does anyone have information on Hannah POPE, the wife of Gen. Israel PUTNAM? They were married in 1739. Finally, does anyone have information on Henry HEWITT or his wife, Joanna DENISON, the parents of Stephen HEWITT? He was b. in Brooklyn,CT on 6/17/1757 and died in Pomfret, VT on 1/24/1813 ;I recommend the book Salem Possessed by P. Boyer and S. Nissenbaum for those interested in Israel PUTNAM's lineage.

May 25, 1998 hemenway@downcity.net Katherine P. Hemenway
Curious about history of large mansion for sale in Pomfret that borders training school property and is pink.

July 8, 1998 NanSicotte@aol.com Nancy Sicotte
Seeking parents of Lucretia RICHARDSON, born 1768, married Chester CADY of Pomfret 1786. Was there a Richardson family in the area at that time?

Pat Livernois 7/23/98 lennie@ids.net
Am looking for information on Joseph Francis Miller. He was born ca 1868 Cherubusco NY lived for a time in Southbridge Ma where he married Roseanna Bastien in 1889. At this time he was using the name Frank Livernois. He moved first to Woonsocket Ri and then back to Southbridge. Sometime after 1905 Joseph changed his name to Miller and presumably moved to Pomfret. Where presumably he died. If anyone has any info on this man I would greatly appreciate hearing from you as he has been a brick wall for quite some time.

1 August 1998, Megerstch@aol.com. Barbara Meger
Am seeking information on family of John GOULD m. Olive KEACH. Son Benjamin born Pomfret, 2 June 1808. There were about eight other children. Have visited Abington Cemetery and seen GOULD gravemarkers there and have copied information. Have information on son BENJAMIN who migrated to Illinois in 1830's.

August 8,1998 cfhhch2@webtv.net Charles Hunter Seeking inrfo on the ALLEN family in Abington,CT. Had D. Susan S November 13, 1824. She later moved to Proidence, R.I. and married William M. Hunter in 1851

Sept. 02, 1998, tlwilson@HiWAAY.net , Tracy Wilson
Seeking information on family of R(e)uben Fossett, b. Jan 09, 1764, Pomfret, CT. Members of this family may have been in Maine prior to 1764, & in Virginia after 1770. Any FOSSETT info will be greatly appreciated. Thanx in advance.

Sept. 21, 1998 NanSicotte@aol.com Nancy Sicotte
Seek info on Penuel CADY, born 1745 Killingly CT, died 1800 Pomfret CT. Possibly son of Benjamin CADY and Elizabeth CHURCH. Siblings: John, Benjamin, Joseph, Nedabiah, Perley. Need Penuel's wife and list of children.

COBB/MORSE
September 25, 1998 leargui@aol.com MichaelAnne Guido
I am seeking information on Henry COBB who married a Jemima MORSE in Pomfret, CT circa 1730. They had several children Elizabeth b. August 15, 1732, Samuel b. April 30, 1735, Mary b. March 13, 1741, Henry, Noah, Asa and John COBB whose birthdates are unknown. Any information would be appreciated.

9/26/1998, cheldt@aol.com Carl Paine Heldt.
Seth Paine (1690-1772) is by family history known to have been a neighbor of General Putnam and "had hold on the rope which was attached to Putnam when he crept into the wolf's den and killed the beast". His house "was standing and in good repair in 1890". Does this house still exist?

October ll, l998 Cvogler@banet.net Charles R. Vogler
Trying to connect a Phineas Stewart ( A Revolutionary War Soldier) to one of his sons, a Terry Stewart. In order for my daughter to get into the Daughters of the American Revolution I must make a connection of Phineas Stewart to his son Terry. Terry was born in Westerly Rhode Island, and married a girl by the name of Betsy Nickols in Rhode Island around l798-99 HELP if anyone has this information. Thank You

MATTHEWS/SUMNER/GROW
Ann Alexander bnaalex@clinic.net October 16, 1998
Seeking ancestory of Samuel MATTHEWS b July 24, 1760 Pomfret, CT. m Jan. 20, 1784 Abigail SUMNER b Oct. 17, 1762 Pomfret d/o John and Susanna (PARKHURST) SUMNER. Daughter Abigail MATTHEWS b Jan. 11, 1792 d June 30, 1885 Boston, Mass m Dec. 6, 1809 Hartland, VT George Grow b Nov. 17, 1788 Hartland d Apr. 29, 1844 Nashua, NH s/o Joseph and Tirzah (SANGER) GROW of Pomfret, CT and Hartland, VT.

MERCHANT/BROWN/MASON
October 25, 1998 Carol Carter ricarter@capecod.net
Looking for: Sherburne E Merchant b ca 1842; Flora J Brown b ca 1842; Israel Bowen Mason b ca 1833; Martha Halton b ca 1833. Any info on above families appreciated.

October 27, 1998 lagerlander@snet.net Todd Gerlander
Looking for information on the Company of Grenadiers in the Eleventh Regiment of Connecticut Militia. This Company was raised in May 1774 and consisted of men from the towns of Woodstock, POMFRET, and Killingly, Connecticut. The Company continued to exist until the 1840's when they seem to disapear from history. Any information you can provide will be appreciated. Thank You,
Todd Gerlander
Gen. Israel Putnam Branch
Sons of the American Revolution
Lt. Comm., XI Conn. Regt. 1775-1783

FARR
10/31/98 DFARR@USG.COM David A. Farr
The John & Eunice FARR family lived in Pomfret, CT 1740's - 1750's. They had at least 4 children: John b. 4/1/1746, Richard b. 4/22/1748, John b. 1/29/1750, Archibald b. 4/14/1752. Looking for ANY info on my family (i.e. birth, death, marriage, cemetary, land records, church...).

WARRENDER
Nov. 19, 1998 cndenterprises@yoohoo.com Donna R. Hodgson
Looking for information on Warrender. Charles Albert Warrender (m) Mary Hughes, son Sherman Fredric Warrender b. in CT Feb. 1871 - Supposley ran a Saw Mill around Hartford. Believe both Charles and Sherman to be carpenters. Any help or leads appreciated.

ROBINSON
18 Nov 1998 - GmaLane@email.msn.com - Jeanne T. Lane
Looking for any information on Esther ROBINSON who married Jabez DIKE in Pomfret on 9 Jul 1748. Need parents and siblings for Esther. Will be happy to share information.

CHASE
11/24/98 - bdivoll@top.monad.net Bonnie Divoll
I am interested in the marriage record of Elisha Chase and Lucy Sharpe married 4/4/1797 in Pomfret. They may be the parents of Elisha Chase born about 1802 who was residing in Dudley, MA when he married in 1827. There is no birth record for my Elisha in Dudley and other indications in my search keep leading me to CT. Does someone know who the children of Elisha and Lucy Sharpe may have been? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

HOUGHTON
11/28/98 Nora Johnson GARDENNORA@aol.com.
I am looking for information on Edward Houghton b. 1705 Lancaster, Mass. died Mar 17,1777 Pomfret, Connecticut or Union, Conn. He married Abigail Coye (Coy). Their children were born in Pomfret. Any help on info or bio on Edward and or Abigail Coye (Coy) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

BREWSTER/CARPENTER/WHITE
December 27, 1998 albertgee@yahoo.com Albert R. Gee
Looking for more information on Brewster/Carpenter and White families.Antipas White - Born March12, 1760 in Mendon, Mass and died November 18, 1832 in Pomfret, CT - Married May 12, 1783 in Pomfret, CT to Lucinda Brewster Born February 27, 1864 in Pomfret, CT - Died in Pomfret September 8, 1852. Lucinda was the daughter of ? Brewster (from Williams, Mass) and Anna Carpenter born March 6, 1746.47? in Pomfret. Anna Carpenter was the daughter of Simon Carpenter and Sarah Sawyer. Any info on above families appreciated.

OSGOOD
1/9/99 jlr448@aol.com John Grant
According to the 1860 census, the family of Charles OSGOOD were residents of Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut. They included: Lucy H. (w), Mary M. (d), Charles H. (s), John H. (s), Frances L. (d), Ellen (d) and Margaret Phiney (domestic). Charles Sr., I believe, was a Connecticut State Legislator. I'm interested in the history and genealogy of this family. My thanks.

