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Many attempts were made to revitalize the Salmon Brook Ecclesiastical Society. In April 1831, it was voted to build a new church, in the geographical center of Granby. And of course, a new controversy raged over the proposed location.
In 1887, Frederick H. Cossitt died in New York City. The passing of one who had lived his childhood in Granby and then moved on was not much of an event of note in a town that had seen many of its children leave for greener pastures in the 1820s and 1830s.
In the beginning, the church was in Simsbury, and the people of Salmon Brook had to travel this distance on foot or horseback. The roads were mere tracks through the wilderness; mud, dust or snow, according to the season.
As the Friends of the Cossitt continue the process of restoring the venerable old building, an introduction to the generous benefactor after whom the building is named seems appropriate.
Many former ministers of the West Granby Methodist Church wrote to Myron, remembering and thanking him for his help and kindness.
The Granby Library Association is a unique organization. It has operated and then supported a public library in Granby for 150 years, although it is a private organization.
Obviously, not every letter written to Myron through his lifetime was saved. And, most people did not keep copies of the letters they sent.
The Summer Open House Tours began Sunday June 2, and will continue every Sunday thru Sept. 29 except Sept. 1. The hours are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Salmon Brook Historical Society recently received several boxes of family documents collected by the late Carol Guy Barnes. They were saved and donated by a cousin, Thomas Forsyth, after the death of Carol’s husband, Byron “Biker” Barnes.
There were no more letters from Harris Holcomb, the sailor. His ship returned to New Bedford in April 1854, and although he may have returned home to see his family, he did not stay in West Granby.