Hi there,

I am interested in any information about the Stephen Hildreth family that lived in Richmond in the 19th century.  I understand that he once lived in the "Clement Hoyt House."  Can you tell me if that house still exists?  Some sleuthing I did suggests that the address may be 2666 Cochran Road.

Thank you!

Hi Dave,

Thanks so much for the info!  This is helpful.  To clarify, I am in fact referring to the Stephen Hildreth (1791-1867) who was Henry's father.  I have a page from the book "A Look Around Richmond, Bolton, and Huntington," which says that Clement Hoyt sold the house to Stephen's brother Abel (Abil Hildrith) in 1809, and Abel subsequently sold part of the farm to Stephen.  The last owner mentioned in the article was Wayland Bowen, who (I discovered) lived at 2666 (not 1666) Cochran Road, which may or may not be the same place.  I'm traveling to the area in a few days, and would like to see the Hoyt house, if it still exists.

I am very interested in the Hildreth records from the 1800s that you mention.  I am related to them through the Ladds (Rev. Mark P. Ladd m. Harriet Hildreth 1845 and in 1867 he committed suicide in Henry Hildreth's barn).  Also, anything related to Stephen's wife, Adaline Merrifield or her family is much appreciated.

Thanks again for the research!