The oldest house in Farmington was built by Samuel Steele, a farmer who served as Deputy in the General Court and lieutenant in the militia. Steele‘s wife, Mary Boosey, had inherited property in Wethersfield and the family moved there in 1678. After Samuel’s death in 1685, Mary returned to live in the house in Farmington. The house was owned by the Steele family until 1773, when it was sold to Isaac Gleason (the current sign on the house identifies it as the Gleason House). In 1843, Dr. Chauncey Brown moved the house back from Main Street and turned it to face south with its gable end towards the street. It was then used as a barn, but now has apartments. The building has been owned by the same family since 1920.
Samuel Steele House (1655)
I noticed that you are starting to include Street address in your blurb. That Is much appreciated for us involved in research.
Samuel Steele is my 9th great grandfather on my mother’s side.
Samuel Steele is related to me thru my grandfather Samuel Cyrus Steele who was the son of Samuel born 1847, who was the son of Isaac Steele There are so many Samuels in the Steele history….
Samuel Steele is my 7th great grandfather on my father’s side