The Alexander Catlin House, built in 1778, is located at 258 North Street in Litchfield, where the street splits into Goshen Road and Norfolk Road. The colonial home features a gambrel roof and widow’s walk. The house was built by Alexander Catlin, one of the founders of the Litchfield China Trading Company. This may be Alexander Catlin, Sr. (son of John Catlin), who was born in Litchfield in 1738 and died in Burlington, Vermont in 1809. Later owners of the house included Stephen Deming and M. W. and K. L. Buel.
Alexander Catlin House (1778)
Indeed, Alexander Catlin was one of the children of John Catlin and Margaret Seymour. Alexander’s sons were founders of and prominent business owners in Burlington, VT. They were in business with Ira Allen, a brother is Ethan Allen. John Catlin was the first treasurer of Litchfield County