PLANK/METCALF
February 14, 1999 cvcsgrt1@penn.com Louise P Treat
Lovell Plank was born in Pomfret Ct. April 24, 1795. He married Mehitabel Metcalf born Abt 1791 in Ct They were married in CT. ( Probably Pomfret) & lived there for awhile after they were married, I am looking for information on the Metcalf line that was living there at this time & date of there marriage & date of birth for Mehitabel Metcalf. Thank you.

Feb14 1999 abs6812@aol.com .A.Bruce Simpson
Any and all info on Elsinor,its past and any pictures thereof Current owner trying to assemble pictorial history for publication Will happily travel and do legwork

GOODELL/FOGERSON/CHAFFEE
2/28/99 AFogerson@earthlink.net Arron Fogerson. I am looking for information on members of the Goodell, Fogerson, and Chaffee families. Asaph Goodell lived in Pomfret until about 1800, when he moved to Woodstock, Ct. His daughter, Hannah, married a John Fogerson some time about 1815, reportedly in Woodstock, then subsequently married Warner Faye Chaffee. Hannah and Warner lived in Allegheny County, New York until approx. 1835, when they moved to Michigan. Hannah had one son, John, by John Fogerson. Interested in any and all information, particularly marriages, births, deaths, etc.

Davis
March 12, 1999 John Cromwell jcromwel@bigsky.net
Searching for information on John S. Davis; b. May 9, 1831 in Pomfret Windham county. Moved to Illinois and was married there. We do not have further information on him.

EARLE
March 19, 1999 bruce_earle@hotmail.com ROBERT BRUCE EARLE
I am looking for information on the EARLE (EARLL, EARL) family, who married into the ADAMS family. At least two EARLE brothers, Nathaniel and John (and possibly one other) came from Rhode Island to Pomfret probably in the 1720s. Nathaniel (b. 1705 in Little Compton, RI) married Sarah Adams abt. 1725; John (b. 1712 in Little Compton) married Rachel Adams about 1730. The girls were the daughters of ENSIGN RICHARD ADAMS and MARY CADY Adams of Pomfret, and the boys were sons of WILLIAM EARLE and HEPHZIBAH BUTTS Earle. Both families were Quakers. I believe that John and Rachel Earll (he preferred this spelling) lived in Pomfret for about five years, having their first three children there. Is there a RECORD OF QUAKER MEETINGS in Pomfret during that period? If so, where would I find it? I need hard copy of the Earle boys' PARENTAGE, MARRIAGES, AND THEIR CHILDREN'S DATES. Thank you.

APLEY/CHANDLER
April 6, 1999 barbmac@lodinet.com Barbara Apley McCaslin
Elias Apley born 7/5/1846 married Elizabeth (Betsey) Chandler in 1843, had one son , Edwin. Betsey died in 1849. Second marriage to an Esther ?. Am interested in Esthers maiden name and if any children were born of this marriage. Would appreciate any info concerning this family.

KNIGHT/GORTON
April 10, 1999 Chris Knight swrad@juno.com
Looking for any info. on Captain Edward KNIGHT (born ca. 1734) and his wife, Patience GORTON. The couple was from Cranston, Rhode Island, but were in Pomfret by 1783. In the 1790 census, Edward KNIGHT is listed. A son of Captain Edward KNIGHT, Noel KNIGHT, was born in Dec. 2, 1769. He married Martha WHITE (born Nov. 1, 1774), daughter of Adams WHITE and Hannah CAPRON. The first son of Noel and Martha was Gorton KNIGHT, born July 23, 1793 in Connecticut (undoubtedly in Pomfret) before the family moved to New Woodstock, New York. No one seems to know what happened to Captain Edward KNIGHT. His wife, Patience (GORTON) KNIGHT is said to have died in Pomfret. Desparately looking for some evidence of dates/place of marriage for Noel KNIGHT and Martha WHITE as well as place of birth of Gorton KNIGHT. Also, what happened to Captain Edward KNIGHT? Where/when did he die? Also, same for Patience GORTON. Both Captain Edward KNIGHT and Adams WHITE attended town meetings per records. I believe the KNIGHTs were of the Baptist religion.

MORRISON/KELLY
23 Apr 1999 Mary Ryan Mary2152@aol.com
Looking for info on my grandparents Mary Morrison and Michael Kelly. They both worked at the Pomfret school for boys around 1910. They were later married at the Holy Trinity church in Pomfret.

