A New Years Wish - Jesse Linsley, Branford, Feb 26, 1822

One    Female companion soften my years,
Two  ​  Thousand a year to support my affairs,
Three  Dogs and a gun when to sport I incline,
​Four    Horses and chaise to indulge me and mine,
​Five     Jolly companions with whom to make merry.
Six       Dishes each day with six glasses of sherry,
​Seven   Beds in my house for my friends and their leisure,
Eight    Something or other to add to their pleasure,
Nine     Pounds in my Pocket, when cash I require,
Ten       Favors are all that on earth I desire,
And      A passport to heaven, when from earth I retire.

Jesse Linsley, February 26, 1821

Jesse, born April 27, 1787, was the son, and 5th Child, of Dr. Reuben Linsley and Tryphana Baldwin. Dr Linsley was a well known and prosperous Physician. Jesse was one of the original members of the Zion Episcopal church in North Branford when it was founded in 1812.  When North Branford separated from Branford in 1831 Capt. Jesse Linsley was chosen as First Selectman. he was also elected again in 1835.  His brother Chauncey was first Selectman from 1836-1838.

​The dam at the Maltby site has collapsed at least twice, the first being in 1926 as shown to the left.  It was rebuilt and powered the factory site until ~1935 when the factory was demolished.

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​The Farm River again flooded in April of 1970 and the dam was once again breached.  It was not rebuilt.  This photo appears to have been taken the day the dam collapsed.