Various newspaper notices from the Christian Monitor and Common People's Adviser and various unnamed newspapers: MARRIAGE NOTICES: From newspaper dated May 1, 1832: Webb, Samuel Col. of Brooklyn Lorez, Lavinia Mrs. of Taunton, Mass Married at Taunton, Mass. on Apr. 19, 1832 From newspaper dated May 1, 1832: Horton, Mucius Thayer, Huldah Married at Ashford From newspaper dated July 17, 1832: Ames, Dyer Jr. of Seneca Falls, N.Y. Baker, Charlotte of Brooklyn, Ct. Married at Brooklyn on July 8, 1832 From newspaper dated January 1, 1833: Lee, Andrew F. Tyler, Emily, dau. of Joseph Married at Brooklyn on Dec. 30, 1832 From newspaper dated March 12, 1833: Gray, John Jr. of Boston Paine, Sarah Married at Brooklyn on Mar. 4, 1833 From newspaper dated June 17, 1833: Holbrook, James, editor of Windham County Advertiser Tyler, Mary B., dau. of Pascal P. Tyler Married at Brooklyn From newspaper dated August 12, 1833: Wheeler, Stephen of Brooklyn Huntington, Lucy Ann of Brooklyn Married at Brooklyn on Aug. 4, 1833 ============================================== DEATH NOTICES: From newspaper dated May 1, 1832: -Tyler, Daniel, Capt., died at Brooklyn on Apr. 30, 1832, age 82 -Spalding, Reuben, died at Pomfret From newspaper dated July 17, 1832: -Clark, John, died at Windham, age 68 -Armstrong, Silas H., died at Windham, age 22 -Fuller, Stephen, died at Hampton, age 59 From newspaper dated October 23, 1832: -Benson, Frances, died at Brooklyn, age 38, oldest dau. of George Benson From newspaper dated January 29, 1833: -Burnham, John, died at Hampton on Dec. 6, 1832, age 83 -Hunt, Elisha, died at Chaplin on Jan. 22, 1833, age 33 From newspaper dated June 17, 1833: -Clark, Lucy, died at Chaplin on May 8, 1833, age 35 -Webb, Betsey, died at Windham on June 9, 1833, age 29, wife of Horatio Webb From newspaper dated July 29, 1833: -Burnham, Lois Grow Miss, died at Windham on June 14, 1833, age 21, dau. of Dea. Wm. MISC NOTICES: From New London Weekly Chronicle, Issue March 24, 1864: In the West Burying Ground, Litchfield, the following inscription appears upon an old grave stone: "Here lies the body of Mrs. Mary, wife of Dr. Buel, Esq. She died November 4, 1768, at about 90, having had 13 children, 101 grandchildren, 274 great grandchildren, 22 great great grandchildren, 410 total, 336 surviving." From Norwich Courier Issue March 8, 1820: Five Mills Reward And no charges paid Absconded from the service of the subscriber on the night of the 27th February, Orin Prentice, age 18 years, small size, black hair and eyes carried and wore away two suits of clothes, one suit blue, and the other black. All persons are hereby forbidden trusting or harboring said boy, or making any bargain on penalty of the law. John Starkweather 2nd Guardian Preston, March 6th From Salisbury Congregational Church Records, Salisbury, Connecticut: Died October 13, 1808 infant child of Abraham Nott, age 3 weeks supposedly by pinning after clams. Norwich Courier Issue Wednesday May 31, 1820 One Cent Reward Runaway from the subscriber on the night following the 7th an indented apprentice by the name of Alfred Stoddard, aged about sixteen years whosever will return him to the subscriber shall have the above reward and no charges paid. Nathan Ayers Jr. Preston, May 10. From Springer's Weekly Oracle - New London Issue Saturday, October 28, 1797: Married at Lebanon (Exeter Parish) Mr. Zesulon Gurley to Miss Mary Moulton of Mansfield "Zeal prompt them to fulfill the rather few vows they made full thirty years ago" The marriage intention of the above couple was published upwards of thirty years before the consummation. From Connecticut Courant Issue March 6, 1786 This may certify all persons or people that, I, Ebenezer Elwell, has kept company with Grace Blakslee for a long time, and have agreed for marrying each other, and by her parents she is concealed from me, and by this I forbid all persons having any deal with her or any conversation with her and I forbid any person of marrying her without the leave of me, for I challenge her by a promise that I have been call'd off to her, and I would inform the printers to keep this advertisement in the papers for four weeks. Ebenezer Elwell Connecticut Journal and New Haven Post Boy: Issue Wednesday June 12, 1776 The intention of marriage was lately published between Hiram Beecher and Hester Thomas: As the consent of his parents has not been obtained, all persons are cautioned against marrying them. Signed: Moses Beecher Connecticut Gazette & Commercial Intelligencer Issue December 5, 1804: Banning Amasa to Cobb Elizabeth married at Lyme Issue December 12, 1804: Notice: We are requested by Mr. Amasa Banning to contradict the article in our last (December 5, 1804)...mentioning his marriage with Miss E. Cobb...$5 reward to any person who will give information leading to detection of villian. Connecticut Gazette & Commercial Intelligencer Issue May 29, 1805: Richards, Dr. Silas C. Rogers, Polly W.L. married at Waterford Issue June 5, 1805: Notice: The person who sent us the marriage of Dr. Silas C. Richards and Miss Polly W.L. Rogers is informed that if he does not make immediate acknowledgment to the injured parties and ourselves...he shall be chastised as he merits. New Haven Palladium Issue August 8, 1835 During the Revolutionary War, 13 brothers, all sons of one woman, in Connecticut, each 6 feet tall all went to war, and all brave men. This is the most remarkable instance any country ever produced. This family was named Huntley. They came from New London County. Connecticut Courant Issue Monday, January 30, 1792 - Boston News - January 18, 1792 A very extraordinary circumstance arrested the attention of the House this afternoon. A petition was presented by a Mrs. Deborah Gannett, who served with reputation, as a soldier, three years in the Army of the United States, and received an honourable discharge there from. This extraordinary woman enlisted as a male, by the name of Robert Shurtlift; and as such did her duty without a stain on her virtue or honor - she only prays, in her petition for the payment of her arrears; but submits the circumstances of her services to the consideration of the Legislature: And from the feelings which appeared on the occasion expressive of a strong desire to reward heroism like hers. There is no room for doubt, that a compensation will be granted, adequate to her services, and honourable to the Government. Several members corroborated the facts stated in the petition which was committed to a respectable committee. |