Lawes, and John Banks are appointed to go and settle the differences between the inhabitants of Hastings and Rye, and also see the line between Stamford and Greenwich run."a-

"A. D. 1666. John Budd, Sen., of Rye, for and in consideration of thirty-seven pounds, ten shillings, sells his land, divided by agreement of the men of Hastings now called Rye^ to George Kniffen of Stratford, the house being situated in the town /ortnerly called Hastings, in presence of us, Francis Brown and Daniel Simkins.iJ

In the main street of the village stands an ancient stone tavern, at present occupied by Mr. Silvanus van Sicklin. This building was erected in the early days of the settlement, when it served the double purpose of a residence and fortification. The remains of embrasures can yet be traced in its walls. The following order is presumed to relate to this edifice.

March 5th, 1676. Thomas Lyon and Thomas Brown are appointed to choose a house or place to befortijied for the safety of the town. Also the young men who come into the fortification, and remain during the troubles^ are to have an equal proportion

« Hartford Rec. vol. ii. 208.

b Probate Rec. Fairfield Co. from 1665 to 167.5.

« King Philip's war with New England. On the 13th of March, 1676, (eight days

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of the undivided lands, provided they be such as the town approve.^ Upon the 13th of July, 1681, the town authorized John Ogden and George Knilien to purchase a barrel of powder, and three hundred weight of lead of Mr. Budd of Fairfield, or wherever it can be obtained the cheapest. These are to be kept for the use of the town."