Proceedings of the Worcester Society of Antiquity; Volume 23

<p>This is Volume 23 of the Proceedings of the Worcester Society of Antiquity documenting the activities and presentations of the society. It provides a glimpse into the historical interests and research of the late 19th century focusing on the local history and antiquities of Worcester Massachusetts and the surrounding region. This volume offers insights into the social history archaeological discoveries and genealogical studies that were of interest to the society's members.</p><p>Researchers of New England history local historical societies and genealogical research will find this volume a valuable resource offering a contemporary view of historical inquiry and preservation efforts in Worcester and its environs.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>