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HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF MEDFORD, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT, IN 1630, TO THE PRESENT TIME, 1855. (ed. Charles Brooks), Chapter 3: (search)
aining some part of the lands now belonging to Charlestown, with the inhabitants thereon. Capt. Samuel Brooks, Lieut. Stephen Hall, jun., Zechariah Poole, Ebenezer Brooks, Joseph Tufts,A Committee to audit the Town-treasurer's accounts for the year past, 1747, and the town's accounts likewise. Lieut. Stephen Hall, jun., Thomas Brooks, Nov. 28, 1748: Voted to sell the Town's farm at auction. This vote was reconsidered; and, May 15, 1749, Andrew Hall, Capt. Samuel Brooks, and Richard Sprague, were chosen a Committee to manage the affairs for selling the town's farm. It was sold soon after. The right of admitting inhabitants to the town was a jealously guarded right. It was the custom to warn every new comer out of town. A strange hospitality! This notification legally prevented such new comer from gaining town-habitancy. The notification was also sent to the Court of Sessions, and there recorded under the name of Caution. This habit continued till the time of the Re
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF MEDFORD, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT, IN 1630, TO THE PRESENT TIME, 1855. (ed. Charles Brooks), Chapter 10: trade. (search)
d had lathes for turning wood. His house, of two stories, which he built, stood about six rods north-east from his mill. The mill stood more than forty years, and was once used for the manufacture of pomatum and starch. 1746: This year the tidemill, near Sandy Bank, was built; and it was the first of the kind in that part of the town. As it is now standing, it may be worth while to state a few facts touching its origin. Articles of agreement were concluded, Feb. 20, 1746, between Richard Sprague, cooper, Samuel Page, yeoman, Simon Tufts, Esq., physician, John Willis, yeoman, Stephen Hall, trader, Stephen Bradshaw, yeoman, Simon Bradshaw, leather-dresser, and Benjamin Parker, blacksmith, on the one part, all of Medford, and owners of land; and, on the other part, Stephen Hall, Samuel Page, and Stephen Willis, of Medford, husbandmen, and Benjamin Parker, of Charlestown, housewright, as undertakers. They, of the first part, give the portions of land they own lying between the mar
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF MEDFORD, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT, IN 1630, TO THE PRESENT TIME, 1855. (ed. Charles Brooks), Chapter 11: currency. (search)
Jonathan Tomson030041004 Edward Oakes03001210031 Caleb Brooks030013000 Matthew Ellis000034058 Abner Harris000036005 Jonathan Tufts000039000 James Wright0000011000 James Tufts0000310000 Joseph Wright0000011000 William Symmes000012000 Joseph Damon000005000 Jonathan Dunster000048000 Henry Dunster000022000 David Dunster000048000 Jacob Wayman0000010000 Samuel Francis000040000 Samuel Page0000010000 Widow Mary Tufts000012000 John Francis06009110210 Benjamin Parker0300106007 Richard Sprague0600510010 Joseph Tomson060041004 Samuel Brooks, jun.030048037 Total, ninety-eight persons. As a specimen of the town expenses and tax for one year, let us take 1747. They are as follows (old tenor):-- Balance due the town from last account£4153 Whole town-tax for 1747490144    £431197 Treasurer paid, during the year 1747, by orders from said town£4311511 Balance due from treasurer10038 Errors excepted. Pr. Joseph Tufts, Committee. Thomas Brooks, Committee.
