Tolland County CT

Tolland County CT was taken from Hartford and Windham counties in 1786. It is bounded North by Massachusetts, East by Windham, South by New London, and West by Hartford counties. Tolland County is situated in the south east part of the state, and contains 600 sq. ms. The surface is hilly; soil, fertile, adapted to grazing, and to some kinds of grain. Long Island sound bounds it on the south, on which are a number of excellent harbors. Watered by Thames river, formed by the junction of Shetucket and Yantic rivers, which afford excellent water power. Quinnebaug river is a principal branch of Shetucket river. Pawcatuck river bounds it on the south east, and Connecticut river on the south west. Capitals, Tolland and Norwich.

Biography of Hugh Cardinal Crawford

Hugh Cardinal Crawford, born in 1893 in Stafford, Connecticut, rose through various roles to become president, secretary, and manager of the Springfield Tool Company. His lineage traces back to John Crawford, an immigrant from Scotland. After education at Bay Path Business College, he worked in manufacturing, served as a Navy instructor during World War I, and later transitioned to Springfield Tool Company. Married in 1918, he and his wife Caroline had three children, and Crawford remained active in business and community affairs.

Biography of Lawrence F. Lyons

Lawrence F. Lyons, born on August 31, 1897, in Rockville, Connecticut, is a distinguished attorney from Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from St. Josephs High School and later earned his law degree from Catholic University in 1920. Joining a leading law firm, he established himself independently in 1924. A World War I veteran, he remained active in various civic organizations, including the Berkshire County Bar Association and the American Legion. Lyons’ promising legal career and community involvement mark him as a notable figure in Western Massachusetts.

Tolland County Connecticut Cemeteries

This page lists known online cemetery transcriptions, burial records, and gravestone images for Tolland County, Connecticut. Resources vary by cemetery and may include full surveys, partial records, mapping, or photographs. Links lead to external sites providing the available data.

Biographical Sketch of J. Dwight Chaffee

The Chaffee family has deep roots in Mansfield, Connecticut, with J. Dwight Chaffee’s grandfather, Frederick, established as a prosperous farmer. His father, Orwell S. Chaffee, transitioned from silk manufacturing in Northampton to becoming a prominent figure in Mansfield, serving in the state legislature. Born in 1847, J. Dwight mastered the family silk business, relocating it to Willimantic in 1872, where it flourished. A Republican politician, he served in the state legislature and as state senator, while also leading the Natchaug Silk Company. J. Dwight married Martha Armstrong, and they had three children.