Norfolk Connecticut Genealogy Queries

I am seeking information on Alexander P. Parsons and his wife Jemima, who lived in Norfolk in the 1800's. Alexander died early March, 1850 and they are both buried in Norfolk. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone regarding names of children, parents, where the family lived before moving to Norfolk, etc. One of their children's names was William Lawrence Parsons. Thank you.

Want any information about the family of John C. Hall (b. 1767 RI) and wife Clara (unknown) who are on the 1850, 1830, and 1820 census of Norfolk CT. John Hall also appears as a head of household on the 1820 and 1830 Norfolk census but he’s enumerated as John George on the 1800 and 1810 census (long story...). Also note his neighbors were prominent Norfolk families with the Gaylord and Bigelow surnames; John Hall’s family was enumerated as unnamed “free colored persons” together with the Gaylord family in 1840. Local church records confirm oral history that John Hall was Native American; his family is enumerated as mulatto, black, colored, Indian, etc... on vital records. The children of John and Clara Hall include Moses, Nelson, Jane, and Laura. Jane Hall married Samuel Smith and their family is on the 1850-1900 census for Norfolk. Nelson Hall married Eliza Swan and is on the 1850 census for Torrington then 1860-1900 census for New Hartford. Moses Hall married Jerusha Wilson Haskell and is on the 1850-1860 census for Norfolk then 1870-1900 census for North Canaan. Thanks!

I am looking for more information proving Luther Frisbie to be an inhabitant of Norfolk, CT. I have already found the information contained in "Record of Connecticut Men in the Revolution". Thank you.

Seeking information on Herb Dietlin and his first wife, Fannie Bouchett, and her family (parents Paul and Mennie, brothers John and Paul, sisters Rose and Susan). Herb was born in 1888, Fannie was born in 1892. I know Herb is buried in the cemetery on Rt. 272 but I don't know where in the cemetery, and I don't know where Fannie or her family would have been buried. Bouchett family owned a house but am looking for the location. Herb also owned a house but I don't know where. Thanks for your help!

I have been searching for my deceased grandmother's ancestry. I don't know her birthplace but I believe it may be Scotland. Her birth date is 9/21/1914. She lived in Norfolk. Her name is Irene Delnero. Married Arthur Delnero, children Brett, Brenda, Beth and Blair all born in Winsted. Previous marriage surname Vanseters. Thank you very much.

Searching for the name of the parents of Lydia Rood born Dec. 7, 1777 (dau, of a Mr. Rood of Norfolk, CT) Lydia married Jonathan Strong Aug 17, 1799. Jonathan (son of Simeon and Polly Castle Strong) was an iron worker at Salisbury, CT and lived there all his life except the last two years in Ohio. He died there May 5, 1842. Lydia died at Salisbury, CT. Nov. 26, 1860.

I am inquiring about a home somewhere in or outside Norfolk, CT called CRISSEY PLACE, very large 3 story home with a top on it that a person could look out to sea from & a Crissey(Crissy) pond in back; there were some postcards on this place. Crissy pond still shows on a map. Someone thought that this place still existed today as a Boarding house or Bed & Breakfast in Norfolk, CT. Any help is very appreciated on this!! Thank you!!

Looking for info on the CRISSEY PLACE NORFOLK, CT, I was told the place still is there as a Boarding house or Bed & Breakfast. Large 3 story house with porches & a top cube thing that you can see out to the sea when ships come in, don't know what that is called & a Crissey/Crissy pond out back somewhere. Crissy pond still on a map as number 646. Can anyone help me locate this place or tell me if it is still there, there were postcards of this place suppose to be 1930's. It had been in several families of Crissey's! Any help very appreciated here. Thanks. I am in northern Wisc. Sincerely,

Patricia Crissey-Young ppyoung@chibardun.net

My Grandfather Bill Curtiss was born in Norfolk, Ct in 1906, I think. Someone told me that the Curtisses of Norfolk sold a lot of the family property over the years. My name is Tim Curtiss and traveled thru Norfolk many times over the years but never sought out the family there. My Great Grand father was James Curtiss and his wife was Brigitt Garity whose family was from Simsbury where that part of the family was from and supposedly the Garity family had a lot of land in that town too. Don't know for sure. Anyway, if there is any info it would be great as I have procreated and my son and daughter might be interested later on. Hope all is well back east. Your friend out here in Hawaii.

Tim Curtiss tim.curtiss@verizon.net

I have been looking for the family of Milo Dyke, who married Lucy Brown daughter of Rueben Brown of Norfolk. I have reason to believe he was born in Canaan abt. March 1806. If you have any information about a Dyke, Dike, Dykeman, or anything similar I would appreciate hearing from you. Even if you have any information on where I might find records indicating an out-of-wedlock birth I would appreciate that as well. Thank you.

