He was liberally educated as an officer in the army and militia, he served with great reputation. He was a member of the legislature, a good citizen, a kind husband, and an afffectionate father. He departed this life greatly lamented...in the 41st year of his age.
[At the close of the American Revolution, General Welles planted a grove of elms trees on what is now Cedar Street in Newington, CT. Known as The Independence Elms, they commemorated American victory in that conflict. In February 1992, The Independence Elms became the theme of Newington's first philatelic cover.]
[Source: "The descendants of Gov. Thomas Welles of Connecticut, and his wife, Alice Tomes; v. 02 pt. A". p521-522
Contributor: LINDA CUNHA (50896274)]
[At the close of the American Revolution, General Welles planted a grove of elms trees on what is now Cedar Street in Newington, CT. Known as The Independence Elms, they commemorated American victory in that conflict. In February 1992, The Independence Elms became the theme of Newington's first philatelic cover.]
[Source: "The descendants of Gov. Thomas Welles of Connecticut, and his wife, Alice Tomes; v. 02 pt. A". p521-522
Contributor: LINDA CUNHA (50896274)]
He was liberally educated as an officer in the army and militia, he served with great reputation. He was a member of the legislature, a good citizen, a kind husband, and an afffectionate father. He departed this life greatly lamented...in the 41st year of his age.
[At the close of the American Revolution, General Welles planted a grove of elms trees on what is now Cedar Street in Newington, CT. Known as The Independence Elms, they commemorated American victory in that conflict. In February 1992, The Independence Elms became the theme of Newington's first philatelic cover.]
[Source: "The descendants of Gov. Thomas Welles of Connecticut, and his wife, Alice Tomes; v. 02 pt. A". p521-522
Contributor: LINDA CUNHA (50896274)]
[At the close of the American Revolution, General Welles planted a grove of elms trees on what is now Cedar Street in Newington, CT. Known as The Independence Elms, they commemorated American victory in that conflict. In February 1992, The Independence Elms became the theme of Newington's first philatelic cover.]
[Source: "The descendants of Gov. Thomas Welles of Connecticut, and his wife, Alice Tomes; v. 02 pt. A". p521-522
Contributor: LINDA CUNHA (50896274)]
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