ILLUSTRATIONS

Monument erected by the citizens of Hartford, Connecticut; in memory of the Founders of the Commonwealth of Connecticut, 1836

Frontispiece

Inscription on monument of John Risley of Risley

Arms

Arms of Culchit

Chetwood Risley Chapel

Church at Tilton and Warfield, England; where Hooker

First Church of East Hartford, Connecticut; as it ap

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peared in 1904 Plan of Seats in East Hartford Church; organized in

1710

First Church of Hartford, Connecticut, established by

Rev. Thomas Hooker in 1633 Map of Hartford, Connecticut, in 1640

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PREFACE

It is not claimed that the record contained in this work is

complete.

We have aimed to continue at least one line of descent from each of the 3rd generation from Richard Risley (1.)

We do not wish to be held responsible for the accuracy of names, dates of births, marriages and deaths. It has been our endeavor to collect and tabulate accurately, so far as we could learn, the dates contained in this work.

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Those in the family who have erroneously spelled the name Wrisley," we have corrected by using the original spelling Risley." The erroneous spelling of this name began with one of Samuel Risley's sons, while the father and remaining sons spelled the name Risley" as originally used.

Those wishing to connect themselves with the family lines should correspond with Mrs. Alfred C. Clapp, East Windsor Hill, Conn., as she is corresponding secretary of the Association of "The Descendants of Richard Risley, (Inc.)"

We wish to recognize the able assistance given by Mr. Albert E. Risley, Hartford, Conn.; Mrs. Zada Risley Smith, Hamilton, N. Y.; Mrs. Edwin H. Risley and Mrs. Everett E. Risley. UTICA, N. Y., 1908. EDWIN H. RISLEY.