Wethersfield

Wethersfield is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. Many records from colonial times spell the name Weathersfield, while Native Americans called it Pyquag. The population was 26,271 at the 2000 census. Founded in 1634 by a group of Puritans led by John Oldham, Wethersfield is the second-oldest town in Connecticut after Windsor. Although Windsor was founded in 1633, it operated as a trading post and became a settlement slightly ... more

Wethersfield is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. Many records from colonial times spell the name Weathersfield, while Native Americans called it Pyquag. The population was 26,271 at the 2000 census. Founded in 1634 by a group of Puritans led by John Oldham, Wethersfield is the second-oldest town in Connecticut after Windsor. Although Windsor was founded in 1633, it operated as a trading post and became a settlement slightly after Wethersfield. Thus Wethersfield can claim the title of oldest settlement, while Windsor can claim the title of oldest town. There is much contention between the two towns regarding this matter. Along with Windsor and Hartford, Wethersfield is represented by one of the three grapevines on the Connecticut state flag signifying the state's three oldest settlements. Four witch trials and three executions for witchcraft occurred in the town in the 17th century. Mary Johnson was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1648, Joan and John... less