ROSS
May 3 1999
onecozy1@uswest.net Fred Corzilius
Looking for any info on the Ross family in Pomfret/Windham Conn. circa 1650-1700 originaly from Mass.

LEONARD, JENNINGS, STEVENS
19 Jun 1999, bert@mc.net, Roberta Smith
Am looking for parents of Ebenezer LEONARD, who married Miriam STEVENS in New Milford, CT, in 1758, then removed to Arlington, VT. Joseph LEONARD and Hannah JENNINGS, md 1712 in Bridgewater, MA, had 10 children. Their first 9 children were born in Bridgewater, including Ebenezer, born 20 May 1728, BUT #10, Betsey, was born 15 Sep 1730 in POMFRET. Can anyone help me PROVE that this is MY Ebenezer? Thanks...

NILES/BENTON
June 23, 1999 rarorush@aol.com, Ray M Rush.
Looking for information on William A. NILES, born Pomfret abt 1812 m/ Mary Benton, I think. Any information about this family, also need to know about William A's ancestors. Not sure where they are from. Could William's father be William and his father Nathaniel? I am at a dead end with this line. Any connections with NILES will help.

TRUESDELL
June 26, 1999, aperry@webtv.net Alice Perry
I'm looking for information on the Truesdell family of Pomfret. I have the following information on my gggg grandparents, but welcome any information on any other Truesdell from Pomfret. My gggg grandfather Ebenezer Truesdell Jr was born in Pomfret March 5 1716/17, and married Bethiah May on March 3, 1738/39 in Pomfret. Their son Samuel was born Sept. 16, 1742 in Pomfret. Other children of this marraige include: Ephraim; Esther; Amos; and Silas. This line of Truesdell's seems to have moved back and forth between CT and Massachusetts, specifically Dudley and Chesterfield MA. I have information on this line of Truesdell's, spcifically the line that migrated to Michigan, and am willing to share any information I have.

BROWN
July 3, 1999, mahening@frognet.net Marjorie Henninge
Seeking knowledge on the Pomfret BROWN family. Were Joseph and MaryBrown buried in Bruce Cemetery parents of Samuel who married SarahBowman 28 Aug 1762? Samuel Brown, Jr. was born in Pomfret June 21,1763. (Rev. War. service record.) Did he have a sister or relativeMartha (Patty) born Prince Georges County, MD? (My grgrgr grandmother)They are bur same cemetery in Ohio.

CLEVELAND/HYDE
7-6-99 Ron C rcontois@access-partners.com
I am reasearching family names of Silas and Elizabeth (Hyde) Cleveland. Both are buried in Old Abington Cemetery. They lived in Pomfret and had 10 children. All the children from what I have learned were born in Canterbury. They lived in Hampton for a while and finally in Pomfret. I have identified serveral sons but can not find data on the daughters. Children were born between 1750 and 1770. Of main interest are 2 daughters which married men named Shepard.

COBB/MORSE
7/19/99 ncobb@sysconn.com Neal Cobb
I'm seeking information on Henry Cobb who was married to Jemimah Morse ca. 1730 ( Jemimah was born to Noah Morse and Abigail Gleanson in Sherborn, MA) . It is said that Henry came to America from England or Wales. They had the following children: Elizabeth, Samuel, Mary, Henry, Noah, Asa, and John. My Cobb line is in Georgia and descended from their son Henry known as Capt. Henry Cobb who resided in Orange and Caswell Counties in NC and died in Pendleton District, SC in 1794.
I would appreciate any information available.

ADAMS/SHEVALIER
8/11/99 marshalavin@hotmail.com Marsha Lavin
My ancestors, Mary Adams and Elias Shevalier were married in Pomfret in1734. Their children were born in Pomfret- John, Peter, Richard Elias, Hannah, Mary. I'm looking for more information on these early ancestors

RUGGLES
18 Aug 1999 Bob Stone 4stones@email.msn.com
I am interested in more info on the Ruggles Tavern. (I am a descendant of Edward Ruggles and Edward Ruggles, Jr.) i.e. when it was built, which son ran it briefly when Edward died in 1797, if the Craft family was involved in building taverns, a map between Boston and New York showing the road George Washington travelled in 1789 after he was elected President (did he stay at the Ruggles Inn?), etc. What happened to all the Ruggles in Pomfret? Some must have gone to VT. When son Edward married Sybil Taft (dau of Samuel Taft, Innkeeper in Uxbridge, MA) they removed to Montague, MA.