Pam Hillman PAHillman@aol.com

Seeking any information on Jedediah WHITE; b 07 MAY 1752; a Rev. War soldier. Jedediah had at least two wives: Sarah STORER and Mabel (last name unknown). Jedediah died 26 AUG 1841 in Norfolk. Jedediah's daughter Nancy Burr WHITE m Albert PARRITT. They relocated to Michigan and then Ohio. Nancy and Albert had five children: Frances Elvira, Benjamin F., Andrew, Josephine and William Wallace. Frances married a BUTTON; Benjamin married Experience Jennette ANDRUS; Josephine married (1) Jabez BROOKS, (2) Enoch S. Parmelee and William (my Gt. grandfather) moved with his parents to Ohio and married there Caroline E. MOHLER. I would like to correspond with any descendants of this family.

Seeking info on Eunice COMSTOCK, b. 17 Apr 1778, Norfolk, CT. Whom did she marry? When and where? Children? She may be my ancestor but can't be sure. Any help greatly appreicated.

I am looking for information on Luman Pettibone Mills, b. 1801 in Norfolk, Father may be Augustus Mills, b. 1772 in Norfolk, and Mother may be Martha Pettibone, b. 1774 in Norfolk. Thank you.

In the process of gathering any and all information on my grandfather “Alton F. Smith” he was born in 1882 and died in 1963. He was one of Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders during the Spanish American War and also the Chief of Police in Norfolk somewhere around the 40’s. His wife’s name was Exilda Lamothe and they had 6 children: Norman , Alton , Louie, Edward, Alice , and my mother Marian. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Alan Lancello inflt@1scom.net

My ancestral grandfather Samuel GAYLORD b. 5 July 1709 Durham, CT. d. October 1778 Norfolk, CT. and grandmother Thankful MUNSON b. 17 January 1710 Wallingford, CT., d. 15 May 1797 Norfolk, CT were early settlers of Norfolk.

Both died in Norfolk in the late 1700s. Does anyone know if there are identified graves or other historical sites relating to these individuals? Thanks.

Ron Truman rontruman@rogers.com

Has anyone ever heard of the Norfolk Cornet Band that was in Norfolk, CT, probably, late 19th century....Thanks.

Looking for info on Volney E. Smith born in Norfolk CT on Aug 22 1822 and died in Indiana on March 5, 1907. Trying to find any family related to him - (mother -father -brother's -sister's and so on).

CLARK(E) brothers Myron and George, long time residents of Norfolk. Need any and all information regarding these brothers and their families.

My 3 great grandparents, Thomas Goodwin and Silence were married in Norfolk in 1759. I do not know my 3 grt. grandmother's maiden name. The town record only says Silence. I'd like to know her maiden name. Since she was 19 when married, I don't think she arrived in Norfolk without her parents. Since they were married in 1759 and Norfolk was incorporated in 1758, I'd also like to know where they came from before settling in Norfolk. Is there any special location where most of the early Norfolk settlers came from? They left Norfolk in the early 1760's and where they went I don't know but they turned up in Poultney, Vermont in 1772. He served as a "Minute Man" during the revolution while living in Poultney. He died 1797, age 64, and she died 1822, age 82. Both are buried in Poultney, Vt. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for information about Rachel Barden, who married Elijah Knapp in Oct 1769 in Norfolk. They already had five children. Elijah married a second time in 1779. When did Rachel die? Where buried?

Highland (Hyland?) BEACH, born 21 February 1785 in Norfolk, CT married Abigail (surname unknown). Their son, Seymour was born 2 November 1806 in Middlebury, VT. Can anyone help with Abigail's surname? Thank you.

I have been looking for the family of Milo Dyke, who married Lucy Brown daughter of Rueben Brown. I have all the info on Lucy and her family but cannot find anything on Milo before he was baptized at the Norfolk Congregational Church in 1827. If anyone could be of some help, please let me know. I have been to Norfolk a number of times checking Town records, Library and Church records, to no avail. Thank you in advance for any help that anyone might give.

CHRISTINAT
I was born and raised in Norfork, CT and was wondering if anyone has any information on my surname as it has been in existance since 1830's. Any info anyone could provide would prove helpful to me. Thank you.

I would like some info on Ebenezer and George Norton that are listed under marriages on this site. I am seeking a father of Eliakim Norton born in 1801 either in USA or Canada?

I am researching CORBALLY in Norfolk. Patrick, Simon and Christopher were blacksmiths owning a shop next to the forge on the Blackberry River near the spillway. Does anyone have pictures of the forge and shop from 1860-1880 period ? Thank you.

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