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History of the Town of Cornwall Connecticut

Foreign Mission School, Cornwall, Connecticut

The History of the Town of Cornwall Connecticut is a comprehensive account of the town’s evolution from colonial organization in 1731 to its involvement in national events like the Civil War. They include detailed geographical descriptions, ecclesiastical histories of local churches, and biographical sketches of families such as the Sedgwicks and Golds. The records also reflect social life, farming, early fashion, and the noteworthy Foreign Mission School.

Biography of Hon. Harrison Clothier

Hon. Harrison Clothier, born on July 9, 1840, in Corinth, New York, emigrated to Wisconsin in 1868 and later moved to Minnesota, where he farmed and taught. He entered merchandising in 1872 and eventually settled in Oregon, founding Mt. Vernon in 1877 with partner Edward G. English. A Democrat, Clothier served as auditor and probate judge of Whatcom County, showcasing his popularity by winning nearly all votes in his precinct during elections. He also owns a significant timber tract in Skagit County.