History of the Old Town of Derby, Connecticut, 1642-1880 (2 volumes)

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History of the Old Town of Derby, Connecticut, 1642-1880 - Samuel Orcutt. This two-volume set presents a complete reprint of the text, as originally published in 1880. Reverend Orcutt presents a detailed account of the growth and development of Derby from its initial settlement through the post-Civil War period, including a historical overview of the Native American tribes of Connecticut and their relationships with the town. Highlighted are the contributions of prominent citizens and families, the affairs of local government and clergy, and the establishment of businesses and industry, with assessments of their impact on changing town life. Brief histories are provided for the neighboring towns of Oxford, Birmingham and Seymour. Also included are extensive biographical sketches and a genealogy section containing every full name recorded in Derby before 1800 that could be found. Numerous portraits and a full-name index complete this work.

(1880, 1998), 2013, 5½x8½, paper, indices, 2 vols., 990 pp.

ISBN: 9780788409073

101-O0907