Edward Wooster
Encyclopedia
Edward Wooster was an English
early pioneer
of Colonial America
, and "the first permanent settler in Derby
", Connecticut.
In 1642, Wooster enters the record as one of the first colonists of Milford, Connecticut
. In 1651, he received permission to settle an area known as "Paugusset". In 1669, he was appointed constable
of Paugusset.
Edward Wooster died on July 8, 1689. Wooster's tombstone in Derby states:
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
early pioneer
Settler
A settler is a person who has migrated to an area and established permanent residence there, often to colonize the area. Settlers are generally people who take up residence on land and cultivate it, as opposed to nomads...
of Colonial America
Colonial America
The colonial history of the United States covers the history from the start of European settlement and especially the history of the thirteen colonies of Britain until they declared independence in 1776. In the late 16th century, England, France, Spain and the Netherlands launched major...
, and "the first permanent settler in Derby
Derby, Connecticut
Derby is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 12,391 at the 2000 census. With of land area, Derby is Connecticut's smallest municipality.The city has a Metro-North railroad station called Derby – Shelton.-History:...
", Connecticut.
In 1642, Wooster enters the record as one of the first colonists of Milford, Connecticut
Milford, Connecticut
Milford is a coastal city in southwestern New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, located between Bridgeport and New Haven. The population was 52,759 at the 2010 census...
. In 1651, he received permission to settle an area known as "Paugusset". In 1669, he was appointed constable
Constable
A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions.-Etymology:...
of Paugusset.
Edward Wooster died on July 8, 1689. Wooster's tombstone in Derby states:
- In memory of Edward Wooster 1622–1689
- The first permanent settler in Derby — 1651 —
- "The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them
- and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose"