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Charles A. Nelson , A. M., Waltham, past, present and its industries, with an historical sketch of Watertown from its settlement in 1630 to the incorporation of Waltham, January 15, 1739. 8 0 Browse Search
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Charles A. Nelson , A. M., Waltham, past, present and its industries, with an historical sketch of Watertown from its settlement in 1630 to the incorporation of Waltham, January 15, 1739., March 19, 1627-8. (search)
ted him a farm of 500 acres between Stony Brook and Waltham Plain, in which Mount Feake was included, which was long known as the Oldham Farm. After his death the General Court ordered the land to be laid out for Matthew Cradock, of London, to whom Oldham was indebted. This farm then passed into the hands successively of Simon Bradstul, of Ipswich, Thomas Mayhew, of Watertown, and Richard Dummer, of Newbury. The latter, and his wife Frances, sold the N. E. half (250 A.) of the farm to Richard Gale. December 24, 1684, Jeremie Dummer, goldsmith of Boston (son of Richard), and Anna his wife, sold the other, West or S. W. half to Robert Harrington for £ 90. Bond. It is described as bounded W. by Joseph Garfield; N. by Richard Cutting, Widow Sarah Fiske, and said Garfield; E. by Abraham Gale and John Gale; S. by Charles River. This grant, by the General Court, was made to Oldham before the western boundary of Watertown was determined, and before any grants had been made by the Fr
Charles A. Nelson , A. M., Waltham, past, present and its industries, with an historical sketch of Watertown from its settlement in 1630 to the incorporation of Waltham, January 15, 1739., January 15, 1738. (search)
ry grounds, and other lands on the river. This property has increased in value more than any other in the town. In 1798 the valuation was $3,983.50. Captain Abraham Pierce died in 1801. The present Poor-Farm was purchased by the town after the death of its owner, Alpheus Gale, son of Anna Gale who lived nearly opposite on South Street. The father, Samuel Gale, probably built both houses and was taxed for them in 1798. The land was part of the N. E. half of the Oldham Farm, bought by Richard Gale in 1661. The Kilham place was taxed to Joseph Hagar in 1798. Standing on the hill to the west of South Street it commands an extensive view. Farther south on this street is the Harrington farm, bought by their ancestor in 1684, being then the S. W. half of the Oldham Farm. Below the Fitchburg Railroad there stood an old house, long since taken down, that belonged to Samuel Dexter, Esq., in 1798. Where the Miller place now is stood the residence of Benjamin Harrington, taken down
Charles A. Nelson , A. M., Waltham, past, present and its industries, with an historical sketch of Watertown from its settlement in 1630 to the incorporation of Waltham, January 15, 1739., Index. (search)
hurch members admitted, 30. French preparations against colonists, 15. Freshets sweep away bridges, 128. Fresh Pond, 19, 70 n. 2. Fulling-mill, the first built on Beaver-Brook, 124; at Mill Creek, 124. Funeral expenses, 72, 73, 74. Gale: Abraham, 39; Alpheus, Anna, 93: Jacob, 88; John, 39; Richard, Samuel, 93. Gale, Richard, owns half of Oldham farm, 39. Gallup, John, captures Oldham's pinnace from his murderers, 40; goes after pirate Bull, 43 n. 1. Garfield: Edward, buyGale, Richard, owns half of Oldham farm, 39. Gallup, John, captures Oldham's pinnace from his murderers, 40; goes after pirate Bull, 43 n. 1. Garfield: Edward, buys 40 acres of Phillips's heirs, 47; Jacob, 96; Joseph, 39; Samuel, 96. General Court of Delegates, first, 30. Gibbs, Henry, assistant pastor, 50; ordained at Watertown, East End, in open air, 54 n. 1. Gleason, Capt., Isaac, 84, 101. Gleason's Tavern, 84. Goffe, Thomas, first Deputy Governor of new Dorchester Company, 10. Goldstone: Anne, Mary, Henry, 50. Gore, Christopher, received as a citizen, 82; afterward Governor of the Commonwealth 76 n. 3, 82; mansion and grounds. 48.