Town Of Clinton, Ct history

In the war of 1812, Clinton had one company of infantry, Connecticut Militia, composed of military subjects liable to do military duty, commanded by Capt.

Leet HURD Esq., was authorized to raise a company, November 26th 1814, for the defense of Clinton Harbor, and served till December 16, 1814.

Benjamin P. JONES, born in 1792, joined this lodge in 1822, as he says, and he is the only member now living.

TALCOTT. Certain prominent brethren were subjected to discipline, December 14th 1826.

The first Methodist class in Killingworth (now Clinton) was formed in 1829, and consisted of the following persons: John Hopson WILCOX and Ann his wife, Edwin PARKS and Mary his wife, Richard HANDY and his wife, Mrs.

Luke WOOD, the seventh pastor, was installed October 13th 1831.

The old house was removed and the present church edifice was built in 1833, at a cost of $4,000; additions, $2,500.

The First church edifice, built in 1835, was 38 by 40 feet.

In 1838, Killingworth was officially divided into two towns.

Austin OLCOTT Esq.,*{Doctor Austin OLCOTT died May 18, 1843, aged 68 years (See page 24).} was authorized to call the first meeting of electors.

In 1846, Buckminister B. ELDERKIN, George L. HURD Esq.

In 1852, the New Haven & New London Railroad was finished from New Haven to New London, and the first passenger train carried stockholders free, on the 4th of July 1852.

Hannah BUELL, Laura HANDLY, and Nathan BROOKS. The first minister was Rev. It was abandoned and sold in 1855.

The following extracts from the records show the action which Clinton took in the great civil war of 1861-5.

And the selectmen be and are authorized to extend the time for voluntary enlistments from the 20th day of August 1862, to the end of sixty days form the first day of July 1862, at their discretion.

MORGAN for establishing this school, and December 7th 1871 witnessed its formal dedication, the founder himself being present to receive the congratulations of the people of Clinton, and the friends of education in this State generally.

The school was opened April 8th 1872.