I was a member of the Norwich Fire Department for more than 58 years, and I was the Chief of the Norwich Fire Department from 1901-1929. Who am I?
Howard L. Stanton was the Chief of the Norwich Fire Department from 1901-1929. He was the driving force behind building a new central station in 1904
I grew up in the East Great Plain neighborhood of Norwich and in 1908 was one of the first female doctors to serve in World War I. Who am I?
Dr. Ier J. Manwaring was one of the first female doctors to serve in World War I. For her service, she was awarded the French Legion of Honor award in 1919.
I was a teacher, a shop keeper, an inn keeper, and a widow. I operated a tavern on the Norwichtown Green in 1717. Who am I?
Sarah Knight operated a tavern on the Norwichtown Green for several years. She is also known for the journal that she kept while traveling from Boston to New York City in 1704-1705.
I was a noted silversmith on Bean Hill in the early 1800’s. My grandson became President of the United States. Who am I?
Deacon William Cleveland was a noted silversmith who lived on Bean Hill and was the grandfather of Grover Cleveland.
I was a leader of the Sons of Liberty and operated a tavern on Bean Hill. In 1765 I led a group of more than 1000 protesters of the Stamp Act. Who am I?
John Durkee was the leader of the Connecticut Sons of Liberty group who opposed the Stamp Act. He operated a tavern on Bean Hill and later laid out the town of Wilkes-Barré Pennsylvania.
I was a successful international merchant and statesman. My son was General Jedediah Huntington. George Washington spent the night in my home. Who am I?
Jabez Huntington owned a large number of sea-going vessels engaged in trade with the West Indies. One of his sons, General Jedediah Huntington, fought along side George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
I published and sold illustrated Bibles in the 1850’s. I was also a major developer of the Laurel Hill neighborhood. Who am I?
Henry Bill published and sold many illustrated books, including the Bible. He invested a large portion of his profits to develop the Laurel Hill neighborhood.
I was the son of John Fox Slater and I provided money to build the Slater Memorial Hall on the Norwich Free Academy in 1884. Who am I?
William A. Slater was educated in one of the first classes at the Norwich Free Academy. He donated money to build the Slater Memorial Hall in 1884.
I grew up on Jail Hill in the early 1800’s and was the first black student admitted to the Canterbury Female Boarding School. Who am I?
Sarah Harris Fayerweather was the first black student admitted to the Canterbury Female Boarding School.
I was one of Norwich’s leading Victorian-era philanthropists. My generous gifts established the Peck Library at the Norwich Free Academy in 1859. Who am I?
Harriet Peck Williams donated numerous gifts in support of cultural, religious and educational institutions. She donated funds for the Peck Library and also established the Williams Memorial Institute for Girls in New London.
