map address, GPS coordinates and phone number, Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery (Defunct). Other British troops, under the command of Lt. The iron from which these gates were molded is supposed to have come from the famous Salisbury Iron Mines in Litchfield County, Connecticut. John Pease. All data offered through PeopleLegacy.com is derived from public sources. This account has been disabled. Once upon a time in Norwich, an 18 year old Benedict Arnold stood on this spot and watched as they lowered his long-suffering mother into her grave. In New Haven, Arnold founded and commanded the 2nd Connecticut Foot Guard. Jedidiah Huntington served as an aide-… Drag images here or select from your computer, Oops, we were unable to send the email. When resistance to British rule broke into open revolution, Norwich leaders played significant roles as military and political leaders. Christopher Leffingwell began the manufacture of paper, pottery, chocolate, and stockings at this time. Image file from the Find A Grave website (findagrave.com), submitted by Jan Franco on 3 October 2007. Founders Of Norwich Connecticut Memorial. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. Also known as. The old burying ground at the end of the Old Cemetery Lane was purchased in 1699 and in 1796 an addition was acquired. Copyright © 2011 The Forgotten Founders. Use partial name search or similar name spellings to catch alternate spellings or broaden your search. Benedict himself was an apprentice, bound by indentured servitude to his mother’s cousins, the Lathrop Brothers. Once upon a time in Norwich, an 18 year old Benedict Arnold stood on this spot and watched as they lowered his long-suffering mother into her grave. 11118928, citing Founders Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, USA ; Maintained by Eric Crow (contributor 46623671) Unknown. Founders Cemetery map address, GPS coordinates and phone number. Lee Ave, Norwich, CT 06360. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. To this day, he is America’s most famous traitor. The gates shown here were placed at the entrance to the latter purchase. Founders Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut. based on information from your browser. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. Your use of PeopleLegacy.com is conditional on your acceptance of the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. × Resend Activation Email. The Norwich Founders Monument . As the burying ground was almost filled, land belonging to Samuel Huntington was designated as another burying ground about 1699/1700, which is now known as Old Norwichtown Cemetery. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for Founders of Norwich Connecticut Memorial (unknown–unknown), Find a Grave Memorial no. Benedict Arnold & Daughter of Mr. John & Elizabeth Waterman, (She was a Pattern of Piety Patience And Virtue) who died August 15, 1759 AEtatis Suae 52”. This photo was not uploaded because this cemetery already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this cemetery. During the American Revolution, he was a hero and became George Washington’s finest field general, winning many victories. On September 6, 1781, troops under the command of Benedict Arnold burned the City of New London. The first burial was Sarah Post in 1661, when the land was part of the homelot of her husband Thomas Post. PeopleLegacy.com does not guarantee the information you receive through PeopleLegacy.com to be accurate or up-to-date. No gravestones remain at Founder’s Cemetery. The Founder's obelisk is all that stands there today, with the names inscribed of the original proprietors of Norwich. Located in the Colonial Cemetery. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Located on 40 East Town Street, with an entrance also from 85 Town Street, Plaque sponsored by the Major J. D. Robertson Family, Old burying ground at the end of the Old Cemetery Lane. There is a problem with your email/password. The Salisbury Mines produced iron for Revolutionary War cannons, cannon balls, and anchors. We’ve updated the security on the site. Mason Cemetery. Special characters are not allowed. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. Benedict Arnold built and commanded America’s first naval fleet of 16 vessels. Verify and try again. We also intend to establish a center to study the first Constitution and its contributions to America as the foundation to our current Constitution. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person.