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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 3: Berkshire County. (search)
, Phinehas Harmon. The town-clerk during all the years of the war was Phinehas Harmon; the town-treasurer for the same period, Hosea Beach. 1861. The first legal town-meeting, to act upon matters in relation to the war, was held on the 5th of November; at which it was voted to pay the family of Charles Goodell fifty dollars, he having volunteered in the military service of the United States. 1862. August 18th, Voted, to pay a bounty of seventy-five dollars to each volunteer who has alrcepted, with only one dissenting vote. The four thousand dollars was to be raised by a tax; and the treasurer was directed to keep a separate and distinct account of all money raised and expended in conformity with the foregoing resolutions. November 5th, Voted, that the sum of five hundred dollars, or such part thereof as may be deemed necessary, is hereby appropriated to the payment of such bounty, and allowances to the wives, children, and parents of volunteers, as is allowed by the laws of
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 4: Bristol County. (search)
but not to be used on Sunday evenings. On the 22d of May another adjourned meeting was held, but nothing of especial interest or importance was done. On the 5th of November a meeting was held, at which it was voted to pay State aid to the families of volunteers in such sums as will be refunded by the State. 1862. A special toworized to borrow three thousand dollars to meet these expenditures. A committee of seven was chosen, in whose charge the expenditure of the money was placed. November 5th, Four hundred dollars were appropriated to pay aid to the families of volunteers living in the town. 1862. July 21st, Voted, to pay to each volunteer who shhree years, unless the soldier was sooner discharged; and the treasurer was to borrow the money to meet the expenditure. A legal town-meeting was held on the 5th of November, at which it was voted to pay State aid to the families of volunteers, as provided by the act in relation to that subject, passed at the extra session of the
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 5: Dukes County. (search)
s for the same, to be used by the inhabitants of the town to repel invasion. The meeting adjourned for a week, when Mr. Bradley reported that he had attended to his duty, and the Governor and Council had given him an order for one cannon and carriage, and one hundred muskets. It was then voted that the selectmen act in concert with the Coast Guard Committee of New Bedford, and, if needed, to borrow money sufficient to sustain a steamer to ply in Buzzard's Bay for coast defence. On the 5th of November the selectmen were authorized to pay State aid to the families of volunteers, as provided by law. 1862. A special town-meeting was held on the 8th of July, at which the selectmen were authorized to pay a bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each volunteer for three years service, who shall enlist and be credited to the quota of the town; also, that he shall receive one dollar a month for each member of his family that is dependent on him for support, during his term of se
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 6: Essex County. (search)
electmen in the expenditure of the money and to encourage recruiting. Immediately after the meeting a company was organized, and commenced drilling. It afterwards formed part of the First Regiment of Heavy Artillery Massachusetts Volunteers. November 5th, The town authorized the selectmen to hire such sums of money as may be needed to aid the families of volunteers. 1862. July 9th, The town voted to pay each volunteer, to the number of forty-one, a bounty of one hundred dollars, who shall eon, who have summer residences in Beverly, as follows : Charles G. Loring, $200.00; G. Howland Shaw, $200.00; Martin Brimmer, $200.00; Richard S. Parker, $100.00; Augustus Lowell, $100.00; William D. Pickman, $100.00; George B. Upton, $100.00. November 5th, The vote of August 21st was so extended as to pay one hundred dollars to all Beverly men who had enlisted since the original three months service of 1861, and who had received no bounty, as well to those who had been honorably discharged as t
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 7: Franklin County. (search)
committee was appointed to borrow money sufficient for the above purposes. November 5th, The town voted to pay State aid to the families of volunteers, as provided wn-clerk and town-treasurer during all these years was D. M. Baker. 1861. November 5th, Voted, to abate all the town taxes assessed upon volunteers belonging to thlar a day for time spent in drilling for one month from time of enlistment. November 5th, The selectmen were authorized to borrow, not exceeding four hundred dollarsaker; the town-treasurer during the same period was Nelson Haskins. 1861. November 5th, Voted, to raise one thousand dollars for aid to the families of soldiers. aid every citizen enlisting as a volunteer, and to support their families. November 5th, Voted, to amend the vote passed at the meeting in May in regard to support ntributing liberally from the means we possess in aid of a common cause. November 5th, The treasurer was authorized to borrow five thousand dollars for the paymen
