Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13362 Surname: Benedict ------------------------- According to ancestral records, James and Samuel Benedict, with six other families, left Norwalk, purchased land from the Indians and established Danbury - called Danbury Court at the time. The first male child born in Danbury was James Benedict, Jr. in 1685. Would enjoy trading info with you.