CARTWRIGHT/VARNIS
Aug. 19th, 1999, SJShaffer@aol.com, Steve Shaffer
Researching Cyrus Cartwright, b. 1759 CT, d. 1825., Served in Rev. war and is noted in "list of returns to Pomfret". Married Mary Varnis in Windham, CT.in 1780. Mary "Polly" b. 1762 d. 1839. Children: Alfred, Orin, Sluman, Polly, Seneca and Lerena. Would like to exchange any info or appreciate help from others.

GLEASON
August 1999 Jeff_Miller@post.harvard.edu Jeff Miller
SURNAME: GLEASON (especially Elijah Gleason b. circa 1790) Seeking data on Gleason family near Pomfret, Windham Co., CT circa 1790. Gleason family may have moved to Ontario/Yates Co., NY circa 1810. John H. Gleason was born in Pomfret, CT 1799 and later died in Yates Co., NY Gleasons were also buried in Sabin Cemetery in the late 1700's per Windam Co., website

CORBIN
August 27, 1999 swalker@frognet.net Sherry Walker
I am looking for any information on Ruth Corbin who was born Aug., 1824. Ohio Census records indicate that she was born in Massachusetts with her parents being born in Connecticut. An Ohio newspaper article told that her father Solomon gave her to Peter Grosvenor's wife, Ann (Chase) Grosvenor when she was 6 years old back in Pomfret, Conn. She moved to Athens, Ohio with Grosvenor family in 1838. Any information on Ruth or her family would be greatly appreciated, particularly wanting more info on her birth and her parents.

STEVENS/PUTNAM

27Aug 1999 ccolbath@capecod.net Cynthia Colbath
I am looking for a connection between my ancestor, Hiram Putnam Stevens to General Israel Putnam. My grandfather always told us we were descended from him. Hiram was found in New Hampshire, about 1835, so i'm not sure if there is a link. If anyone knows a connection between the Putnam and Stevens families that sounds right, please contact me. Thanks, Cindy

LOWRY/HOLLAND
29August1999 Lloyd R. Danforth lloyddanforth@webtv.net
The Lowry family lived on the farm on Rt 44 in Pomfret Center, from 1880 to the 1920's and then in a cottage on Murdock untill the 1950.s. Living with them was a Black Laborer, Nat Holland, he died in 1935. When asked his age ( or something like that) he had some ryme that he repeated and I can't remember what it was. I would like any anecdotes about Nat or the Lowry family that anyone in the area can remember. Thank You, Lloyd

ALLEN
Sept 9, 1999 Charles Hunter cfhhch2@webtv.net
Need information on Otis ALLEN in Abington c 1820. Had dau Susan S.,who possibly was a twin. Family moved to R.I. after 1825.

PIKE
October 2, 1999, Merton Alexander, Malex2626@aol.com
Looking for information on Abner Pike, b. 7 Oct. 1753 in Pomfret. He was the son of Ebenezer Pike and Abigail. Did this Abner go to NY in the early 1800's and later go to Seneca Co., Ohio? Did he have a dau. named Phila or Fila. Thanks.

PINK MANSION
Oct. 16, 1999 S. Brennan Brennansx4@snet.net
I am also interested in the history pink mansion that borders the Laborors training school on Rt. 97. What is it's current statis?

WAKEFIELD
30 October 1999 rcglgr@northernnet.com Marjorie Gallagher
I am looking for any/all info about UTLEY WAKEFIELD from Pomfret and his wife, circa 1800. Their daughter Sarah (born about 1814) married George R. Nelson and moved to Chautauqua County NY. Sarah (Wakefield) Nelson's death certificate lists UTLEY & MATILDA WAKEFIELD as her parents and Connecticut as her birthplace. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

LEE/FAY
12/16/99 Elizabeth Crosby Simpson SAMBUSHED@aol.com
Looking for the parents of Joel LEE and Hannah FAY who were married in Pomfret, CT on Jun 17,1773. Their son Nehemiah LEE was born in May, 1775 and emigrated to Peacham,Caledonia VT by 1807. Supposedly both Joel LEE's and Hannah FAY's families were Pomfret residents.

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