The Founders of Hartford
John Pratt, an original proprietor of Hartford ; his home-lot in 1639 was on the west side of Main St., and
he purchased a lot belonging to Gov. Haynes, adjoining his own, so that his possessions extended from what is now the
north corner of Asylum St. to the Melodeon building, and Pratt St. received its name because it was opened through
land belonging to his descendants townsman, 1654. He d. 1655 ; will, dated Oct. 20, 1654, names wife Eliza bath, and
sons John and Daniel ; inv. July 15, 1655, £515. 2. 6. - Ch. : i. John, m. Hannah, dau. of James Boosy, of
Wethersfield ; freeman, 1657 constable, 1670 ; he had a second wife, Hepzibah, who m. (2) John Sadd, ol Hartford. His
will is dated April 9, 1687; d. Nov. 23, 1687 ; names wife, eons Joseph and Jonathan, and 5 dau rs ii. Daniel,
Hartford ; freeman 1656-7 ; m. and had 8 children ; will, dated April 19, 1690, names 7 dau'rs and son Daniel. He
was buried April 24, 1691
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