He used the "Underground Railroad" system to lead more than 600 fugitive slaves to their freedom.
Rev. James Fitch was a Puritan.
He was the Sachem of the Mohegan tribe.
Frances Manwaring Caulkins was a well-known writer and genealogist. She authored ”History of Norwich, Connecticut: From Its Possession From the Indians, to the Year 1866”.
Priscilla Mason, John Mason's daughter, married Rev. James Fitch after his 1st wife died. They had 8 children.
Owaneco and Attawanhood, who signed the deed, were Uncas' sons. Owaneco was also the name of Uncas' father.
Joseph Otis founded the first Otis Library on the corner of Church & Union St. Across the street from present-day Norwich City Hall.
He was Norwich’s Mayor for 4 years, Governor of Connecticut for 8 years, and U.S. Senator for 6 years.
Samuel Huntington opened a law practice when he moved to Norwich. However, before becoming lawyer he was a cooper's apprentice for several years in Windham.