Reverend James Fitch | |
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Born | December 24, 1622 |
Died | November 18, 1702, age 79 |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Minister |
Known for | Founder of Norwich and Lebanon, Connecticut; envoy to the Mohegans |
Rev. James Fitch (24 December 1622 – 18 November 1702) was instrumental in the founding of Norwich and Lebanon, Connecticut. He was the first minister ordained in Saybrook, Connecticut and played a key role in negotiations with the Mohegans during King Philip's War.