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COPY OF THE OLD
RECORDS
- OF THE
TOWN OF DUXBURY, MASS.
FROM 1642 TO 1770.
MADE IN THE YEAR 1892.
PLYMOUTH : AVERY & DOTEN, BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS. 1893.
PREFACE.
The original of these copies consisted of partly bound books, and loose leaves, with the exception of the later dates, and have been arranged as nearly as possible, accord- ing to the dates. Many of the records were destroyed by fire, as may be seen by the missing years.
Record of births, marriages and deaths, are not here included. Also a very few of the unimportant Town meet- ings have been omitted. Each item copied is marked on the original-in Red-in this way-V.
All proper names are copied as written.
GEORGE ETHERIDGE, Copyist.
DUXBURY RECORDS.
LAND TRANSFERRED AND RECORDED.
Aug. 4,
1642.
Vol. a.
Page 196.
Memorandum that Richard Bease, of Duxbery, planter, has sold unto Franeis West, of Duxbery, earpenter, my lot of land, containing forty aeres, together with the housing thereon builded, with all appurtenances there unto belonging, lying on the south side of the Mill brook, in consideration whereof the said Francis West is to pay the sum of eighteen pounds. In witness thereof I have set my hand, this the day and year above mentioned.
The mark of - RICHARD BEASE,
Transeribed this 23d of Jan'y, 1667.
WILLIAM PABODIE, Clerk.
1650.
Be it known unto all men by these presents-that Jan'y 16. I, John Stacy, of Duxbury, in the Colony of New Vol. a. Page 196. Plymouth, do acknowledge to have made over, and sold, all my right, title and interest in four aeres of meadow land, be it more or less, lying upon the North side of that land ealled Pine Point, from my heirs or assignes, unto Stephen his heirs, executors, administrators, or assignes of the same town of Duxbery, planter, for the which bill of sale, I, the above named John have set my hand and seal this, the 16th of January, in the year of our Lord 1650.
Witness :
WM. BRETT. 1 JOHN SHAW.
Transcribed the 23d Jan'y. 1667.
W.M. PABODIE, T. C.
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DUXBURY RECORDS.
1051. Dec. 10. Vol. a.
Page 198.
Witness these presents, that I. Myles Standish, of Duxburrough, Mass., have bargained, and sold to Robert Barker of Duxburrough, Mass .. a lot of land which was granted to John Hidbie - and laid out at Namassakeiset. that is to say. ten acres laid out for a house lot, and twenty-five acres for great lot, be it more or less, to the said Robert Barker, his heirs and assignes forever, with all, and singular such part or portion of meadow as shall fall by proportion. with the profits that shall accrue, or any way apper- tain to the aforesaid lands, to the which aforesaid bargain and sale of the said lands, and the appurte- nances there unto belonging, I have set my hand, this 10th of December. 1651.
MYLES STANDISHI.
Witness here unto
ALEXANDER STANDISH. MYLES STANDISH JUN.
June 20, 1665.
Vol. a.
Page 199.
This above written, is a true copy of the deed, and here recorded according to order. this 20th day of June, 1665. By me,
WILLIAM PABODIE, Clerk of the town.
June 20, 1665. Vol. a. Page 199.
Know all men by these presents - That I, John Willis of Duxburrough, have sold unto Robert Bar- ker of Mattakiset, fifty acres of land, ten aeres for a house lot, and forty acres for the great lot, withi the meadow, and all appurtenances there unto apper- taining. This is done with the consent of my wife, in witness thereof I set my hand.
JOIN WILLIS.
NICHOLAS ROBINS.
This above written is truly transcribed and have recorded according to order, this the 20th June, 1665.
By me. WML. PABODIE, Toun Clerk.
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DUXBURY RECORDS.
1661. May 27. Vol. a.
Page 197.
William Ford Sen. and his wife Ann, acknowledge the sale of their land lying in the township of Dux- bury, both upland and meadow land, unto Franeis West and his heirs forever. Before me this 27th day of May, 1661.
JOHN ALDEN, Assistant.
Transcribed this 23d of January. 1667.
