Land survey, Lyman, Moses in Goshen, Conn., 1745 Oct 28
Folder 28
Scope and Contents
The Whitney L. Brooks collection of Lyman family papers relates to the land holdings of Moses Lyman (1714-1768) of Goshen, Conn., his son Moses Lyman (1743-1768), and his grandsons Moses Lyman (1768-1844), Samuel Lyman (1770-1842), and Erastus Lyman (1773-1855). The papers consist of legal records, deeds, leases, surveys, and survey maps. Moses Lyman (1714-1768) was one of the original settlers of Goshen, Conn. In 1739 he was named treasurer and continued to hold public offices. He married Sarah Hayden ( 1716-1808). Among their children was Moses Lyman (1743-1768), sometimes referred to as "Moses Lyman Jr." in the papers. He was a farmer living on the property of his father and held numerous town offices, including first selectman. He was married to Ruth Collins (1745-1775) in 1767 and they had four children: Moses Lyman Jr., Dr. Daniel Lyman (1769-1795), Samuel Lyman, and Erastus Lyman. After the death of Ruth Collins Lyman, Moses married Mary Buell Judd (1763-1835). They had two children, Mary Lyman Collins (1787-1879) and Darius Lyman (1789-1865). Darius studied at the Litchfield Law School and eventually settled in Ohio. Among the highlights of this collection is a Western Reserve survey map showing lots of land in township no. 8 9th range of New Connecticut, now present-day Chester, Ohio.
Dates
- created: 1745 Oct 28
Creator
- From the Collection: Brooks, Whitney L. (Person)
- From the Collection: Lyman family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.42 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
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