Harrison, Elihu, 1797-1855

Storekeeper and businessman; owner of a general store, of Litchfield, Conn.

From the description of Papers, 1755-1841. (Litchfield Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70954308

Storekeeper and businessman, of Litchfield, Conn., first in the South Farms section (now the Town of Morris) and later, ca. 1825, in the center of Litchfield. From the goods he purchased from wholesale merchants in New Haven and New York, it is evident that he ran a general store, selling a variety of dry goods, hardware, and groceries. The business continued in Litchfield until 1836. Harrison was born in the South Farms section of Litchfield in 1797 and died in Stamford in 1855. He was active in town government and organizations, including serving as town clerk from 1826-1836, state representative in 1832 and 1835, justice of the peace, and secretary to the Litchfield Female Academy as well as director of a bank and insurance co. The Harrisons were early settlers in South Farms. Elihu's grandfather, also Elihu, who died in 1806, ran a tavern in what is now East Morris. Daniel (1770-1811), son of the first Elihu and Abigail (Goodwin) Harrison were Elihu's parents.

From the description of Elihu Harrison papers, 1812-1836. (Litchfield Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 770384843