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, Genealogical Register (search)
3 1639; Mary, b. Jan. 1641; Prudence, b. Feb. 1643; Eunice, b. Jan. 1645; Mercy, b. Feb. 1647. Hinman. Of these children, Dorcas m. Rev. Samuel Whiting of Billerica 12 Nov. 1656; Prudence m. Mr. Thomas Russell of Chs. 30 Dec. 1669; Eunice m. Richard Sprague of Chs. 25 Feb. 1672-3; Mercy d. in Chs. 15 Sept. 1669. Mary the mother, widow of Leonard, had become the wife of Richard Russell, Esq., of Chs. Clark, John (or Clarke), owned the lot on the easterly corner of Brattle and Mason streets iov. 1715; Jabez, b. 30 Jan. 1695, resided at Marshfield and at Chs., where he d. 12 May 1772, leaving posterity; Susanna, b. 11 Ap. 1697; Huldah, b. about 1699, m. Ebenezer Kent 25 Dec. 1728, and d. 25 Feb. 1730-31; Abiel, b. 6 Aug. 1701, m. Richard Sprague 25 Dec. 1722. Joseph the f. resided in Chs., was a Captain, somewhat engaged in public business, and late in life became an attorney. By the Records of Middlesex it appears that in Aug. 1719 Capt. Joseph Whittemore, upon his motion to the
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, C. (search)
d Chester, is said by Hinman to have been the father and ancestor of the Chester family; and to have died when young, under forty years of age, in 1648. His children at Weathersfield were John, b. 3 Aug. 1635; Dorcas, b. Nov. 1637; Stephen, b. Mar. 3 1639; Mary, b. Jan. 1641; Prudence, b. Feb. 1643; Eunice, b. Jan. 1645; Mercy, b. Feb. 1647. Hinman. Of these children, Dorcas m. Rev. Samuel Whiting of Billerica 12 Nov. 1656; Prudence m. Mr. Thomas Russell of Chs. 30 Dec. 1669; Eunice m. Richard Sprague of Chs. 25 Feb. 1672-3; Mercy d. in Chs. 15 Sept. 1669. Mary the mother, widow of Leonard, had become the wife of Richard Russell, Esq., of Chs. Clark, John (or Clarke), owned the lot on the easterly corner of Brattle and Mason streets in 1635, which he sold to Edward Winship, and removed to Hartford, where he was a juror in 1642, and Deputy to the General Court in 1649. 2. Nicholas, sold a lot on the easterly side of Mason Street to Edward Winship, and removed to Hartford before
Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register, W. (search)
mistakes in supposing this Thomas (the f.) to be son of Francis Whitmore. 9. Joseph, s. of John (4), m. Joanna Mousall; she d. 28 Oct. 1691, and he m. Susanna——.His chil. were Joseph, b. 22 Feb. 1689; Joanna, b. 27 Oct. 1691, m. Edward Miller 2 Nov. 1715; Jabez, b. 30 Jan. 1695, resided at Marshfield and at Chs., where he d. 12 May 1772, leaving posterity; Susanna, b. 11 Ap. 1697; Huldah, b. about 1699, m. Ebenezer Kent 25 Dec. 1728, and d. 25 Feb. 1730-31; Abiel, b. 6 Aug. 1701, m. Richard Sprague 25 Dec. 1722. Joseph the f. resided in Chs., was a Captain, somewhat engaged in public business, and late in life became an attorney. By the Records of Middlesex it appears that in Aug. 1719 Capt. Joseph Whittemore, upon his motion to the Court, was admitted and sworn before the Court to the office of an attorney. Apparently, however, he derived not much pecuniary advantage from his honorable offices, for he d. insolvent in 1746; his w. Susanna survived. 10. Benjamin, S. of John (
Historic leaves, volume 7, April, 1908 - January, 1909, chapter 10 (search)
