Hobart family papers, 1742-1912.

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Hobart family papers, 1742-1912.

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Hobart family papers, including papers of Rev. Noah Hobart (1705/6-1773; minister of the First Church of Christ in Fairfield), Ellen Hobart Lothrop (1741-1780), Justin Hobart (1731-1809), Justin Hobart, Jr. (1772-1830), Desire Burr Hobart (1782-1872), Mary Hobart (1765-1845), Hannah Hobart (1777-1827), Edmund Hobart, and William Gibbs Porter (1840-1884). Topics include preaching and the Great Awakening in Connecticut; the Stamp Act of 1765; British tyranny and the American colonies' preparations to defend themselves from British aggression; and a family general store in Fairfield. Family papers include correspondence, deeds, writs, wills, and financial records.

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Fairfield Historical Society Library

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Fairfield Historical Society Library

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This historic document, considered by many to be the cornerstone of English liberty, was the result of demands made by the English barons at the beginning of the 13th century for rights and guarantees against the exactions of the m̀onarchy' in the person of King John. It consists of a preamble and 63 clauses. Also includes facsimile of Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral (acquired 1964). From the description of Magna Carta [manuscript]. 1215. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record i...

Hobart, Justin, 1731-1809

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Porter, William G. (William Gibbs), 1840-1884

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Hobart family.

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Residents of Fairfield, Conn. From the description of Hobart family papers, 1742-1912. (Fairfield Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 123505015 ...

Hobart, Hannah, 1777-1827

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Hobart, Justin, 1772-1830

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First Church of Christ (Fairfield, Conn.)

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Hobart, Noah, 1706-1773

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Lothrop, Ellen Hobart, 1741-1780

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Hobart, Desire Burr, 1782-1872

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Hobart, Edmund.

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Hobart, Mary, 1765-1845

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Porter family.

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