Description: The Montowese section of North Haven received its name from a Sachem Indian Chief who, in a treaty with the New Haven settlers on December 11, 1683, reserved for himself and a dozen or more of his Indian followers that particular portion of land northeast of New Haven. It was part of a royal grant issued by James I of England in 1620 and confirmed by the grant of Charles II on April 22, 1622. Three New Haven families finalized the treaty of the New Haven settlers with the Sachem Indians in 1670: Barnes, Brockett, and Jacobs. The growth of the Montowese section of North Haven was slow at first. Farming was the chief occupation of its people. A good combination of geographical attributes aided and assured the oncoming settlers of a good means earning a livelihood for their families. The flat fertile soil along a river's edge and the gently rolling hills enticed the crop and dairy farmers to extensive acreage. Clay beds beneath the salt marshes spurred the growth of the red brick-making industry to be rivaled as the principal industry only by growth of Cedar Hill Railroad Classification Yards. All of these guaranteed the continuing growth of the village.
Price: 8.99 USD
Location: Hamburg, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-20T19:19:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Brown
Decade: 1890s
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Material: Brick
Features: Salvage
Maker: Montowese Brick Company
