In about 1757 people from Fairfield settled here. In October 1762, the Parishes of Greenfield, Stratfield and North Stratford petitioned to establish North Fairfield Parish. The town of Weston was set off from it in 1845 and the town was named Easton. Town vital records begin 1852.
North Fairfield, a part of the town of Fairfield, purchased from the Aspetuck Indians.
Date:
1757
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Settled by men from Fairfield
Date:
1764
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Easton Congregational Church establisted
Date:
1775-83
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American Revolutionary War
Date:
1787
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The Legislature combined the parishes of North Fairfield and Norfield into the of Weston.
Date:
1787
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Samuel Staples died, leaving his entire estate to establish the Staples Free Academy. A fund descended from this beginning still provides a scholarship for college students from Easton.
Date:
1845
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The former parish of North Fairfield was divided from Weston and became Easton. It is still governed by the town meeting.
Date:
1847
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Easton was incorporated.
Date:
1861
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American Civil War
Town Historian (1)
Name:
Lois Bloom
Contact Data:
P.O. Box 121
Easton, CT 06612
or contact the
Easton Historical Society
P.O. Box 121
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 261-2090
Notes:
Historical Society is located in the Easton Public Library building. Call for appointment
