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Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register 4 0 Browse Search
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William Schouler, A history of Massachusetts in the Civil War: Volume 2, Chapter 6: Essex County. (search)
not include what was done in aid of the freedmen. Lynnfield Incorporated July 3, 1782. Population in 1860, 866; in 1865, 725. Valuation in 1860, $558,854; in 1865, $604,617. The selectmen in 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865, were John Danforth, Jr., Andrew Mansfield, William Skinner. The town-clerk during those years was John Danforth, Jr. The town-treasurer during the same period was Jonathan Bryant. 1861. The first town-meeting, to act upon matters relating to the war, was helJohn Danforth, Jr. The town-treasurer during the same period was Jonathan Bryant. 1861. The first town-meeting, to act upon matters relating to the war, was held on the 6th of May, at which a sum not to exceed two thousand dollars was appropriated for the use of soldiers who may enlist, and in aid of their families living in the town. 1862. On the 28th of July the town voted to pay a bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars to each volunteer who enlists for three years, and is credited to the quota of the town. A series of patriotic resolutions were read by Rev. Allen Gannett, setting forth,—first, That the Rebellion must be met by the sharpest prac
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Chapter 17: heresy and witchcraft. (search)
Cleric. Smarting under this sharp discipline, Mr. Bowers publicly denounced Mr. Danforth in presence of the congregation, about a fortnight afterwards. The deposition of witnesses is still preserved in the county court files:— I, John Danforth, John Danforth, H. C. 1677, son of Rev. Samuel Danforth of Roxbury, was afterwards pastor of the church in Dorchester. aged about 16 years, testify that on the 24th of June last past, being Sabbath day, after the pronunciation of the blessJohn Danforth, H. C. 1677, son of Rev. Samuel Danforth of Roxbury, was afterwards pastor of the church in Dorchester. aged about 16 years, testify that on the 24th of June last past, being Sabbath day, after the pronunciation of the blessing in conclusion of that day's exercise, Benanuel Bowers, standing forth upon one of the benches in public view of the assembly, began to speak unto them. Then the Reverend Mr. Oakes interrupted him and told him that if he had any exception to make against what himself had delivered he should give him liberty so to do, provided he did it on a week day and not on the Sabbath, alleging that it was not the custom of the church. This notwithstanding, the said Benanuel proceeded in his speech. W