Container List Record
Metadata
Object ID number |
2013.04.206 |
Container |
Box 7 |
Description |
Note card (4"H x^"W) typed on both sides with the following notes. Until 1962, the oldest store in continuous operation. currently the oldest post office in continuous operation. Built before 1727 and Nathan Day operated store on property. Aaron Bissell first postmaster 1810 Dec 31. East Windsor (established as Scantic Village crossed out) 1810 Dec 31 with Edgar Bissell as first postmaster. Discontinued 1842 May 23. East Windsor Hill established 1837 Mar 9 with Joshua Risley as first postmaster. Name changed to East Windsor or 1842 May 23 and to East Windsor Hill 1846 Apr 7. 1678 East Windsor and 1845 South Windsor. Three generations of same family have been postmasters. Seven postmasters have been related to Helen Pelton. |