Salisbury Connecticut

Online Connecticut Newspapers by Town

Winchester Star

Connecticut has a rich newspaper history, with over 2,000 distinct publications since 1755, beginning with the Connecticut Gazette. While they serve genealogists through vital announcements, newspapers also document local events, legal matters, and business updates. A comprehensive list of 258 historical and current newspapers is available online, organized by town and publication date. Some papers, like the Norwich Bulletin, are especially valuable for family history research. For towns without digitized newspapers, exploring nearby options is advised.

Hardships of the Early Natchez Emigrants

History of Alabama and incidentally of Georgia and Mississippi, from the earliest period

The Natchez region attracted many emigrants from across the Atlantic plantations, enduring severe hardships and perils during their journey. Major General Phineas Lyman, a veteran of the Canadian war, sought to establish a colony on the Mississippi but faced rejection in England. After years of struggle, he and fellow emigrants reached Natchez, only to encounter further tragedy. Among them, Captain Matthew Phelps experienced profound loss, burying family members along the treacherous journey, yet he ultimately persevered, sharing his harrowing experiences with future generations.

Biographical Sketch of John Whittlesey Walton

John Whittlesey Walton was born on January 15, 1845, in Salisbury, Connecticut. After moving to Tallmadge, Ohio, he pursued his education at local schools and Eastmans Business College. Walton married L. A. Lyman in 1869 and had three children. He began his career in retail and later co-founded Upson Walton, a vessel supply company with global reach. Active in various societies and charitable organizations, Walton contributed to the study of sociology and maintained a notable private library focused on history and French literature.