WILLIAM PABODIE, T. C.
1649. Vol. a. I, John Ferniside, have sold to Robert Barker, my lot at Mattikeset. house lot and great lot, with Page 199. meadow, and all that belongs to it, for forty-five shillings, and a quart of sack, to pay 20 shillings this next Michealmas, which is in the year 1649 the first payment. and the next payment in the year 1650. Whereunto I have set my hand.
JOHN FERNISIEE.
This the above written is truly transcribed, and have recorded according to order, the 20th of Jan'y, 1665. By me,
WM. PABODIE, Town Clerk.
May 11. No year. Vol. a. Know all men by these presents. That I, Edward Hunt of Duxburrough, have sold unto Robert Bar- ker of Namassakieset, a lot of land, ten acres more Page 200. or less, lying next unto the bay path on the south side of the River, for twenty shillings, fifteen shil- lings already paid in cotton wool, the other five to be paid at harvest in any good and current pay.
Witness thereof we have here unto set our hands, this present May 11th. also all appurtenances belong- ing thereto with his wife's consent.
JOHN ROGERS.
1651. 26 Dec. Vol. a. These are to signify to all men whom it may concern, that I, William Brett of Bridgewater, do surrender up all my right and privilege in the said Page 201. land given me at Namassakeesit, by John Tisdel of
DUXBURY RECORDS.
Taunton, to Constant Southworth of Duxbury, to do with it as his own, to sell or otherways, as he shall see meet, in witness thereof I have set my hand 26th Deeember anno- 1651.
W.M. BRETT.
Whereas, the land above expressed in this writing was first given to Jolin Tisdell, from him to Wm. Brett, from him to Constant Southworth, I do hereby surrender all my right and title unto Isaae Barker. Witness my hand, June 24th, 1665.
Transeribed and recorded by me,
W.M. PABODIE.
1663. April 5. Vol. a. Page 203.
This deed made this the fifth day of April, in the year of Our Lord one thousand six hundred and sixty-three, between William Pabodie of Duxbur- rough, in the Colony of New Plymouth, in New England on the one party, and Robert Barker of the said town on the other party, witnesseth, that I, the said William Pabodie for, and in consideration of Forty Pounds of current pay in New England, in hand paid unto me by the above said Robert Barker, which said sum of Forty Pounds, I, the above said William Pabodie do acknowledge myself to be fully satisfied the whole and every part and pareel thereof, and do for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators aquit the said Robert Barker, his heirs, executors and administrators for ever, and finally by these presents hath given, granted, bar- gained and sold, assigned and set over unto the said Robert Barker all my lands at Namassakeesit, upland and meadow, given me by the town of Dux- burrough, or otherwise purchased with my money, except ten aeres, which was John Brown's garden lot, which I have sold unto William Tubbs, viz : A certain pareel of upland, bounded on the North by the land of Wmn. Tubbs, and on the South by the land of Robert Barker, containing one hundred aeres of land more or less, and twenty-five aeres of
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1663.
April 1. Vol. a.
Page 203.
upland. and three acres of meadow, more or less, which I purchased of Elias Thomas, which appears by a deed bearing date - together with twenty aeres of upland on the north side of Pudding brook. bounded by two marked trees, also four acres of meadow, more or less. lying on both sides of the brook. given me by the town of Doxburrough, together with two aeres of meadow, more or less. at Robinson's creek. also all the land of John Brown, upland and meadow, given him by the Court or town. which I purchased of him as appears by a deed bearing date - excepting the above said (ten aeres. which I have sold to Wm. Tubbs). All the above reeited premises, viz. npland and meadow land, with all the privileges, profits and apporte- nances there unto belonging. always excepting the above said ten aeres sold unto Wm. Tubbs. as is above expressed, to have and to hold, unto the said Robert Barker. his heirs. exeeutors, administrators and assignes. all the above said upland and meadow lands. from the day of the date of these presents. forever. to be the whole. and sole, and proper inher- itanee of said Robert Barker, and his forever without any let, molestation, disturbance or denial of me, of myself or any other person. or persons. elaiming in or under me. forever. In witness whereof. I. the said Wm. Pabodie have set my hand and seal, the day and year first above written.
