 | 1876 - 446 pages
...they founded the present city of Hartford ; here he took an active part in the affairs of the town, was a member of the General Court for many years, and was styled " THE WORSHIPFUL Мк. JOHN TALCOTT ;" he was one of the committee appointed May 1, 1637, to take into consideration... | |
 | 1885 - 1038 pages
...sixteen years, a longer term than any other person has held the same position. A leader and councilor in the affairs of the town, he was a member of the New Hampshire house of representatives in 1842 and 1844, an^ of the constitutional convention in 1876.... | |
 | Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution - 1901 - 576 pages
...and in the following year began teaching school. In 1664 he was appointed attorney for the Colony. He was a member of the General Court for many years and a prominent and influential man. In 1661 he bought land on the east side of the Connecticut River,... | |
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... the worshipful Mr. John Talcott." He was one of the committee appointed May 1, 1637, to take into consideration the propriety of a war with the Pequot Indians, and upon whose recommendation a war was accordingly declared. He was one of the chief magistrates... 