Judson Canfield papers


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Accession #:
1985-24-0
Category:
Collections of Papers
Creator:
Judson Canfield
Date:
between 1760 and 1856
Collection:
Judson Canfield papers
Held at:
Helga J. Ingraham Memorial Library, Litchfield Historical Society
Associated Place:
New Milford, Connecticut; Litchfield, Connecticut; Canfield, Ohio; New York, New York
Size:
0.21 linear feet
Description:
The papers of Judson Canfield (1759-1840), consisting primarily of legal documents, including agreements, deeds, executions, receipts, statements, and correspondence. The papers also include a small collection of correspondence and writings relating to Walter Ferriss, whose daughter married Canfield's son. Judson Canfield was born in New Milford, Connecticut, January 23, 1759. He was a son of Col. Samuel Canfield (1725-1799), an officer in the Revolutionary army and a member of the Connecticut state legislature, and Elizabeth Judson. Judson Canfield was educated at Yale College, graduating in 1782. His uncle, John Canfield, the first lawyer in Sharon, Conn., died in 1786, and Judson then moved to Sharon and established a successful law practice. Many of his clients conducted business or resided ...
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