I
have posted only two things since last fall. That's because I've been busy
doing research on three historic houses I lived in from 1974 to 1986.
I
was asked to write the stories and memories of when I lived in each of these
houses...and I did. Then I realized it was a piece of trash! My stories were
full of I think, I was told, and I assume. Since my intention was
to give these stories to the East Windsor (CT) Historical Society I had to have
facts.
And
so it started.
I
needed to know for sure when each house was built, confirm the builder and
anything else of historical significance I could dig up. One house was built in
1835; another in 1672; and the third was built in the early to mid-1800s.
My
search started at the Town Clerk's office; then across the hall to the
Assessor's office. From there I scoured old tax records at the Historical
Society as well as old books and the oral histories others had written. My
search also led me to the folks at the Windsor (CT) Historical Society. All
along the way, everyone who aided me in my search was so gracious and helpful.
It didn't matter that I had never done anything like this before; everyone just
wanted to help.
This
project kept me occupied from October 2015 to February 2016. It's finished and
the East Windsor Historical Society has their copy. I thoroughly enjoyed this
challenge.
Now
that the weather is getting better, and getting better earlier than usual, I'm
itching to get out into my gardens and back out on the bike paths.
I
expect you'll be reading my musings on a more regular basis. Until next time...
