Extracts From the Records of Colchester: With Some Transcripts From the Recording of Michaell Taintor, of - Hardcover

Charles M. Taintor

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656024135 ISBN 13: 9780656024131

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Historic records and transcripts from colonial Connecticut, gathered to illuminate early town life and land deals.

This book compiles primary material from Colchester’s records, including land grants, property deeds, and official acknowledgments from the 18th century. It also features transcripts connected to Michaell Taintor, a key figure in Brainford (Branford), offering glimpses into how communities organized property, worship, and governance in their early days. The content showcases real names, places, and legal phrasing that bring this era to life.

• Read actual land descriptions, boundaries, and conveyances from Colchester and Branford.
• See how early towns recorded church-building, meetinghouses, and worship practices.
• Explore the people and families who shaped the area, with authentic signatures and dates.
• Get a window into the language and administration of colonial New England.

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and archival research who want a tangible feel for 18th‑century town life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656024135
• ISBN 13: 9780656024131
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160