and, therefore, twelve acres were set off to him. This was a parcel of forty rods frontage on Barberry Lane, and forty-eight rods frontage on School Street. Its opposite sides were equal. By deed dated July 9, 1683, Captain Wheeler for £ 55 lawful money of the colony of Massachusetts paid by William Stetson, John Cutler, and Aaron Ludkin, Deacons and Trustees for the Church of Charlestown, conveyed the whole twelve acres to said deacons and trustees. This £ 55 was a gift from Captain Richard Sprague and his wife, Mary. This was the Richard Sprague who was called Leffttenant, and with whom, February 15, 1662, the proprietors of the stinted common made an agreement whereby, for the use of twenty cow commons for twenty-one years, he agreed to erect and maintain a fence between the common and Mr. Winthrop's (the Ten Hills) farm. He died in 1668, and this agreement was one of his assets. He was captain of the pink convent, and a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Compa
Historic leaves, volume 7, April, 1908 - January, 1909, Index (search)
19. Skelton, Samuel, 83, 84. Sleeper, Jacob, 73, 74, 75. Smith, Addison, 19. Society, The, 78. Society of Cincinnati, 23. Soley Lodge, 72. Soley, John, 78. Soldiers' Retreat, 5. Somerville Avenue, 25. Somerville Cemetery, 42, Somerville Historical Society, 21, 22, 72. Somerville Improvement Society, 42. Somerville, Mass., 4, 9. South Berwick, 31. South Carolina, 31. South Side Railroad, 10. Sparhawk, Samuel, 89. Spottsylvania, 2, 14. Sprague, Mary, 78. Sprague, Richard, 78. Springfield, Mass., 16. Squa Sachem, 88. Stanton, Edwin M., 9. State Normal School, First, 32. Stedman, John, 88. Stetson, Rev., Caleb, 32. Stetson, William, 78. Stevens, Leslie, 19. Stevens, Rachel Y., 35. Stickney, Hiram C., 19. Stickney, Ira, 30. Stone, John, 42. Story, Sarah, 68. Story, Sarah L. A., 68. Story, Solomon, 68. Strafford, Vt., 24. Struggles of the Nations, 38. Sucker Brook, 87. Sussex Court House, 6, 7. Sweetser, John 32. Swett, Joseph,
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 3., Bridges in Medford. (search)
appointed parties to attend court as witnesses. Charlestown records say that on the 26th of the 10th month, 1638, It was ordered that Mr. Walter Palmer and Richard Sprague should follow the suit at the Quarter Court against Mr. Cradock's agent, for stopping up Mistick river with a bridge, to the hindrance of boats, and exacting or the year ensuing from this day in regard to his charge in building the bridge, and the county is to finish it at the charge of the public, Mr. Davidson and Lieut. Sprague to see it done and to bring in their bill of charges. This action of the General Court shows that, although Mistick bridge was first commenced by Mr. Crado it to be repaired from time to time thereafter, at the expense of the Province. The records of the General Court say that Oct. 10th. 1641 it is ordered that Lieut. Sprague and Edward Converse should repair the bridge at Medford over Mistick river, and the same be paid for out of the Treasury. Oct 17th. 1643. Mr. Edward Tomlin
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 3., Births, Deaths, and Marriages from early records. (search)
h Hall Daughter of John Hall and Elesebath his wife waf Born Thomas Gratton Son of John Gratton and Sary his Wife Born May ye. 8th—1722— Aron Blanchard Son of Aron Blenchard and Sarah his Wife Born May ye 21—1722— Simon Tufts Son of Thomas Tufts Esqr and Emme his Wife Born March ye. 17th 1723 Iohn Waters Son of Jofiah Waters and mary his Wife Born Aprill ye 16th 1723——— Andrew Hall Son of Andrew Hall and Abigal his Wife Born october ye. 6th. 1723 Richard Sprague Son of Richard Sprague and Abigal his wife Born Septr. 23=1723 Sufanna Abry Daugter of John Abry and Elefebath his Wife born octobr ye. 7th/1722 Mariges Jonathan Bradshow and Mary Wadfon both of Medford Maryed Aprill ye 17—1722— Jeams tufts Junr of Charlstown and lidiah Hhall of Medford Maryed June ye 29—1722 William paine Senr. Elefebath Sweetfer Both of Charlstown maryed ye 6th. of November 1722 Samull. tufts of Medford and Elefebath Sweetfer of Charlstown Maryed november. ye
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