. Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c. relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . IJrainord, was dis-tinguished for his poetic genius. He was educated for the bar, but notfinding the success he wislicd, he went to Haitford in 1622, and tookthe editorial charge of the Connecticut Mirror; he was tiius occupieduntil about a year before his death, when marked by evident symptomsas a victim to the consumption, he returned to the paternal
. Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c. relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . IJrainord, was dis-tinguished for his poetic genius. He was educated for the bar, but notfinding the success he wislicd, he went to Haitford in 1622, and tookthe editorial charge of the Connecticut Mirror; he was tiius occupieduntil about a year before his death, when marked by evident symptomsas a victim to the consumption, he returned to the paternal roof, where,sensible of his approaching dissolution, he embraced the Christian hope,and died September 26th, 1828, aged 32 years. The above is a representation ol the monument of Judge Bralnardand his son John G. C. Brainaid. Judge Brainards monument is con-36 282 NEW 1. O N I) O N . structed of granite, and is perhaps one of the best models for a monu-ment that could be devised, combining- sirnplieity with durability. It issituated in the new burying ground, wliicli is on elevated ground, de-scending towards the city, the central part of which is but a few rodsdistant. It commands a fine view of tlie harbor and the Biihop Stdbiiri/b Monnuitnt. The following is the inscription on IJishop Seaburys monument. Hiie lyeih llie boily of Samltj, !liiy, D. D. ;liop of ConiiuLlicut aiul RhodeIsland, who depuried Iroin iliis ir:ui-ii(Jiy scene, Filjriiaiy -Jaili, Anno Domini iV.)6, inthe (J8lh year of his agi, antl ihe IJih o( his Epi>copal consecration. InjjLnioiiN withoui piule, I-anicd u iihoiit poflanuy, good wiilioiit severity, he wasduly qualified to di>charge ihe ituiiesof liie Chii>iian and the Bishop. In the pulpithe enforced Religion ; in his conducl he exeinjililied it. The poor he as>isic(l withhis charily; the ignorant he blessed with his instruction. The triend of men, heeverdesigned their good; the enemy of vice, he ever opposed i
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