Northrop Genealogy - A branch of Connecticut Northrops 1619 to present

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	ADA073 A Branch of Connecticut Northrops 1619 to Present
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	Northrops Family Tree Before the founder England Joseph Northrup *1619(1639)-1669* Milford Joseph Northrup 1649 Milford ~ ???1700 James Northrop 1693 Milford ~ 1747 James Northrop 1719 Ridgefield ~ 1784 Amos Northrop *1778? Milford 1855 Warren* Alvin Northrop *1803 Ridgefield, Kent, Milford, Salem ~1875 or 86* George Elmore Northrop *1844 Cornwall~1906 Southport* George Ives Northrop *1871 Southport ~ 1923 Southport* Alvin Jennings Northrop *1905 Southport/Norwalk ~ 1980 Fairfield* Hannigan Ives Jennings Keeler Webster (offsite) This is a work in process and there are still other possible fathers for Amos. Other Amos Father Possibilities	Tales of Adventure, Hardship, Survival, Exploration, Entrepreneurs, Inventors, Builders, Designers and *Romance! At certain times and locations, the name Northrop was more common in Connecticut than Smith or Jones. The name is sometimes Northrup or Northop, but regardless of the spelling, the majority of Northrops in Connecticut (and probably those throughout the US and Canada) are descended from Joseph Northrup of Milford Connecticut. Thanks, Joseph!* After remaining in Milford colony for a generation or two, the Northrops spread out -- most to Newtown, Connecticut and surrounding towns, some to Dutchess County, New York; some to Ridgefield/Danbury, Connecticut area. After some time, many sought their fortunes moving west and across the country. While some facts can be documented, the reasons for their moves are speculation. Father in England NORTHRUP, Joseph, of YKS b: ~1603 _, DBY, ENG d: 1690 England Age ~ 87 Joseph1 Northrup Founder to America July 26, 1637 from Wilkersfeld, Yorkshire, or Bradford, West Riding, Yorkshire, England landed at Boston, July 26, 1637 sailed down the coast from Boston, in search of a good harbor which they found in New Haven. They remained at New Haven about a year. In 1689, members from both companies formed the settlement of Milford, Conn. (Others went to Guilford or stayed in New Haven) Profession There is no documentation of a specific trade for Joseph. Undoubtedly he was a farmer. The early settlers did a little bit of everything to maintain their families. Certain tasks for the colony were shared -- building fences, standing guard, constructing common buildings. WHY seeking refuge in a country where they might have freedom of conscience and worship. but perhaps he also expected greater bounty in Connecticut. Joseph died 1669 in Milford Age ~ 50 Joseph2 apparently first born July 17, 1649 d 1700 in Milford age ~ 51 profession ? Appears to have remained in Milford throughout his life James3 born 1693 in Miford Died after 1747 in Milford Age ~ 54 Profession? Appears to have remained in Milford throughout his life James4 born 1719 in Ridgefield died-distribution of estate 1784 Age ~ 65 profession in ridgefield to at least 1759 (childrens births recorded) Amos5 born Milford 1778? Died 1855 Warren? Age ~ Profession Shoemaker? Alvin6 Northrop born ~ 1803 died Westport, CT 1875 or 86 Age ~ 72 or 83 Profession Shoemaker/farmer George Elmore Northrop born 1844 Died Southport, CT 1906 Age ~ 62 profession Carpenter/Builder/Merchant George Ives Northrop born Southport, CT 1871 Died Southport, CT 1923 Age ~ 52 profession Alvin Jennings Northrop born Southport, CT 1905 Died Fairfield, CT 1980 Age ~ 75 Profession Engineer		Of Interest The NorthropName The Northrop Name - Across the Atlantic Some Maps Religious Professions General Connecticut Timeline Town Histories and Information About early Land Patents Abolition / Underground Railway and Women's Rights Witches in Connecticut Escape to New Jersey Northrop Distribution Other Northrops of Note The good, the bad, the ugly Northrop Aircraft Cherokee Connection Northup Autos Arbor Day Northrop Clockmakers? Famous Northrops check Sarah older sister of Jay Gould married George W. Northrop The Life and Legend of Jay Gould By Maury Klein Elijah square Rule Isaac the Planner ~~ Turnpikes, Canals, Athens & Esperanza *The Landholders* *Northrops Expanding Through New York*

	Did you know - There are 3,967 people in the U.S. with the last name Northrop. Statistically the 8512th most popular last name.	There are 4,272 people in the U.S. with the last name Northrup. Statistically the 8013th most popular last name. from http://www.howmanyofme.com/search/	There are fewer than 1,526 people in the U.S. with the first name Northrop. The estimate for this name is not absolute. There are fewer than 1,526 people in the U.S. with the first name Northrup. The estimate for this name is not absolute.	Other sources to check not online Founders of Early American Families
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This home on Pequot Avenue, Southport, Connecticut is a recently restored example of the Northrop Brothers fine carpentry and building in the Southport-Greeens Farms area.

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