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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Pierce , Frederick Clifton 1858 - (search)
Pierce, Frederick Clifton 1858-
Author; born in Worcester county, Mass., July 30, 1858; received an academic education; settled in Illinois in 1880; was connected in various capacities with Chicago newspapers.
His publications include History of Grafton, Mass.; History of barre, Mass.; History of Rockford, Ill.; and numerous family genealogies.
Worcester,
A city and county seat of Worcester county, Mass.; on the Blackstone River; 44 miles west of Boston.
It is noted for the variety and extent of its manufactures, especially of wire, envelopes, looms, boots and shoes, and machinery for cotton and woollen mills.
The city, which contains a large number of villages, was settled in 1674 under the name of the Quinsigamond Plantations.
The first settlement was soon broken up by hostile Indians; as was also the second one, in 1684.
A permanent one was made in 1713; the town was incorporated June 14, 1722; and a city charter was granted Feb. 29, 1848.
The first church was organized in 1719.
Between 1790 and 1800 Isaiah Thomas, who had moved there from Boston, carried on the most extensive publishing business in the country.
The Declaration of Independence was first publicly read in Massachusetts from the steps of the Old South Church there.
The development of Worcester's manufacturing interests has been rapid since 18