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- “Wives of the Signers” project calls for volunteers
The DSDI Board of Governors recently approved an exciting new project called “Wives of the Signers” biographies. Shirley Smith, who wrote the DSDI biography of signer Abraham Clark several years ago, has enthusiastically agreed to be Chairperson for this new … Continue reading →
- In the Footsteps of Wolcott and Washington
Representing 16 Signers, we were delighted that almost 50 members and guests attended the Fall 2018 meeting in Connecticut, traveling from 11 states and the District of Columbia. An overcast Friday did not dampen our spirits as we gathered at … Continue reading →
- Colonial lore: Litchfield, Connecticut
Almost 100 years after the initial settlement of Connecticut, towns were getting crowded and people began to look to the western part of the state. Litchfield was incorporated in 1719 by an act of the Colonial Assembly of Connecticut on … Continue reading →
Spirit of ’76
- From the President-General
Fellow Descendants, The fall meeting in Windsor and Litchfield, Conn., went very well. Everyone who attended the meeting had a great time. As always, Marianne and Ellen Brinker put together a fantastic program; these two ladies deserve our greatest thank-you. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Connecticut
In the Footsteps of Wolcott and Washington
Representing 16 Signers, we were delighted that almost 50 members and guests attended the Fall 2018 meeting in Connecticut, traveling from 11 states and the District of Columbia. An overcast Friday did not dampen our spirits as we gathered at … Continue reading
Colonial lore: Litchfield, Connecticut
Almost 100 years after the initial settlement of Connecticut, towns were getting crowded and people began to look to the western part of the state. Litchfield was incorporated in 1719 by an act of the Colonial Assembly of Connecticut on … Continue reading
Fall meeting in Connecticut
The DSDI Fall meeting will be held in Windsor and Litchfield, Connecticut Sept. 28-30. It will be the Society’s first visit to the area, where we will learn about the Wolcott family. Oliver Wolcott, one of the four signers from … Continue reading
Fall meeting in New Haven included Trumbull paintings
New Haven welcomed 57 DSDI members and guests for the fall meeting over the weekend of September 20-22. We were fortunate to have lovely weather with just a bit of rain while we were indoors. On Friday evening we met … Continue reading
Fall meeting Sept. 20-22, 2013 in New Haven, CT
Program FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 2:00pm Registration begins in the lobby of the Omni New Haven Hotel 3:00pm Board of Governors’ Meeting: Omni New Haven Hotel, Church room 6:30pm Reception with cash bar at The Graduate Club, New Haven 7:00pm … Continue reading
Guided tour of historic Grove Street Cemetery: Homage to Roger Sherman
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 11:00 AM Grove Street Cemetery New Haven, CT www.grovestreetcemetery.org Sometimes referred to as the Westminster of Yale, the Grove Street Cemetery maintains the graves of most early residents of New Haven, along with those of Eli Whitney … Continue reading
In Connecticut, DSDI members celebrate the Declaration
Truxtun Brodhead of DSDI was given the honor of tapping the bell at the State Capitol in Hartford, Conn., on July 4, with his wife Mary in attendance. This was the sixth year that Trux has represented DSDI at the event. In New … Continue reading
Oliver Wolcott
Oliver Wolcott was born on November 20, 1726 at Windsor, Connecticut, the 14th of 15 children of Roger Wolcott and Sarah Drake. As he grew into manhood he was described as tall, erect, dark-complexioned, dignified, and a man of integrity … Continue reading
William Williams
William Williams was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, on April 18, 1731, the son of Pastor Solomon Williams, D.D., and Mary Porter Williams. Great-great grandfather Robert Williams was born at Great Yarmouth, England about 1593, emigrated to America from Norwich in … Continue reading
Roger Sherman
“My friend, you should fit yourself to be a lawyer.” The tall, awkward young man to whom these words were addressed looked surprised. “I! Why should I be a lawyer?” he asked.”Because you have drawn these notes so that, with … Continue reading
