CANTERBURY, WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT

Incorporated: 1703

FAMILIES:

Adams, Bacon,Cary,Fitch, Plympton, Spalding,Warren

The town of Plainfield originally consisted of settlements on both the east and west sides of the Quinebaug River. As crossing the river to attend religious services was difficult, in 1703 Plainfield was partitioned and the town of Canterbury was formed on the west side of the Quinebaug River.

Canterbury and the Awakening

LINKS:

Canterbury GenWeb Site

 

 

 

 

 

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