This book is a history of the town of Fairfield, Connecticut, from its founding in the 17th century to the early 20th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including the town's early settlers, its role in the American Revolution, and its cultural and social life in the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Connecticut history or the history of American towns. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.