Contents of the CD

Created by Major James D. Robertson to facilitate his own genealogical research, this compact disk is now available to all wishing to journey through their family's past in Norwich, Connecticut. The disk (version 1.0) contains the two-volume, 1200 page set of the Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848. The data is taken from a work done by the Society of Colonial Wars in 1913. Of this work, the Society says, "The scope intended is to present everything contained in the town records of Norwich in the way of vital statistics previous to the time when these records began to be kept under the more careful and elaborate system now in force." Put another way, this disk contains virtually every handwritten record for these 190 years: births - marriages - deaths. Preview a sample page.

Among the names on this disk...

FOUNDERS OF NORWICH Deacon Thomas Adgate Constable Robert Allyn William Backus Lt. William Backus Constable John Baldwin Deacon Thomas Bingham Schoolmaster John Birchard Thomas Bliss Morgan Bowers John Bradford Deacon Hugh Caulkins John Caulkins Constable Richard Edgerton Rev. James Fitch Constable John Gager Stephen Giffards Lt. Francis Griswolds Samuel Hyde William Hyde Thomas Howard Christopher Huntington Simon Huntington Sergt. Thomas Leffingwell Deputy Gov. (Major) John Mason Dr. John Olmstead John Pease John Post Thomas Post Constable Josiah Read John Reynolds Joathan Royce Rev. Nehemiah Smith Sgt. John Tracy Lt. Thomas Tracy Robert Wade Sgt. Thomas Waterman		YOU WILL ALSO FIND Samuel Huntington: Signer of the Declaration of Independence; President of Congress. As President of Congress, he was technically the first President of what is now called the United States. Benedict Arnold: Distinguished for his heroism at Quebec, Lake Champlain, Ridgefield, and Saratoga. Detested for his treason. Major John Mason: (also a founder) Governor of the Colony of Connecticut and known for his stand against the Pequots. Dr. Phillip Turner: Surgeon-general of the Continental Army Joseph Trumbull: Commisary General of the Continental Army SLAVES Several slaves are noted, but by first names only: Anthony, Bristow, Chloe, Cuff, Jack, James, Jenny, Jude, Jupiter, Martin, Nancy, Phyllis, Robert, Rose, Silva, Vilot, Zilpha


	In addition to the vital records of Norwich, this version contains inscriptions from gravestones in the old burying ground located in Norwich Town, Connecticut. These inscriptions were collected by Mr. George Porter of Norwich over a hundred years ago. It should be noted that some of the graves mentioned can no longer be found because the cemetery fell into disrepair and remained so for many years, suffering irreparable damage. It is now in pristine condition and a most beautiful place to visit.