Connecticut Historical Collections: Containing a General Collection of Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, &c., Relating to the History and Antiquities of Every Town in Connecticut, with Geographical DescriptionsJ. W. Barber: Hartford, A. Willard, 1836 - 560 pages Containing a General Collection of Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, etc. Relating to the History and Antiquities of Every Town in Connecticut with Geographical Descriptions |
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... governor of Massa- * Connecticut derives its name from the river by which it is intersected , called by the natives Quonektacut ; ( Hoyt's Indian Wars , & c . p . 37. ) This word , according to some , signifies the long river ; it has ...
... governor of Massa- * Connecticut derives its name from the river by which it is intersected , called by the natives Quonektacut ; ( Hoyt's Indian Wars , & c . p . 37. ) This word , according to some , signifies the long river ; it has ...
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... Governor for the yeare ensuing , and untill another bee chosen , and no other magistrate to bee cho- sen for more then one yeare ; provided always , there bee six chosen besides the Gov- ernor , which being chosen and sworne , according ...
... Governor for the yeare ensuing , and untill another bee chosen , and no other magistrate to bee cho- sen for more then one yeare ; provided always , there bee six chosen besides the Gov- ernor , which being chosen and sworne , according ...
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... Governor for that yeare : And the rest of the Magistrates or publique officers , to be chosen in this manner ; the ... Governor above once in two years , and that the Governor bee always a member of some approved con- gregation , and ...
... Governor for that yeare : And the rest of the Magistrates or publique officers , to be chosen in this manner ; the ... Governor above once in two years , and that the Governor bee always a member of some approved con- gregation , and ...
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... Governor to send forth a warrant , in such case , for supply thereof up- pon reasonable warning . " 9. It is ordered ... Governor and the greatest parte of Magistrates , the Free- men themselves doe call , ) shall consiste of the ...
... Governor to send forth a warrant , in such case , for supply thereof up- pon reasonable warning . " 9. It is ordered ... Governor and the greatest parte of Magistrates , the Free- men themselves doe call , ) shall consiste of the ...
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... Governor ; Roger Lud- low , George Wyllys , Edward Hopkins , Thomas Welles , John Webster , and William Phelps , Esquires , were chosen Magistrates . Mr. Ludlow , the first of the six magistrates , was Deputy Governor . Mr. Hopkins was ...
... Governor ; Roger Lud- low , George Wyllys , Edward Hopkins , Thomas Welles , John Webster , and William Phelps , Esquires , were chosen Magistrates . Mr. Ludlow , the first of the six magistrates , was Deputy Governor . Mr. Hopkins was ...
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