The Founders of Hartford
John Stone, an original proprietor, had an allotment of lands, but conveyed it to Samuel Stone by gift
before 1640. Lechford speaks of him as “Mr. John Stone, of Hartford,” Sept. 16, 1639; removed to Guilford,
where he was one of the signers of the original compact in 1639. Lands were recorded to John Marsh, Feb.
1639-40; “part whereof did belong to John Stone end were by him given to Sam'l l Stone, and so by the said
Sam 'l Stone unto John Marsh, of Hartford, and now belongeth to him and his heirs.” His home-lot was on the
west side of Front St.
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