WM. PABODIE.
her mark X ELIZABETH E. PABODIE. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of
DANIEL ALDEN.
William Pabodie and Elizabeth his wife acknowl- edge the sale of those lands expressed in this deed unto Robert Parker. this the first of April 1663.
Before me, JOIN ALDEN. Assistant.
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1665. June 29. Vol. a. Page 202.
Whereas the town of Duxbury hath granted a parcel of land unto Mr. John Holmes, containing a hundred acres, be it more or less, and lying at or about a place commonly called Robinson's brook. bounded as follows. viz : On the north side, with the land formerly granted into Wm. Keemp and Mr. William Witherly and JJohn Willis, (only there must be allowed 40 feet for a high way between the said lands to the common side to the bay), on the west side it is bounded with the land formerly granted unto Thomas Hayward Sen., and on the east, it is bounded with the meadow at Robinson's creek. and from the head of that meadow to the land of George Russel's children, and so along by the path that goes to the North, runs Southwardly so far as to a red oak tree marked by the path side, and from that tree, to another red oak tree marked which lies west- ward from that first marked tree, and so with a straight line westwardly till it meet with the bay path that lies at the head of the lands of Robert Barker, and so along the said path, and the head of the lands of Robert Barker until it meet with the above said bound of Hayward's land. These lands were ranged. laid forth, and bounded by Mr. Con- stant Southworth, Benjamin Bartlett and William Pabodie at the request of the town, and recorded and approved by the town, this Twenty-ninth of June 1665. by me
WILLIAM PABODIE. Town Carke.
1665. June 5. Vo !. a. We whose names are below written, were empan- eled upon a Jury for the laying forth of a sufficient footway through the land of Moses Simons and Page 205. Samuel Chandler, the which we have done according to our best diseretion, and bounded it as follows, that is to say, from the east side of the land of Samuel Chandler, unto the west side of the land of Moses Simons. marked out as follows. with six small saplings in the land of Samuel Chandler, and so
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unto four dry stakes in the land of Moses Simons. and so unto five green stakes, which reach the other way.
GEORGE SOLE. SEN. WILLIAM CLARKE.
PHILLIP DELLANO, SEN.
HENRY SAMSON.
EXPERIENCE MICILL.
ROGEN GLASS.
EDMAN WESTON.
JOSEPH PRIOR.
FRANCIS WEST.
SAMUEL HUNT.
ABRAHAM SAMSON. JOHN SPRAGUE.
1665. July 24. Vol. 5. Page 205.
Honored Sir: My due respects presented. I received your letter where in I understand you have sold unto William Tubs the ten acres of land at Namassakeeset, that we had of Mr. Brewster, for forty shillings ; the which I have accepted, and do therefore intreat you would be pleased in his behalf to record the same in your town books. that I have sold him, the said Tubs, his heirs, and assigns for- ever. the said land all my right and title - thereunto, as witness my hand, this the first of November 1655.
HOPSLELE FORSTER.
Transcribed by me July 24th, 1665.
WM. PABODIE, T. C.
1665. July 24. Vol. a. Page 206.
These are to certify and testify unto all men, that I. William Brett of Bridgewater, sometime an inhab- itant of Duxburrough, did some years past, sell all my lands, meadow and upland, to John Rogers of Marshfield. now deceased, lying in Matakiset, which was given to me by the town, to him and his heirs forever.
In witness whereof, I have set my hand July the 3d anno 1665.
WILLIAM BRETT.
Witness :
THOMAS HAYWARD.
Transcribed by me July 24th. 1665.
WM. PABODIE. Town Clarke.
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1665. July 24. Vol. 5. Page 206.
These are to certify and testify to all men that I, Thomas Hayward of Bridgewater, planter, some- times an inhabitant of Duxburrough, did some years since. sell all my land, meadow and upland, to George Russell of Marshfield, now deceased, lying at Matakesit, (which was given me by the Court at Plymouth, ) to him and his heirs forever. In witness whereof I have set my hand July 3d, 1665.
