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This chronological history was originally completed up through early 1957 by Doris Addis Warwick of the New Milford Historical Society. The subsequent years were researched and compiled by M. Joseph Lillis, Town Historian and former president of the Society. Expand any date by clicking it.
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1787: Probate District of New Milford is formed with Samuel Canfield, first Judge. 1788: Nicholas Wanzer deeds land to the Quakers, to which their old house in Pickett District is moved. 1789: School House built at north end of Main Street.
Colonial times. In 1707, John Noble Sr., previously of Westfield, Massachusetts, and his eight-year-old daughter Sarah Noble were the first Anglo-American settlers. (A public school was later named after Sarah Noble.) They were soon joined by others who had bought land there. [10]
The following ancient history of the town of New Milford, is extracted from Rev. Stanley Griswold's sermon, delivered at New Milford, January 7th, 1801, which was by a vote of the town entered on their records.
Mar 23, 2015 · Brief history: Washington was taken from Kent, Litchfield, New Milford and Woodbury. The town was originally the parishes of Judea and New Preston. (Source: ct.gov)
By 1740, the need for a school was felt by the colonists in northwestern New Milford, and so on their own they funded and built a one-room schoolhouse just south of Aaron Gaylord’s home. Ongoing expenses were divided among the families with children in the school.
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Colonial times. In 1707, John Noble Sr., previously of Westfield, Massachusetts, and his eight-year-old daughter Sarah Noble were the first Anglo-American settlers. (A public school was later named after Sarah Noble.) They were soon joined by others who had bought land there. [10]
