Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc., relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . ial gifts was crovvnd, His life his masters doctrine did adorn, And waits his last reword till the auspicious morn. SUFFIELD This town was originally under the jurisdiction of the colony ofMassachusetts. It was purchased of two sachems by Mr. Pyncheon,and some others, for about one hundred dollars. In 1670, a grant ofSuffield was made to Maj. John Pynche
Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc., relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . ial gifts was crovvnd, His life his masters doctrine did adorn, And waits his last reword till the auspicious morn. SUFFIELD This town was originally under the jurisdiction of the colony ofMassachusetts. It was purchased of two sachems by Mr. Pyncheon,and some others, for about one hundred dollars. In 1670, a grant ofSuffield was made to Maj. John Pyncheon and his associates, by thegeneral court of Massachusetts, as a committee to lay it out and plant atownship. It was settled about this period, and incorporated with townprivileges. It continued subject to the jurisdiction of Massachusetts,till the year 1752, being then annexed to Connecticut. Suffield is bounded n. by Massachusetts, e. by Connecticut river,separating it from Enfield, w. by Granby and the Southwick ponds inMassachusetts, and s. by Windsor and Granby. The township, whichis somewhat irregular in its form, averages about eight miles in lengthfrom east to west, and five in breadth. This town, though somewhat 108 Connecticut Literary Institution, at SvMeld. diversified in its surface and soil, is considered by many to be one ofthe best townships of land in the State : the eastern section, borderingupon Connecticut river, has a gradual rise for about two miles to thepublic road, which runs nearly in a parallel direction with the is a fine tract, the soil being a strong and deep loam. There is noalluvial upon the border of the river, and the bank is generally eleva-ted and bold. The town is divided into two parishes, Suffield andWest Suffield. There are four houses of worship in the town, two forBaptists and two for Congregationalists. The population of Sufiieldhas not varied much for the last forty years. In 1800, the number ofinhabitants was 2
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