West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

George

— Witness Stone —

Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 12, 2025

1. George Witness Stone

Inscription. Born circa 1730
Baptized 1758
Farmer
Enslaved here
by Timothy Goodman

Erected 2018 by Witness Stones Project. (Marker Number CT5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.

Location. 41° 45.868′ N, 72° 44.52′ W. Marker is in West Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is on North Main Street north of Loomis Drive, on the right when traveling north. The marker lies in Old Center Burying Yard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 N Main St, West Hartford CT 06107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley,

in Greater Hartford,

and in the Knowledge Corridor.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hercules (here, next to this marker); Simone (here, next to this marker); Jude (here, next to this marker); Frank (here, next to this marker); Chloe Halsey (here, next to this marker); Ben (here, next to this marker); Caesar (here, next to this marker); Ransom Halsey (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Hartford.

Also see . . . Witness Stones Project West Hartford Installation Ceremony September 26, 2018.

In the spring of 2018, 42 students at Conard High School addressed the compelling question “Why bear witness to slavery in West Hartford?” by researching two men: George, owned by Timothy Goodman, and Jude, owned by Stephen Sedgwick, Sr. and Stephen Sedgwick, Jr. Students learned about the broader context of 18th century Connecticut slavery and what is known about Bristow, the man who now has a school named after him in our town.

(Submitted on January 3, 2026.)

Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 12, 2025

2. George Witness Stone

(top row, far left section, second of two)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 68 times since then. Last updated on January 24, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.