Health & Fitness
Unique Montville Baby Names
I'm fascinated with Montville's history. My favorite topics are the people who lived, worked, created new ideas, and enriched our community.
Residents of old weren’t out of the ordinary in the naming of their children. Many families decided on names with a biblical connection. A newborn named after a parent, grandparent, or in-law was quite popular. Then, there were parents who chose names so different from the others to reflect the individuality of their child.
Below is a list of names from the Barbour Collection (1786-1850) which contains marriages and births in Montville. Some of the names are so unique; it becomes difficult to tell if they were male or female. Are any of them your relatives?
Phamamenon Beckwith: born 1794
Isephena Bemis: born 1804
Pelatiah Bliss (son): born 1774
Adonijah Bradford: born 1771
Phineas Crandal: born 1793
Malzor Crocker: born 1763
Amasa Gardner: born 1776
Anstrus Gardner: born 1787
Erastus Gardner: born 1814
Azel Gardner: born 1789
Harriot Holmes: born 1808
Patience Jewett: born 1770
Boradill Latimer: born 1786
Achsah Palmer Lamphere: born 1844
Philena Loomis: born 1800
Elkanah Newbury: born 1789
Mercy Raymond: born 1794
Adonijah Rogers: born 1792
Azel Rogers: born 1830
Nehemiah Rogers: born 1781
Pelatiah Rogers: born 1783
Socrates Scholfield: born 1831
Peregrine Turner: born 1819
Desire Vibber: born 1772
Mehitabel Vibber: born 1783
