Stoddard family papers, 1703-1906, (bulk, 1703-1851).

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Stoddard family papers, 1703-1906, (bulk, 1703-1851).

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The papers of the Stoddard family of Litchfield, Conn. include correspondence, deeds, documents related to estates, legal documents, financial records, and other items. The papers also relate to the Bird and Bishop families. The majority of the papers is from the 1700s. Several deeds document some of the earliest land transactions in Litchfield. Correspondence includes one letter written during the Civil War that presents a detailed, first-hand account of the execution of a deserter. There are a number of legal documents, such as executions, writs, and documents related to estates. Some items reflect everyday life in the 18th century. One particular item of note is a seating plan for the Congregational Church, circa 1788.

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Litchfield Historical Society

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