1770-1785? Norwich Iron Works
According to Source 1 :
"The Norwich Iron Works was located in Yantic Flats, the area between Bean Hill and the Central Vermont Railroad. The Yantic River Inn now occupies its former location. The foundry cast anchors and cannons for the Connecticut Navy."
Refer to Captain Elijah Backus -
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Acknowledgements
Norwich Arms Gazette, (2003), Volume 1 Issue 4
1770's William Lax
According to Source 1 :
Made cannon carriages. His shop was located on the Norwwichtown Green
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Norwich Arms Gazette, (2003), Volume 1 Issue 4