Pingry, William M.

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Simon Stevens was born in Canterbury, Connecticut on December 5, 1736 and was a soldier in the French and Indian Wars. He was involved in the construction of the Crown Point Military Road and settled in Springfield, Vermont in 1762. In 1766 he was commissioned captain of the Eighth Company of Foot by the governor of New York. He was the first constable in Springfield and held numerous town offices, including that of town clerk and selectman. In 1794 he was elected to the General Assembly of the State of Vermont. He died on February 18, 1817.

From the description of Simon Stevens collection, 1760-1791. (Vermont Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 47260856

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Crown Point Road (Vt.)
Vermont--Springfield
New York (State)
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Springfield (Vt.)
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Active 1791

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