Thomas Hanford
Thomas Hanford | |
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| Born | July 22, 1621 |
| Died | 1693 |
| Resting place | Plot 210, East Norwalk Historical Cemetery, Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Occupation | clergy |
| Spouse(s) | Eglin Hatherly
, Mary Miles Ince (m. October 22, 1661, New Haven Colony) |
| Children | Theophilus Hanford, Mary Hanford, Hannah Hanford Platt, Elizabeth Hanford Burr, Thomas Hanford, Jr. Eleazer Hanford, Elnathan Hanford, Samuel Hanford, Eunice Hanford Bulkley, Sarah Hanford Comstock |
Thomas Hanford (July 22, 1621 – 1693) was a founding settler of Norwalk, Connecticut. He was the first minister in Norwalk, and continued in charge of the settlement's church for forty-one years, until his death in 1693. In addition to his spiritual leadership, he also served as the civic leader and school teacher of the settlement.