"56. Richard5 Cutler (Jonathan,4 David,3 Thomas,2 John1) was born in 1736, in Fairfield, Ct. … He died March 20, 1810. Mr. Cutler settled in New Haven about 1700, where he purchased on Chappel street (now the centre of the city) a large lot on which he erected a block, which he owned forty-six years. It has been changed to some extent, but is still known as Cutler's block, and is owned in part by bis descendants. At his death it was divided among his seven children. Here Mr. Cutler was long engaged in the goldsmith's business and was quite successful. It is said that he was quite opposed to the action of the colonies during the Revolution and that at times a guard was placed around his premises."
