Thomas Fitch
English settler in Connecticut 1612-1704
About Thomas Fitch
Lived 1612 – 1704 (aged 91). Thomas Fitch was an American.
Thomas Fitch, Jr. (October 14, 1612 – April 14, 1704) was a founding settler of Norwalk, Connecticut. He served as a deputy of the General Assembly of the Connecticut Colony representing Norwalk in the May 1673 session.
He was born October 14, 1612, in Bocking, Essex, England, the son of Thomas Fitch and Anna Reeve.
He emigrated from England in 1638 with his brother James. In Norwalk, he had the largest land holdings of any settler.
He served as town clerk of Norwalk from 1654 to 1658, from 1674 to 1677, from 1680 to 1682, and from 1686 to 1687.
He is listed on the Founders Stone bearing the names of the founding settlers of Norwalk in the East Norwalk Historical Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Fitch?
English settler in Connecticut 1612-1704
When was Thomas Fitch born?
Thomas Fitch was born on 14 October 1612 in Braintree.
When did Thomas Fitch die?
Thomas Fitch died on 14 April 1704 in Norwalk.
What nationality was Thomas Fitch?
Thomas Fitch was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Fitch (settler)
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