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History of North Stonington, (New London County) ConnecticutOur database does not include an historic photo for North Stonington, (New London County) Connecticut, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Short Biography of John Denison Baldwin John Denison Baldwin, journalist, was born in North Stonington, Conn., Sept. 28, 1809. He acquired an academical education, and studied law and theology in New Haven. In 1833 he was licensed to preach and held a Congregational pastorate in North Branford, Conn., for several years. He was editor of the Hartford Republican, the Boston Commonwealth, and from 1859 owned and edited the Worcester Spy. In 1862 he was elected a representative for the 38th congress, and was twice re-elected. His published works were: "Raymond Hill," a volume of verse (1847); "Pre-Historic Nations" (1869), and "Ancient America" (1872). His son, John Stanton Baldwin, succeeded as editor of the Spy in 1883. He died in Worcester, Mass., July 18, 1883. |
Connecticut Facts: New London County Facts: Seat: New LondonEstablished: 1666 Formed from: Original County
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: NORTH STONINGTON, a post-township of New London co., Connecticut, 17 miles N.E. from New London. Population, 1936. North Stonington is situated 43 meters above sea level. |