983. William
Allen Churchill was born on May 10 1810 in Newington, CT. He died on May
28 1874 in New Britain, CT.
NOTE:He had a common school education, and then became apprentice to William
B. North, who was the first Goldsmith and jeweler in New Britain. He afterwards
built up a great business in the same line, and this, owing to his genius and
fine taste, became one of the finest houses in the country. Elihu Burritt, in
his memorial address, said of him; "He founded here in New Britain a normal
school of aesthetic culture for beautifying homes with the best artistry of
nature." He was of great influence in the community, setting a good example
by his beautiful house and grounds, and by his wise citizenship and generous
spirit. He devoted himself to the public welfare in many ways, the Centre Church
at New Britain being a lasting monument to his loyal service.
He was married
to Eliza Jane Francis on Sep 14 1835 in New Britain, CT.
Eliza Jane Francis died on Jan 23 1837. William Allen Churchill and Eliza Jane
Francis had the following children:
+1252 i. Eliza
Jane Churchill.
He was married
to Sarah Wells Blinn on Dec 4 1838 in Wethersfield, CT. William Allen Churchill
and Sarah Wells Blinn had the following children:
+1253 i. Sarah
Augusta Churchill.
+1254 ii. Julia
Isabella Churchill.
1255 iii. William Walcott Churchill
was born on Sep 22 1845 in New Britain, CT.
+1256 iv. Frederick
Hosea Churchill.
1257 v. Annie Florence Churchill
was born on Feb 4 1853 in New Britain, CT. She died on Mar 14 1858 in New Britain,
CT.
