The Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Settlement of the Town of New Milford, Conn. June 17th, 1907address Delivered by Daniel Davenport, of Bridgeport, Conn.

A historical account written during the early 20th century. This publication commemorates the bicentennial of the town’s establishment, reflecting on the early settlers' challenges and triumphs in a harsh and untamed wilderness. The book focuses on the settlement of New Milford, Connecticut, framed within the wider historical and political context of the time. In his address, Daniel Davenport provides a detailed narrative of the founding of New Milford, discussing the motivations behind the settlement and the difficulties settlers faced, including the threat of Native American attacks and the hardships of frontier living. He captures the spirit of the early settlers who, spurred by the allure of new opportunities and the pressing need for land, ventured into a formidable wilderness. Davenport also details their social structures, religious beliefs, agricultural practices, and the legal challenges they encountered in securing their land. Through personal anecdotes and historical references, the address offers a vivid portrait of life in early 18th-century New England, emphasizing the resilience, community spirit, and moral character of the settlers.