Major James Goodwin III
Born 1803 Mar 2 Hartford, CT
Died 1878 Mar 15 Hartford, CT
Father James Goodwin
Mother Eunice Roberts
The Goodwin family was among the earliest residents of Hartford, Conneticut. By the end of the 19th century, they had become quite wealthy and claimed extensive real estate holdings.
Major James Goodwin began his career in the stage coach business. With the onset of railroads, Goodwin shifted his focus to the insurance business. He became president of Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., served on the boards of directors of a number of other firms, was a large stockholder in many more corporations, and was active in many local charities.
James Goodwin married Lucy Morgan on July 30, 1832.
Although the couple had several children, only three survived to adulthood:
1. James Junius, b. 1835
2. Rev. Francis, b. 1839,
Francis was educated to become an Episcopal clergyman and served as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church from 1865 to 1871. Although he resigned for health reasons, from the time of his father's death he spent a great deal of time administering the estate. Francis served on the boards of Trinity College and the Wadsworth Athenaeum, among others. Interested in building design, he fashioned himself as an amateur architect. In the 1890s, he became a major promoter of parks and served as Hartford's street and park commissioner.
3. Mary, b. 1846
When James died suddenly in 1878, the administration of his real estate holdings was passed on to James Junius and Francis.
Both men are written up in 19th century biographical and historical volumes. James J. served on many insurance company and banking boards, worked along side his cousin, J. Pierpont Morgan, and enjoyed membership in Hartford's civic and cultural organizations.
Buildings of Interest
1. the residence of Rev. Francis Goodwin, Woodside (the Goodwin family home)
2. the Wadsworth Athenaeum
3. Trinity Church
4. a house on Brook St.
5. the Phalanx Putnam Armory
6. a commercial building on the east corner of Asylum and Haynes Sts. (the specifications indicate that
it had insurance rooms and stores)
7. a building on the west corner of Haynes and Pearl Sts. (probably an addition to the Goodwin Bldg.)
The later three buildings were part of the Goodwin commercial block.
In 1891 and 1892, Francis was also involved with the building of Trinity Episcopal Church's parish house and Chapel, called Goodwin Hall. He and his wife, Mary Alsop Jackson, provided the funds in the memory of their daughter, Lucy Morgan Goodwin.
Immigant ancestors:
Ozias Goodwin 1596-1683 married Mary Woodward, they immigrated from England To Newtown (later Hartford) CT. James Goodwin 1803-1878, a direct descendant in the sixth generation.
Born 1803 Mar 2 Hartford, CT
Died 1878 Mar 15 Hartford, CT
Father James Goodwin
Mother Eunice Roberts
The Goodwin family was among the earliest residents of Hartford, Conneticut. By the end of the 19th century, they had become quite wealthy and claimed extensive real estate holdings.
Major James Goodwin began his career in the stage coach business. With the onset of railroads, Goodwin shifted his focus to the insurance business. He became president of Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., served on the boards of directors of a number of other firms, was a large stockholder in many more corporations, and was active in many local charities.
James Goodwin married Lucy Morgan on July 30, 1832.
Although the couple had several children, only three survived to adulthood:
1. James Junius, b. 1835
2. Rev. Francis, b. 1839,
Francis was educated to become an Episcopal clergyman and served as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church from 1865 to 1871. Although he resigned for health reasons, from the time of his father's death he spent a great deal of time administering the estate. Francis served on the boards of Trinity College and the Wadsworth Athenaeum, among others. Interested in building design, he fashioned himself as an amateur architect. In the 1890s, he became a major promoter of parks and served as Hartford's street and park commissioner.
3. Mary, b. 1846
When James died suddenly in 1878, the administration of his real estate holdings was passed on to James Junius and Francis.
Both men are written up in 19th century biographical and historical volumes. James J. served on many insurance company and banking boards, worked along side his cousin, J. Pierpont Morgan, and enjoyed membership in Hartford's civic and cultural organizations.
Buildings of Interest
1. the residence of Rev. Francis Goodwin, Woodside (the Goodwin family home)
2. the Wadsworth Athenaeum
3. Trinity Church
4. a house on Brook St.
5. the Phalanx Putnam Armory
6. a commercial building on the east corner of Asylum and Haynes Sts. (the specifications indicate that
it had insurance rooms and stores)
7. a building on the west corner of Haynes and Pearl Sts. (probably an addition to the Goodwin Bldg.)
The later three buildings were part of the Goodwin commercial block.
In 1891 and 1892, Francis was also involved with the building of Trinity Episcopal Church's parish house and Chapel, called Goodwin Hall. He and his wife, Mary Alsop Jackson, provided the funds in the memory of their daughter, Lucy Morgan Goodwin.
Immigant ancestors:
Ozias Goodwin 1596-1683 married Mary Woodward, they immigrated from England To Newtown (later Hartford) CT. James Goodwin 1803-1878, a direct descendant in the sixth generation.
