Historical Essays

From the book – History of Derby, Connecticut 1642-1880Published in 1880 by Rev. Samuel Orcutt & Dr. Ambrose Beardsley * Asterisks indicate insertions made by the Derby Historical Society After Birmingham…

by William Adams Hunter 1826 – William Adams immigrates to New York City 1829 – William Adams opens handloom in attic at West 4th Street 1832 – Formal business is…