History of Pelham Massachusetts from 1738 to 1898 Including the Early History of Prescott

This Work Is Profusely Illustrated And Written In An Elegant Prose Style That Makes It A Joy To Read. Early Settlement; The Establishment Of Schools; The Effects On Pelham Of The French And Indian Wars The Revolutionary War The Rebellion Of 1861-5 And Shays Rebellion; A Sketch Of Capt. Daniel Shays; Church History Notable Men And Much More Are Discussed. Chapters Include: Settlement Of Pelham; Proprietors' Records 1738 To 1743; The Communion Token; Incorporation Of The Town Of Pelham-Town Meeting Records 1743 To 1897; Schools From 1744 To 1897; Mills Manufacturies Etc.; Religious Societies; Rev. Robert Abercrombie And The Church At Pelham; Stephen Burroughs The Supplier; Pelham In The Wars; The Shays Rebellion Of 1786-87; Captain Daniel Shays; Settlement Of Salem N.Y. By Pelham People In 1764; Professional And Business Men Natives Of Pelham; John Savage And John Stinson; Concerning The Women Of Pelham; Mount Lincoln; Old Burial Places; Taverns And Landlords; Old Advertisements Etc.; Stories-Pleasant And Otherwise; Sketch Of Henry Pelham 1696-1754; Representatives To The General Court; And Town Officers. A Remarkable Amount Of Names Of Early Residents Can Be Found Among The Lists Of Businessmen Farmers Innkeepers Laborers Soldiers And Town Officers. A Biographical Sketch Of Henry Pelham Rounds Out This Exhaustive Work.