The First Baptist Church in Stonington was organized in Stonington Borough in 1775. According to the History of the town of Stonington (1900), by Richard Anson Wheeler:
Its first meetinghouse was not built until the close of the Revolutionary war and was a substantial building, some forty feet square. […] The present house of worship was erected [in 1889] during the pastorate of the Rev. Albert G. Palmer, and is a magnificent building of modern architecture, and most admirably arranged. Owing to the want of a proper title to the site of its former meeting-house [built on Water Street in 1794 and replaced in 1835], and the questionable authority of using its funds in the purchase of the site of its present church [on Main Street], and in order to vest the property entirely in the church, independent of trustees or societies, the members of the church were in 1889 constituted and created by the Legislature of Connecticut a body politic and corporate by the name of the First Baptist Church of Stonington Borough, with full power to receive, hold and mortgage any and all, both real and personal, that may be given or descend to said church.
In 1950, the Baptist Church merged with the Second Congregational Church to form the United Church of Stonington. The old Baptist church was sold in 1957 to become a residence for architect Charles Fuller and wife Anne, who crated an art gallery in the building. The building has continued as a private residence.
I am pursuing my ancestry by trying to locate information on my great great grandfather Robert R. Mattison who was married by the Reverend A. G. Palmer in Stonington January 1, 1845. He married Francis Almira Wheeler. They had a son, Francis R. Mattison who lived in Stonington and died in 1909.
I cannot locate Robert R. Mattison’s parents. I have no idea who the were.
I was told that their name might have been Mathewson. I have seen Robert R. Mattison’s name spelled Matteson. In fact in the wedding anouncement that is how it was spelled.
Any information would be helpfu.
Robert E. Fillingham
Mobile, Alabama
Hey – That’s my (family) home! We bought it from Anne Fuller in 1969 or thereabouts. I learned to ride my bike in the nave — as did my daughter. It’s now available for short-term rental in the temperate months.
My ancestors were born in Stonington and grew up in the fishing village. I visit the Borough and Pawcatuck every couple of years. My grandfather [Rathbun] retired from C. B. Cottrell and Sons when it made printing presses. They lived in the big white house on the hill directly across from the factory on Mechanic Street. Cottrells bought the house when they retired and used it for office space. Sadly it was eventually torn down to make way for condominiums. This year (2018) while staying in the Borough on Main Street, I noticed this wonderful building on Union Street and was so curious about it. I am happy to learn it is an historic building. It does need some restorative work, but at least it is not vulnerable to demolition. I am truly fascinated by its architecture and beauty. I would love to rent for a short stay sometime. Any information would be appreciated.
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