Thomas Lillibridge, the first, moved to Rhode Island in the 1690's. All
Lillibridge's in America are thought to be descended from him. In 1715
he moved to what is now called Richmond Connecticut. The dwelling houses
he lived in and his descendants after are chronicled. Thomas and other
Lillibridge's are buried in the Lillibridge Cemetery on his property.
Lillibridges continued to live on this land until the death of Janetta
Lillibridge Brown in 1940. Their history gives insight into americas
history. The Reverend David Lillibridge, Thomas the first's grandson,
"was almost gigantic in frame, and strong mentally and morally as well
as physically." Joel Eno. He served in the army during the French and
Indian War at age 15 years. Later he moved to Willington, CT where he
built a church and was its only Pastor for 55 years. His home is still
standing and a National Historic site. David and his descendants history
are told along with the history of the Reverend David Lillibridge house.