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, 1871
Dwellings
in town, 1,000, 1697
In town, 3,000, 1709
In town, 6,700, 1800
In the City, 41,402, 1880
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Earthquakes
A severe one occurred in Boston, June 1, 1638
One done considerable damage in town, Jan. 26, 1662
Five occurred during the year , 1669
One rocked the houses in town, Oct. 29, 1727
Threw down vane on Faneuil Hall, and ten chimneys, Nov. 18, 1755
Four slight shocks this year, 1783
Earthquakes
Done considerable damage in town, Jan. 6, 1786
Severe, lasted three minutes, Nov. 9, 1786
Done considerable damage in town, May 16, 1791
Done some damage in town, Mar. 11, 1800
Threw down several chimneys, Sep. 7, 1817
A slight shock at 5 o'clock, A. M., Aug. 25, 1846
A slight shock at 5 1/2 o'clock, A. M., Oct. 10, 1869
A slight shock at 12.55, A. M., July 20, 1871
East Boston
Once Noddle's Island,) land company incorporated, Apr. 19, 1833
Earle, Hezekiah
Dept. Chief of Police many years, died, aged 7