[7] A native and former resident of New Milford, who now resides in Hartford, Connecticut.
[8] Mr. Canfield viewed the various ceremonies of the Bi-Centennial Celebration from the veranda of his residence on the east side of “The Green.” He received scores of visitors there with little apparent fatigue.—Editor.
[9] The writer of this article has endeavored to be accurate in his statements. He has sought information from various sources; from the town records, from files of newspapers of the town, from personal recollections, and from the “History of New Milford,” by Rev. Samuel Orcutt, 1882.
[10] The Second Congregational Church was established in Bridgewater Society which became the town of Bridgewater in 1856.
[11] Deceased.
[12] Deceased.
[13] Deceased.
[14] Deceased.
[15] The President and Secretary of the General Committee were ex officio members of all committees.
[16] Presented by Charles P. Bentley of Booth, Bentley & Co.