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 8: Hampden County. (search)
Burley, N. P. Marcy, Squire J. Ballard. The town-clerk and town-treasurer in 1861 was F. B. Blodgett; in 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865, Francis Wight. 1861. November 5th, The treasurer, under the direction of the selectmen, was authorized to pay State aid to the families of soldiers, as provided by law. 1862. July 30th, The ars. The town-treasurer was authorized to borrow the money, and the amount actually expended be provided for by a special tax at the next annual town-meeting. November 5th, The town voted to furnish State aid to the families of volunteers, and the treasurer was authorized to borrow the money. 1862. July 19th, Voted, to borrow their necessities. The selectmen were also authorized to appropriate money, and to call out the militia of the town for drill, if they think it expedient. November 5th, The town voted to authorize the selectmen to pay State aid to the families of volunteers, as provided by act of the Legislature. 1862. July 15th, Voted, to
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 9: Hampshire County. (search)
eneral Government, be it Resolved, That the town appropriate five thousand dollars for the purpose of equipping such volunteers as may be called into service, and for the relief of families and relatives dependent upon them for snpport. November 5th, Voted, to pay State aid to the families of volunteers as provided by law. 1862. August 11th, Voted, that the town pay the sum of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to each of the twenty-one volunteers, or to any portion of them, who have e 6th of May, at which it was voted to appropriate two hundred dollars to be expended in recruiting volunteers; and C. A. Packard, H. H. Tilton, Hiram Packard, Daniel Williams, and Francis Jepson were chosen a committee to attend to the same. November 5th, Voted, to furnish aid to the families of those citizens of the town who have enlisted, or may hereafter enlist, in the military service of their country, and the selectmen were authorized to borrow such sums of money as will be necessary for
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 10: Middlesex County. (search)
Wellington, and B. F. Wallis were chosen to recruit volunteers. November 5th, The selectmen were authorized to pay State aid to the families he collector was directed to collect it as soon as practicable. November 5th, The committee reported that they had received five thousand dols a month to be paid to each volunteer while in actual service. November 5th, Voted, that the action of the selectmen in providing aid to theousand dollars to raise and equip a military company in Dracut. November 5th, The action of the selectmen in paying Edward Coburn thirty dollr towns, if not paid by them, were to receive the same amounts. November 5th, State aid was directed to be paid to the families of volunteerspropriated to purchase guns and equipments for a drill company. November 5th, Five hundred dollars were appropriated for aid to soldiers' famh, and to each single man ten dollars a month until discharged. November 5th, The selectmen were authorized to pay for the support of the fam
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 12: Norfolk County. (search)
1860, 679; in 1865, 616. Valuation in 1860, $344,741; in 1865, $358,744. The selectmen in 1861 were Amos W. Shumway, Benjamin N. Sawin, Henry Horton; in 1862, Calvin Richards, Jesse Newell, John Battelle; in 1863, Abner L. Smith, Benjamin N. Sawin, Charles A. Bigelow; in 1864, Abner L. Smith, Charles A. Bigelow, Linus Bliss. The town-clerk all through the war was Abner L. Smith. The town-treasurer in 1861, 1862, and 1863 was Sherman Battell; in 1864 and 1865, Hiram W. Jones. 1861. November 5th, The town voted to pay the families of the soldiers in the service from Dover the aid allowed by the State law. 1862. July 28th, Messrs. Ephraim Wilson, John Q. A. Nichols, Asa Talbot, Clement Bartlett, Benjamin N. Sawin, were chosen a committee to aid the selectmen in procuring recruits to fill the quota of the town; also, to pay a bounty of two hundred dollars to each volunteer for three years, who shall enlist to the credit of the town within twenty days; also, voted to pay State ai
William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 15: Worcester County. (search)
d to pay all bills for medical attendance. November 5th, Voted, to pay State aid as provided by lawommittee for the expenditure of the money. November 5th, The chairman of the committee reported thaiated to carry into effect its provisions. November 5th, The selectmen were authorized to send agen service in addition to his Government pay. November 5th, Voted, That all necessary assistance be girs to each child under twelve years of age. November 5th, Voted, to pay aid to the families of volunized to borrow more if it were necessary. November 5th, State aid was authorized to be paid to solhe families of soldiers as provided by law. November 5th, The treasurer was authorized to borrow moasurer was authorized to borrow the money. November 5th, One hundred dollars were appropriated to ated for aid to the families of volunteers. November 5th, Voted, to pay State aid to soldiers' familpresented the Company with a splendid flag. November 5th, The town passed the following resolution:—[1 more...]