Francis: Descendants of Robert Francis of Wethersfield, Conn by Charles Edward Francis, pp 122, 134

"b. Wethersfield, Conn., Nov. 9, 1698; m. Sarah Hubbard, June 8, 1726. She d. Oct 2, 1753; age 55. Moved to Wallingford, Conn., 1723, and purchased lands for farming. His name appears also owner of lands in Goshen, Conn., in 1739--some of which were deeded to his children."

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Hartford Courant, 7 Mar 1976, pg. 2

"14 Bicentennial Farms

Here is a list of fourteen Connecticut farms that have been in the same families since before the 13 colonies became the United States. This list was compiled by the New England Greener Pastures Committee made up of all segments of the dairy industry.

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C. GREENBACKER & SONS FARM

Operated in Meriden and Wallingford by Herbert A., Herbert E., Joseph A., Charles F. and David Greenbacker. Founded in 1723 on 50 acres by Joseph Francis."

A One Farm Family videocassette by Liz Greenbacker, interview with Herbert Greenbacker (reading from original deed)

"To Jacob Francis a deed of a gift from his honorable father, Joseph Francis. Received in record May 23, 1775. As dated on the 23rd day of May in the 15th year of the reign of Our Sovereign Lord George III of Great Britain. Anno Domini 1775."