Izzy Turshen: Hebron’s “Renaissance Man”
His name isn’t really “Izzy,” you know. Some remember that he was officially “Ira Charles Turshen.” But even that isn’t true….his birth name was Isidore. Wanting an American name, he […]
From Hebron to New York, and Back Again: Grace Rathbun Grubert Recalls Her Remarkable Life
Hebron residents have grown accustomed to seeing the shiny Cadillac drive through town bearing its well-dressed occupants, Grace Rathbun Grubert and her longtime companion, Milton Porter, on their way to […]
Elton Buell Family
We tend to think that the challenges, triumphs and tragedies that Hebron families face in the 21 st century are far different from those of our forebears. Yet the story […]
Edward Ashley Smith
A Man Of All Times: Memories of Edward Ashley Smith Donna J. McCalla, President, Hebron Historical Society “Hebron” can only be defined through the people and events that have shaped […]
Edward and Marion Foote: Lives Lived Well
Governor M. Jodi Rell declared Sunday, May 22, 2005 as “Foote Family Day” in honor of the dedication and contributions of Edward Alfred and Marion Walker (Odell) Foote to open […]
Annie Hutchinson Foote
To Thee We Will Sing: The Life of Annie Hutchinson Foote Longtime Hebron residents easily remember Annie Hutchinson Foote. A beautiful, popular and vivacious girl during her school years, Annie […]
Alice Elizabeth Hills Foote
Alice Elizabeth Hills Foote is still remembered for many things. Born September 21, 1868, she passed away on June 14, 1980 at the age of 111, just 3 months shy […]