Old Lyme in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Margaret Crosley Lewia
1766-1845
| | Witness Stone | |
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 18, 2025
1. Margaret Crosley Lewia Witness Stone
Born enslaved in
Black Hall
by Matthew Griswold
Emancipated 1798
Gravestone Duck River Cemetery
Erected 2022 by Witness Stones Project. (Marker Number CT110.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 41° 18.769′ N, 72° 19.896′ W. Marker is in Old Lyme in Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Lyme Street and Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south on Lyme Street. Located in front of the First Congregational Church Old Lyme. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme CT 06371, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore, and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Basil (here, next to this marker); Cato (here, next to this marker); Lewis Lewia (here, next to this marker); Humphrey (a few steps from this marker); Caesar (a few steps from this marker); Votes For Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Howard (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Lyme.
Also see . . .
1. Margaret Crosley Lewia (Witness Stones Old Lyme).
Margaret Crosley, also called Peggy, was born enslaved in 1766 in the section of Lyme called Black Hall. The youngest child of African-descended York and Native American Eunice Crosley, both enslaved servants of Matthew Griswold, Peggy servant-girl to Matthew Griswold was baptized in 1767 by Rev. Steven Johnson.(Submitted on August 3, 2025.)
2. Matthew Griswold (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 3, 2025.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 18, 2025
2. Margaret Crosley Lewia Witness Stone
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
