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History of Easton, (Fairfield County) Connecticut

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Biographies:

Biographical Sketch of Charles Rowland Dudley

Charles Rowland Dudley, librarian, was born in Easton, Conn., June 26, 1853, son of Martin and Sarah (Rowland) Dudley; grandson of Amos Dudley, and a descendant of William Dudley of Guilford, Conn. He was graduated from the academy at Monson, Mass., in 1872, and from Yale law school in 1877. He practised law in Monson, Mass., 1878-82, and removed to Denver, Col., where he became librarian of the Denver city library in 1886. He was made secretary of the State historical society in 1887, and was elected regent of the Colorado state university in 1888.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Connecticut Facts:
Tree: white oak
Bird: American robin
Flower: mountain laurel
Nickname: Nutmeg State, Constitution State
Motto: Qui Transtulit Sustinet (He Who Transplanted Still Sustains)
Area (sq. mi.): 5,009
Capitol: Hartford
Admitted: 9 Jan 1788

Fairfield County Facts:

Additional Local History Notes:

Easton is situated 122 meters above sea level.