The Hammonasset people were once a band of Quinnipiac people, who were recorded living near Guilford, Connecticut. Their leader was named Sebequnash, or "The Man Who Weeps."
In 1730, the band's population was 250 to 300 people. By 1774, they were reduced to only 38 people. They moved to Farmington, Connecticut to live among the Tunxi people in 1768.
Coordinates: 41°16′43″N 72°32′48″W / 41.2787°N 72.5466°W