Land was first occupied by a minimum of three Indian Tribes. These tribes included the Wangunks, Mohegans, and Nehantiks. The land which is now Haddam and East Haddam was purchased in 1662 for 30 coats, which was worth about 100 dollars at the time. In 1669 highways were established. The first families established homes along Creeks Row. These families included John Bates, Cone, David Brainerd,...