Wednesday, February 5, 2014

James Fitch


Monument in Lebanon, Connecticut to our ancestor James Fitch.  Inscription:  

To commemorate the founding and naming of Lebanon, Connecticut by the Reverend Mr. James Fitch, 1622 - 1702 on land granted to him, together with a seven mile tract given him by Owaneco heir to Uncas in appreciation for his wise counsel, justice and humane interest shown the Mohegans.  Erected in memory of his descendant Winchester Fitch, 1867-1963 genealogist of colonial Connecticut families.

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