Joseph Webb
Jr. was the son of Joseph Webb and Mehitabel Nott. Joseph Jr.
married Abigail Chester and he inherited his father's house in
Wethersfield, CT. The couple entertained lavishly. In May,
1781, Gen. George Washington stayed with Joseph Jr. and his family
while he met with the Comte de Rochambeau to plan the Yorktown Campaign
of the American Revolution. Shortly after, Joseph Jr. was
imprisoned for debt and the Webb house was sold to raise funds.
However, it has been a landmark and museum ever since.
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