Jonathan Root House
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The Jonathan Root House was the residence of Jonathan Root, one of the early settlers of Southington, Connecticut
. The town was first settled in the late 17th century. The area was first known as Panthorne then became known as South Farmington and finally, as Southington. The area was formally incorporated as a town in 1779. At the very first town meeting, held November 11, 1779, the residents chose Root as one of the five first selectmen. At that same meeting, Root, along with Josiah Cowles, were appointed to a committee to "provide for the families of officers and soldiers in the field."
In 1774, Root was appointed to a committee to deliver provisions to Boston, in response to the British blockade of Boston harbor.
The Root House was a dwelling, but it also served as a tavern.
Southington, Connecticut
Southington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of Connecticut's 1st congressional district. It is situated about 20 miles southwest of Hartford, about 80 miles northeast of New York City, 105 miles southwest of Boston and 77 miles west of Providence...
. The town was first settled in the late 17th century. The area was first known as Panthorne then became known as South Farmington and finally, as Southington. The area was formally incorporated as a town in 1779. At the very first town meeting, held November 11, 1779, the residents chose Root as one of the five first selectmen. At that same meeting, Root, along with Josiah Cowles, were appointed to a committee to "provide for the families of officers and soldiers in the field."
In 1774, Root was appointed to a committee to deliver provisions to Boston, in response to the British blockade of Boston harbor.
The Root House was a dwelling, but it also served as a tavern.