The house at 79 Main Street in Somers was built in 1765 by Ebenezer Spencer (died 1787). His grandson, Chester Spencer, who was born in 1783, later lived on the family farm. Chester Spencer ran a dry goods store, called Spencer & Chaffee, in the village of Somersville with his brother-in-law, Elam Chaffee (1783-1855), who had married Elizabeth Spencer (1787-1865). Chester Spencer was also a partner in the construction of the first woolen mill in the town of Somers, purchasing two looms to produce satinet in 1835.
Chester Spencer House (1765)