Major James Goodwin III
Born 1803 Mar 2 Hartford, CT
Died 1878 Mar 15 Hartford, CT
Father James Goodwin
Mother Eunice Roberts
The Goodwin family was among the earliest residents of Hartford, Conneticut. By the end of the 19th century, they had become quite wealthy and claimed extensive real estate holdings.
Major James Goodwin began his career in the stage coach business. With the onset of railroads, Goodwin shifted his focus to the insurance business. He became president of Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., served on the boards of directors of a number of other firms, was a large stockholder in many more corporations, and was active in many local charities.
James Goodwin married Lucy Morgan on July 30, 1832.
Although the couple had several children, only three survived to adulthood:
1. James Junius, b. 1835
2. Rev. Francis, b. 1839,
Francis was educated to become an Episcopal clergyman and served as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church from 1865 to 1871. Although he resigned for health reasons, from the time of his father's death he spent a great deal of time administering the estate. Francis served on the boards of Trinity College and the Wadsworth Athenaeum, among others. Interested in building design, he fashioned himself as an amateur architect. In the 1890s, he became a major promoter of parks and served as Hartford's street and park commissioner.
3. Mary, b. 1846
When James died suddenly in 1878, the administration of his real estate holdings was passed on to James Junius and Francis.
Both men are written up in 19th century biographical and historical volumes. James J. served on many insurance company and banking boards, worked along side his cousin, J. Pierpont Morgan, and enjoyed membership in Hartford's civic and cultural organizations.
Buildings of Interest
1. the residence of Rev. Francis Goodwin, Woodside (the Goodwin family home)
2. the Wadsworth Athenaeum
3. Trinity Church
4. a house on Brook St.
5. the Phalanx Putnam Armory
6. a commercial building on the east corner of Asylum and Haynes Sts. (the specifications indicate that
it had insurance rooms and stores)
7. a building on the west corner of Haynes and Pearl Sts. (probably an addition to the Goodwin Bldg.)
The later three buildings were part of the Goodwin commercial block.
In 1891 and 1892, Francis was also involved with the building of Trinity Episcopal Church's parish house and Chapel, called Goodwin Hall. He and his wife, Mary Alsop Jackson, provided the funds in the memory of their daughter, Lucy Morgan Goodwin.
Immigant ancestors:
Ozias Goodwin 1596-1683 married Mary Woodward, they immigrated from England To Newtown (later Hartford) CT. James Goodwin 1803-1878, a direct descendant in the sixth generation.
Born 1803 Mar 2 Hartford, CT
Died 1878 Mar 15 Hartford, CT
Father James Goodwin
Mother Eunice Roberts
The Goodwin family was among the earliest residents of Hartford, Conneticut. By the end of the 19th century, they had become quite wealthy and claimed extensive real estate holdings.
Major James Goodwin began his career in the stage coach business. With the onset of railroads, Goodwin shifted his focus to the insurance business. He became president of Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., served on the boards of directors of a number of other firms, was a large stockholder in many more corporations, and was active in many local charities.
James Goodwin married Lucy Morgan on July 30, 1832.
Although the couple had several children, only three survived to adulthood:
1. James Junius, b. 1835
2. Rev. Francis, b. 1839,
Francis was educated to become an Episcopal clergyman and served as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church from 1865 to 1871. Although he resigned for health reasons, from the time of his father's death he spent a great deal of time administering the estate. Francis served on the boards of Trinity College and the Wadsworth Athenaeum, among others. Interested in building design, he fashioned himself as an amateur architect. In the 1890s, he became a major promoter of parks and served as Hartford's street and park commissioner.
3. Mary, b. 1846
When James died suddenly in 1878, the administration of his real estate holdings was passed on to James Junius and Francis.
Both men are written up in 19th century biographical and historical volumes. James J. served on many insurance company and banking boards, worked along side his cousin, J. Pierpont Morgan, and enjoyed membership in Hartford's civic and cultural organizations.
Buildings of Interest
1. the residence of Rev. Francis Goodwin, Woodside (the Goodwin family home)
2. the Wadsworth Athenaeum
3. Trinity Church
4. a house on Brook St.
5. the Phalanx Putnam Armory
6. a commercial building on the east corner of Asylum and Haynes Sts. (the specifications indicate that
it had insurance rooms and stores)
7. a building on the west corner of Haynes and Pearl Sts. (probably an addition to the Goodwin Bldg.)
The later three buildings were part of the Goodwin commercial block.
In 1891 and 1892, Francis was also involved with the building of Trinity Episcopal Church's parish house and Chapel, called Goodwin Hall. He and his wife, Mary Alsop Jackson, provided the funds in the memory of their daughter, Lucy Morgan Goodwin.
Immigant ancestors:
Ozias Goodwin 1596-1683 married Mary Woodward, they immigrated from England To Newtown (later Hartford) CT. James Goodwin 1803-1878, a direct descendant in the sixth generation.
Inscription
his wife, Lucy Morgan; their children, Sarah Morgan Goodwin, Lucy Goodwin, Walter Goodwin, Mary Goodwin
