Two Centuries of New Milford Connecticut by Various
"Two Centuries of New Milford, Connecticut" by Various is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work commemorates the bi-centennial celebration of the town of New Milford and includes an array of historical articles and reminiscences about the area. The book likely covers the founding and development of New Milford, exploring the lives of its early settlers, notable figures, and key events throughout its history. The opening of thetext introduces John Noble, the first settler of New Milford, and outlines the challenges faced by early pioneers in a wilderness setting. It highlights significant figures and events, including John Read, who played a pivotal role in the community's ecclesiastical matters, and the hardships and triumphs experienced by the residents over two hundred years. The narrative also honors the contributions of Roger Sherman, noting his impact on the drafting of the American Constitution, and emphasizes the enduring legacy of the town's early founders and their commitment to establishing a community based on faith and hard work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07037008 |
| Title | Two Centuries of New Milford Connecticut An Account of the Bi-Centennial Celebration of the Founding of the Town Held June 15, 16, 17, and 18, 1907, With a Number of Historical Articles and Reminiscences |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | New Milford (Conn. : Town) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49048 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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