History
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Founded in 1639 when Rev. Peter Prudden led a group of his followers ten miles west from New Haven to settle at the mouth of the Wepawaug River. The first General Court was held on 20 Nov. 1639 and forty-four church members were named as the original “free planters.” The original purchase of land from the Indians included the present towns of Milford, Orange and parts of Woodbridge. The Milford plantation was independent until 27 Oct. 1643 when it voluntarily united with the New Haven Colony. Town vital records begin 1640. Barbour collection records cover 1640-1850.
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| Name: | King's Highway Cemetery | | Location: | 35 Gulf St., Milford, CT |
| | Name: | Milford Center Cemetery | | Location: | center of town | | |
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| Name: | Richard Platt, Jr. | | Contact Data: | 132 Platt Lane
Milford, CT 96461 | | |
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