Isaac Doolittle of New Haven, Connecticut.

Isaac Doolittle was born the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Holt) Doolittle on August 13, 1721, in the town of Wallingford, Connecticut. Isaac died in New Haven on February 20, 1800. It is thought that he learned the art of clockmaking as an apprentice to Macock Ward of Wallingford. In 1742, Isaac moved to New Haven and opened his first shop on Chapel Street. Shortly after that, he married Sarah Todd in 1743. Together, they had one boy, Isaac Jr 91759-1821), that went into the clock business. By many accounts, Isaac Senior was a talented person and an able mechanic. He advertised on numerous occasions that he sold and repaired imported watches and surveyors' compasses. He cast several large bells and sold quantities of bar iron. He sold chocolate and a printing press of his own construction. In 1758, Isaac was appointed by the General Assembly the title of Armourer of the Fourth Regiment of Connecticut. He served as Warden of the Trinity Church from 1765 through 1785. During the Revolutionary War, Isaac manufactured powder. He was active in public affairs. He served as a warden in the Trinity Church for a number of years and was a large benefactor of the construction of the building.