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Deed, Laban beach to Capt. Miles Beach, 25 December 1781

Item 8

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: Item 8

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Col. Miles Beach Papers, 1985-52-0, consists of deeds, quit claims and two indentures from his time in Litchfield and Hartford, Connecticut. Col. Miles Beach was born in 1742 in Goshen, Connecticut to Adna and Hannah Miles Beach. Beginning sometime before 1771 until 1785, Beach was a silversmith in Litchfield with a shop on North Street. In 1785 he relocated to Hartford, where he continued in his trade with various partners until his death in 1828. While in Hartford he was also the first chief of the volunteer fire company, from 1789-1805. He was also a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Beach was married twice, first to Abigail Hopkins, who died in 1781, and then to Sarah Butler who died in 1840. He had children by both wives.

Dates

  • created: 25 December 1781

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.00 folders

From the Collection: 3.00 folders

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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