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| 1765 births | |
| hotchkiss, herman | |
| 1836 deaths | |
| new haven, connecticut | |
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Records {Link without Title} from North Congregational Church in New Haven, Connecticut list a marriage between Herman Hotchkiss and Elizabeth Ford on 28 July 1793 . In 1806 he built a two-story dwelling (the first permanent house in the community), barn and horsesheds in Fair Haven. Recognizing commercial potential, Hotchkiss and his business partner James Barnes purchased land from Nathaniel Granniss in 1811 at both sides of the planned Dragon Bridge . Hotchkiss and Barnes constructed wharves, a mercantile store, a tavern, and hotel. He continued buying land in the area up to his death. Hotchkiss was buried at Fair Haven Union Cemetery . |
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