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Contains 8 Results:
Goodwin family, 1755-1794
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The papers consist primarily of the accounts of Jonah Sanford (1733-1817) who lived in the South Farms section (now Morris) of Litchfield. They were kept by Jesse Sanford Harrison (1872-1954), great great granddaughter of Jonah Sanford. Jesse was the daughter of Rollin & Laura Harrison and granddaughter of William Henry Harrison and Rhoda Sanford, daughter of Simeon Sanford and granddaughter of Jonah Sanford.
Goodwin, Abraham deed, 1755 Feb 20
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Deed from Abraham Goodwin of Litchfield to Nathaniel Goodwin [his son] for 2 acres and 90 rods of land on the east side of Slab Meadow. Witnessed by Thomas Harrison, Justice of peace; Benjamin Webster; and Jehiel Grant.
Goodwin, Hannah land survey, 1794 Jan 27
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Land survey for 2 and one quarters acres laid out to Widow Hannah Goodwin of Litchfield, originally belonging to Abraham Goodwin, deceased, lying in the south part of Litchfield. Signed by Timothy Skinner and Abraham Bradley, proprietor committee.
Sanford, Benjamin, 1786-1795
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Papers concerning Benjamin Sanford (1761-1833), son of Jonah and Rhoda (Woodruff) Sanford.
Hendsdel, Elia bill, 1786 Feb 21
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Bill from Benjamin Sanford in Litchfield to Elia Hendsdel fro a "parsel of cole" and a bedsted.
Deming, Elias receipt, 1790 Jan 21
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Receipt from Elias Deming [?] to Benjamin Sanford.
Marsh, John, 1795 Jan 25
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Note from Benjamin Sanford in Cornwall [Vermont] to John Marsh that for value received to let Jonah Sanford have the cherry table that they left at Marsh's house in 1792.
Account, undated
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An account listing names and goods such as clover seed, leather for shoes, and rum of "what I [probably his father Jonah] have paid for Benjamin" and "must immediately pay". Individual names include Capt. Smedly, John Farnam, Hever Stone, and Widow Hotchkis.