Norfolk County Archives – Massachusetts Genealogy

Private Record of Deaths in Medfield, Massachusetts, 1746-1844

The article presents records of deaths in Medfield, Massachusetts, from 1746 to 1844, based on manuscripts donated by John Lewis Taylor to the NEHGS pre-1908. It highlights an older pamphlet, significantly worn and written by Thankful Bullard, which was copied into a larger book inscribed to Amy Bullard in 1816. The potential continuation of the record through Elizabeth Bullard is noted. It lists only those death entries missing from official vital records.

1658 Will of John Eaton

Suffolk County Probate Records, Vol 1, p 338-339

John Eaton of Dedham drafted his will on September 2, 1658. He bequeathed his estate primarily to his wife, Abigail, granting her property, household goods, a cow, and an annuity of six pounds yearly. His children, John, Mary, and Abigail, were allocated equal shares of the remainder of his estate. He named Abigail as the sole executrix. The inventory taken posthumously valued his estate at £329.10, including various lands, livestock, and household items, with a significant portion located on Dedham Island. The estate was later inherited by his son, John Eaton Jr.

H. & Q. Reed Shoe Manufacturer

Harvey and Quincy Reed, sons of Capt. Ezra Reed, established the first wholesale boot and shoe store in Boston in 1809, forming the firm H. & Q. Reed. Despite limited capital, they successfully expanded their business with branches in Richmond and New Orleans, supplying goods across the U.S. and importing sugar from the West Indies. Their company thrived until its dissolution in 1833. Harvey Reed later pursued a lumbering business in Bangor, Maine, while Quincy lived on, retaining the firm’s historical records. The Reed family has deep roots in the shoe industry, dating back to the 17th century.

Medfield, Massachusetts Vital Records Research

The Medfield, Massachusetts vital records are readily available online for genealogists for the years of 1651 and ending in 1918 for marriages, 1928 for births, and 1925 for deaths. There is no reason to pay for such records but users of the printed index of records should be aware that it does include errors, and that the 1878 scanned copies include supplements that may not be found in the printed copy. There are also scanned copies of the actual registers up to 1900 and returns and certificates up to 1929. The original town records are lost to modern day genealogists. … Read more

Annual Reports of the town of Weymouth Massachusetts 1850-2017

1850 Annual Report for Weymouth Massachusetts

Weymouth Annual Town Reports from 1850 to 2017 are digitized and available. 1850 Annual report of the town of Weymouth 1852 Annual report of the town of Weymouth 1853 Annual report of the town of Weymouth 1854 Annual report of the town of Weymouth 1855 Annual report of the town of Weymouth 1856 Annual report of the town of Weymouth 1857 Annual report of the town of Weymouth 1858 Annual report of the town of Weymouth 1859 Annual report of the town of Weymouth 1860 Annual report of the town of Weymouth 1861 Annual report of the town of Weymouth … Read more

Weymouth Massachusetts High School Yearbooks 1914-2013

1947 Weymouth High School Annual - Reflector

Weymouth High School yearbooks from 1930 to 2013 are available to view and download. The yearbooks were digitized by the Boston Public Library and donated by the Weymouth Library. Weymouth High School 1930 Mar. Weymouth High School/Technical High School yearbook 1930 June Weymouth High School/Technical High School yearbook 1931 Feb. Weymouth High School/Technical High School yearbook 1931 Spring Weymouth High School/Technical High School yearbook 1931 Weymouth High School/Technical High School yearbook 1931 Dec. Weymouth High School/Technical High School yearbook 1931 Weymouth High School/Technical High School yearbook 1932 Feb. Weymouth High School/Technical High School yearbook 1932 Weymouth High School/Technical High School … Read more

Weymouth Massachusetts Gazette Newspaper 1867-1924

The Weymouth Weekly Gazette 2 May 1867 - FM

Digitized issues of the Weymouth Gazette from 1867 through 1924 are available online. The digitization of the newspapers was made possible by an historic preservation grant from the Community Preservation Committee of Weymouth. Weymouth Gazette 1867 May Weymouth Gazette 1869 July Weymouth Gazette 1869 June Weymouth Gazette 1867 June Weymouth Gazette 1867 July Weymouth Gazette 1867 August Weymouth Gazette 1867 September Weymouth Gazette 1867 October Weymouth Gazette 1867 November Weymouth Gazette 1867 December Weymouth Gazette 1868 January Weymouth Gazette 1868 February Weymouth Gazette 1868 March Weymouth Gazette 1868 April Weymouth Gazette 1868 May Weymouth Gazette 1868 June Weymouth Gazette 1868 … Read more

The Coming of the Hull Company

History of Weymouth, Massachusetts, vol. 1, p. 72

On 20 March 1635, 104 passengers aboard the Mary Gold set sail from Weymouth, England to New England. These families, otherwise known as the Hull Company, settled at least for a while, in Wessagusset, Massachusetts Bay Colony which would become Weymouth, Massachusetts in future years. While not all families remained in Weymouth, this list does comprise a good majority of those early settlers which founded the town.