Burning of Danbury
April 26, 2007 is the 230th anniversary of the burning of Danbury during the American Revolution. Danbury was attacked by a British army commanded by Lord Tryon because it was a vital military supply center. American troops gathered quickly to attack the British forces. The British, in a hurry to leave Danbury, burned the provisions & supplies and also homes & businesses. Sadly along with these losses land records & vital statistics records were burned as well.
For more about this incident look at Bailey's History of Danbury in print and also online through our Genealogy database HeritageQuest