William A. Buckingham served as Norwich's Mayor, City Councilman, and Town Treasurer. He also served as Governor of Connecticut and as a U.S. Senator.
He was Norwich’s Mayor for 4 years, Governor of Connecticut for 8 years, and U.S. Senator for 6 years.
Joseph Otis founded Otis Library in 1850. Where was the library originally located?
Joseph Otis founded the first Otis Library on the corner of Church & Union St. Across the street from present-day Norwich City Hall.
Rev James Fitch led his congregation to Norwich from Saybrook. What religion did he practice?
Rev. James Fitch was a Puritan.
Uncas was the Sachem for which tribe?
He was the Sachem of the Mohegan tribe.
These 3 "markes" are on the Deed to Norwich. Who were Owaneco & Attawanhood?
Owaneco and Attawanhood, who signed the deed, were Uncas' sons. Owaneco was also the name of Uncas' father.
Major John Mason lived in Norwich next to his daughter, Priscilla, and her husband for the last 30 years of his life. Who was his daughter married to?
Priscilla Mason, John Mason's daughter, married Rev. James Fitch after his 1st wife died. They had 8 children.
David Ruggles grew up in the Bean Hill section of Norwich. He is best known for conducting which railroad?
He used the "Underground Railroad" system to lead more than 600 fugitive slaves to their freedom.
I wrote and published "History of Norwich, Connecticut: From Its Possession From the Indians to the Year 1866". Who am I?
Frances Manwaring Caulkins was a well-known writer and genealogist. She authored ”History of Norwich, Connecticut: From Its Possession From the Indians, to the Year 1866”.
In 1865 I built the the Falls Commonwealth Works at Yantic Falls and I also provided funds for an Art Building at the Norwich Free Academy. Who am I?
What did Samuel Huntington do when he first moved to Norwich, at the age of 23?
Samuel Huntington opened a law practice when he moved to Norwich. However, before becoming lawyer he was a cooper's apprentice for several years in Windham.
