Statistics for occurrence #1 of “George D. Ryder” in page 578 of William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2:
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Incorporated Feb. 16, 1822.
Population in 1860, 1,846; in 1865, 1,825.
Valuation in 1860, $764,408; in 1865, $945,350.
The selectmen in 1861 and 1862 were James Howard, Albert Copeland, George D. Ryder ; in 1863, James Howard, Albert Copeland, Francis E. Howard; in 1864 and 1865, James Howard, Francis E. Howard, Caleb Copeland, Jr.
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