Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
George Wyllys
Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011
1. George Wyllys Marker
[ south side ]
Born 1590 in Fenny Compton Co Warwick England
Came to Hartford 1638
Deputy Governor of Connecticut 1641
And Governor 1642. Died March 9, 1645
Bridget Young his wife died at Fenny Compton
March 1629 and is there buried
Mary Smith his second wife died in Hartford
[ north side ]
Member of Governor's Council thirty-six years. Ruth Haynes his wife
Hezekian Wyllys born April 3, 1673. Died Dec. 24, 1741. Secretary of the
Colony 1712 – 1734. Elizabeth Hobart, his wife died Sept. 1762.
George Wyllys, born Oct. 6, 1710. Died April 24, 1796. Mary Woodbridge,
His wife born 1716. Died Nov. 11, 1774
General Samuel Wyllys. Baptized Jan. 7, 1739. Died June 9, 1823. Secretary
Of State 1796 – 1809. Ruth Belden Stoughton, his wife born ___ Died Sept. 2, 1807
Colonel Hezekiah Wyllys. Born 1747. Died March 29, 1827.
Amelia Dyer Trumbull, his wife died Jan. 15, 1818
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1645.
Location. 41° 45.886′
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Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Capt. Pownal Deming (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Hooker (a few steps from this marker); First Company Governor's Foot Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the First Settlers of Hartford (within shouting distance of this marker); John Haynes (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred to the Memory (within shouting distance of this marker); This Approach (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Samuel Stone (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.
Also see . . . George Wyllys on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 26, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011
2. George Wyllys Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 19, 2011
3. George Wyllys Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,225 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
