Rev. James Scovill was a Waterbury native who served as the town’s first
resident Episcopal minister, from 1759 to 1788. At least two people, named Phillis
and Dick, were enslaved by Rev. Scovill. Scovill moved to Canada in 1788.
Scovill’s son James continued to live in the family house after 1788, operating
a store from his home. The house was later moved to South Main Street from its
original location at the corner of North and East Main Streets.