Samuel Hales facts for kids
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Samuel Hale
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| Deputy of the General Court of the Colony of Connecticut from Norwalk |
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| In office 1656–1658 |
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| Preceded by | Matthew Canfield |
| Succeeded by | Richard Olmsted |
| In office 1660–1661 |
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| Preceded by | Matthew Canfield |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Canfield |
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| Born | July 1, 1615 Hertford, England |
| Died | November 9, 1693 (aged 78) Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony |
| Resting place | Green Cemetery, Glastonbury, Connecticut |
| Spouse | Mary Smith |
| Children | Samuel, Thomas, Dorothy |
| Residences | Hartford, Connecticut Colony Norwalk, Connecticut Colony Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | Pequot War |
Samuel Hale (July 1, 1615 – November 9, 1693) was an important early settler in Connecticut. He helped found the towns of Hartford and Norwalk. He also served in the government of the Connecticut Colony.
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Early Life and Family
Samuel Hale was born on July 1, 1615, in Watton-on-Stone, Hertford, England. His parents were John Hale and Martha MNU. He likely traveled to America with his brother, Thomas Hale, and his sister, Martha.
His sister Martha married Paul Peck Sr. before 1638. Paul Peck Sr. was also one of the first people to settle Hartford. A record from the medical journal of Governor John Winthrop, who was also a doctor, helps confirm that Samuel, Thomas, and Martha were siblings.
Moving to Connecticut
Samuel Hale was living in Hartford by 1639. He was one of the very first people to settle there.
Serving the Community
In 1647, Samuel Hale became a selectman in Wethersfield. A selectman was a person chosen to manage local government affairs in a town.
He also fought in the Pequot War. This was a conflict between the English colonists and the Pequot Native American tribe. Samuel Hale and his brother Thomas both served in this war. For his service, Samuel received a piece of land called "Soldiers' Field."
Settling Norwalk
Before 1655, Samuel Hale moved to Norwalk with his brother Thomas. They were among the first people to establish this new town.
Government Service
Samuel Hale was chosen to be a deputy in the General Court of the Connecticut Colony. This was like being a representative in today's government. He represented the town of Norwalk in 1656, 1657, 1658, and 1660.
In 1660, he moved back to Wethersfield.
Legacy
Samuel Hale is remembered as a founder of two important Connecticut towns. His name is listed on the Founders Stone in the Ancient Burying Ground in Hartford. This stone honors the first people who settled Hartford.
He is also listed on the Founders Stone in the East Norwalk Historical Cemetery in Norwalk. This stone honors the first people who settled Norwalk.
