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 . sant and unusual circumstance is said to have taken place in Newington, many years since. Mr. A of this place, who was a very religious and conscientious man, marriedfor a wife one of the most ill natured and troublesome women whichcould be found in the vicinity. This occasioned universal surprisewherever he was known, and one of his neighbors ventured t
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 . sant and unusual circumstance is said to have taken place in Newington, many years since. Mr. A of this place, who was a very religious and conscientious man, marriedfor a wife one of the most ill natured and troublesome women whichcould be found in the vicinity. This occasioned universal surprisewherever he was known, and one of his neighbors ventured to ask himthe reasons which governed his choice. Mr. A replied, that hav-ing had but little or no trouble in the world, he was fearful of becomingtoo much attached to things of time and sense. And he thought by expe-riencing some afflictions, he should become more weaned from the world,and that he married such a woman as he thought would accomplish theobject. The best part of the story is, that the wife, hearing of the rea-sons why he married her, was much offended, and out of revenge, be-came one of the most pleasant and dutiful wives in the town, declaringthat she was not going to be made a pack horse, to carry her husbandto heaven. I. Webb House, in Wethers field. The above is a view of the Webb House, formerly so called. Itis now occupied by Martin Welles, Esq. It is situated a few rods southof the Conoregalional church, in the central part of the village of Weth-ersfield, and is distinguished as the house where Gen. Washington madehis quarters while in Wethersfield, during the council of general oflicersof the American and French armies. Within its walls, it is believedthat the plan was matured, which resulted in the capture of Cornwallisat Yorktovvn, and the establishment of American independence. The following account of the bloody tragedy of the murder of theBeadle family in this town, is annexed to a sermon preached by the WETHERSFIELD. 117 Rev. Jobn Marsh in Wethersfie
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