Thomas Lillibridge, the first, moved to Rhode Island in the 1690's. All Lillibridge's in America are thought to be descended from him. In 1715 he moved to what is now called Richmond Connecticut. The dwelling houses he lived in and his descendants after are chronicled. Thomas and other Lillibridge's are buried in the Lillibridge Cemetery on his property. Lillibridges continued to live on this land until the death of Janetta Lillibridge Brown in 1940. Their history gives insight into americas history. The Reverend David Lillibridge, Thomas the first's grandson, ""was almost gigantic in frame, and strong mentally and morally as well as physically."" Joel Eno. He served in the army during the French and Indian War at age 15 years. Later he moved to Willington, CT where he built a church and was its only Pastor for 55 years. His home is still standing and a National Historic site. David and his descendants history are told along with the history of the Reverend David Lillibridge house.

Tells the history of the Lillibridge family and their homes, beginning with Thomas Lillibridge, who moved to Rhode Island in the 1690s. This expanded edition includes the story of the Hampton Lillibridge House, one of the most haunted houses in Savannah, Georgia.

Thomas Lillibridge (ca. 1662-1724) was born in England, and was living at Newport, Rhode Island, by 1699. He married twice and was the father of at least eleven children. He died at Richmond, Washington County, Rhode Island. His descendants, and those of his nephew, John Lillibridge (ca. 1705-ca. 1768), son of Thomas' brother, Edward Lillibridge, lived in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, and elsewhere. Descendants spell their name Lillibridge, Lillebridge, Lilliebridge, and Lillybridge.