Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Saml Blanchard” in chapter 9, section c.9.14 of Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 10.:
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In conformity with the article contained in the recently published By-Laws, of the Town of Medford—Voted to appoint Mr. Aaron Blanchard Police Officer, for the town.
Declined serving & Saml Blanchard appointed.
Vol. IV, p. 123.
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