Honoring Avon’s Revolutionary War Veterans

The Avon’s America 250 Coordinating Committee will formally recognize and honor our town residents who served in the American Revolution with an Honor Roll plaque to be unveiled during a special ceremony in May.

Thanks to the work of local historians and community members, we have already identified more than 50 individuals who answered the call during the struggle for independence. This is a remarkable start, but we believe there are more stories to be found, and we are asking for your help.

Many families hold fragments of history—names passed down through generations, notes in family Bibles, old letters, or local traditions that point to Revolutionary War service. If you are aware of an individual who lived in Northington, as Avon was then called, and served during the Revolution, we would be grateful to learn more.

What to Submit

To ensure historical accuracy, we must be able to verify service. Any details you can provide will help, including:

• Full name (and known variations in spelling)
• Approximate dates of service
• Regiment, company, or commanding officer (if known)
• Rank or role
• Enlistment records, muster rolls, or pension records
• DAR records
• Tombstone inscription
• Family records

Even partial information is welcome—sometimes a single clue is enough to confirm service.

How to Respond

Please submit the information you have to: info@avonhistoricalsociety.org. Please don’t hesitate to ask for clarification or to arrange a meeting to show physical records.

We respectfully request that submissions be sent by mid-February, so that verified names may be included in our planning and recognition efforts.

By helping us identify these individuals, you are ensuring that the sacrifices made by town residents more than 250 years ago are remembered, honored, and shared with future generations. Thank you for helping Avon tell its full Revolutionary story.