We have found the genealogies of the Benedict, Hoyt, Starr, and Stevens families most useful, and have been aided by the various histories of Connecticut, and those of adjoining counties and towns.
The committee of the Relief Society, under whose intelligent care this book has been completed, have made "crooked paths" straight by their unfailing courtesy and appreciative kindness.
The material diligently gathered by Mr. Bailey has been carefully examined and used, and much additional research made. For the shortcomings which will exist, however faithfully the work may have been done, we bespeak the charity of the people of Danbury, because of the kindly remembrance in which they hold Mr. Bailey, and their appreciation of his loyal love for this home of his adoption.
DANBURY, CONN., December 31, 1895.