Downtown in New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Pelatiah Perit

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010

1. Pelatiah Perit Marker

Inscription. Pelatiah Perit
Died in New Haven
March 8, 1864,
Aged 78 Years. He was born in Norwich, Conn. and educated at Yale College. For more than fifty years a merchant in New York, in which city he was for ten years president of the Chanber of Commerce. Active in works of benevolence, especially in behalf of seamen, his Christian character adorned his commercial life, his many public trusts illustrated his private worth.
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Maria Coit, His Wife Born in Norwich, Conn. June 13, 1793 Died in New Haven March 31, 1885

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1907.

Location. 41° 18.873′ N, 72° 55.684′ W. Marker is in New Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Grove Street and High Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Grove Street Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Grove Street, New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Gamble Kirkwood (a few steps from this marker); Noah Lane Farnham (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); Ithiel Town

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Othniel Charles Marsh (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Eli Smith (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eli Smith (about 300 feet away); Edward Robinson Smith (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010

2. Pelatiah Perit Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 22, 2010

3. Pelatiah Perit Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.