History of Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. It is at all times interesting to study the history of our New England ancestry, which, like the seed Of Abraham, has become throughout the vast domain of the United States, in numbers like unto the sands upon the sea - shore: and for their intelligence, Sound religious principles, thrift, ingenuity, indomitable perseverance and industry, they are honored by all the nations Of the earth. Therefore, to write Of their political and military prowess, their religious views, their manners and customs, will prove inter esting to all who love Old Fairfield.