The oldest section of what is now the Avon Old Farms Inn, at the intersection of Routes 10 and 44 in Avon, is a house built by Nathaniel North in 1757, on land which had been granted to his father, Thomas North, after his service in King Phillip’s War. Thomas’ father, John North, had arrived in the vicinity of Northington (the north part of Farmington, now Avon) in the 1630s. The house was later owned by Nathaniel North‘s great-grandson, John North, a blacksmith who added the 1832 stone blacksmith shop, which is now connected to the house. Across Route 44, once stood Marshall Tavern, a former stagecoach stop, which was demolished in 1933 to improve traffic safety at the intersection. The North House was also used to accommodate travelers, becoming the Old Farms Inn in 1923.
Just wanted to share – Thomas North is my 7th great grandfather, direct line through my mother. My grandfather (passed away in 1997)was the last North to be born at the old homestead. My mother and I both still live in the area, as well as several other descendants. I would enjoy talking history and sharing stories if anyone is interested.
Hello,
I am a member of the Avon Historical Society and I would be happy to talk with you about your North family heritage. Kindly contact me at the email address above.
Janet
I am also a descendant of the Norths! We used to have a reunion of the North family descended from Deacon Frederick and Harriet Hoyt North, but with low attendance it was disbanded. Frederick and Harriet’s daughter Irene was my great grandmother. She married Frederick North Moore. We still have a reunion of the Moore branch of the North family. I would love to speak with someone about how we can include some activities into our 2016 family reunion in August!
Irene married John A. Moore. Frederick North Moore was their son. He married Martha Tiffany.