Records of John Cary, the First Town Clerk of Bridgewater, Mass (Classic Reprint): From 1656 to 1681 - Couverture souple
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A window into early New England life, from town records to land grants and daily governance. This volume presents a detailed collection of Bridgewater’s early town records, spanning land surveys, market rules, ministerial support, and community decisions from the 1650s to the late 1670s. Readers glimpse how neighbors documented births, property, and legal obligations, and how local leaders navigated growth and governance.
From land allotments along the river to agreements about minister support, these pages reveal the practical workings of a 17th-century town. The entries mix personal milestones with civic decisions, showing how the town organized its resources, protected common lands, and pressed its duties under colonial oversight.
- Transcriptions of land grants, lot assignments, and boundary details that map a growing community.
- Rules and actions on town finance, ministerial support, and public works like fencing and building projects.
- Records of births, marriages, and property transactions that illuminate daily life and kinship.
- Official language and formatting that capture the administrative style of the period.
Ideal for readers of local history, genealogists, and researchers curious about colonial town governance in Massachusetts.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the life of John Cary, a pioneer who emigrated from England to New England in 1639. Through meticulously detailed records, the author provides a fascinating chronicle of Cary's family, his involvement in the founding of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and his service as the town's first Constable and Clerk. The book delves into the early development of Bridgewater, tracing the town's formation, its governance, and its struggles to establish itself as a thriving community. The author vividly portrays the everyday lives of its inhabitants, including their customs, their challenges, and their triumphs. We witness firsthand the establishment of vital structures like the meeting house, the creation of land grants, and the importance of managing the local economy. The book's detailed examination of John Cary's life reveals the intricate tapestry of early American society. Through his journey, we gain a profound understanding of the resilience and resourcefulness of the individuals who built this nation. The book's insights into the complexities of early New England society, its struggles, and its enduring spirit offer a rich and compelling portrait of the American past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332185481_0
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