THOMAS HAYWARD.
Witness : S WILLIAM BRETT. THOMAS HAYWARD.
Transcribed July 24th, 1665-by me. WMI. PABODIE, T. C.
1665. June 23. Vol. a. Page 206.
Know all men by these presents, that I, William Wetherill of Scituate, do acknowledge that I sold to Jolin Rogers. Sen. of Marshfield, now deceased, ten acres of upland lying at the North west side of Namassakeetpit brook, on the left hand of the high- way as you pass from Plymouth to the great swamp, for the which land, the said John Rogers hath many years ago. fully satisfied me. Witness my hand June 23d, 1665.
WILLIAM WETHERILL.
Transcribed by me July 24th, 1665. WILLIAM PABODIE, T. C.
1665. July 24. Vol. a. Page 207.
Know all men by these presents, That I, William Pabodie of Duxburrough, have sold unto William Tubs of Duxburrough, ten acres of land which was the house lot of John Brown. lying on the North side of the brook at Namassakeesit, which was bought of John Brown, by William Pabodie, now sold to the said William Tubs, to him, his heirs and assignes forever.
Witness my hand this 24th of July, 1665.
WILLIAM PABODIE.
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1665. July 24. Vol. a. Be it Known unto all men, by these presents. that 1, John Cary of Duxburrough, planter, in the Colony of New Plymouth. do acknowledge to have made Page 207. over. and sold, all my right, title, and interest in two acres of meadow ground. be it more or less. lying upon the North side of that land called Pine Point, from my heirs and assignes unto Steven Briant, his heirs. executors, administrators and assignes. of the same town of Duxburrough, plauter. To the which bill of sale this 16th Jan'y in the year of Our Lord 1650-by me
JOHN CARY.
Witness : WILLIAM BRETT. JOIN SHAW.
Transcribed by me,
WM. PABODIE. Town Clarke.
1665. May 20. Vol. a. Page 207, 208.
The town have granted to George Partridge fifty acres about Mill brook, near Namassakeesit. and have ordered Mr. Constant Southworth and Win. Pabodie to lay it forth, who have done accordingly. Beginning on that side the brook towards Namassa- keesit. on the North west side of the path. the path being the bounds on the south west side from a white oak tree marked on four sides. by the path side, a little beyond the brook, and so along the path half a mile towards Matakesit, more or less, to a red oak tree marked on four sides on the northerly side the path, for the length, and from that red oak marked tree, north westward about fifty rods more or less, to another white oak tree marked on four sides, for the breadth. and from that marked tree to another marked tree distant from the first mentioned white oak tree, about fifty rods north eastward. - These afore mentioned trees and path. to be the bounds.
MAY 20th, 1665.
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1665. Ang. 10. Vol. a.
It was granted by the town that John Rouse of Marshfield, shall have sixty acres of land, near Namassakeesit opposite to Geo. Partridge, his lands Page 208. on the other side the path in that tract granted to Marshfield and Duxbery by the County, upon the condition that Duxbery shall have liberty to dispose of sixty acres more (within the same tract) to any of their inhabitants, and have appointed William Pabody on their part, to lay it forth unto him.
JULY 29th, 1665.
The land above mentioned was accordingly laid forth, and bounded. From a white oak tree marked on four sides, standing on the south side of the path, about twelve rods more westwardly than George Partridge his most westwardly marked tree, and from the white oak tree marked, about Sixty rods Southwardly to a red oak tree marked on four sides, and from the first mentioned tree along the path to Duxbery ward, about half a mile, more or less, to another tree, a red oak marked on four sides on the south side of the path, about twelve rods to the westward of George Partridge his most east- wardly marked tree, and from that last mentioned marked tree southwardly about 60 rods more or less, to another red oak tree marked on four sides. This pareel of land thus bounded, containing about Sixty acres, more or less, was laid forth by Anthony Snow of Marshfield and William Pabodie of Duxbury.
AUGUST 10th, 1665.
1666. May 12. Vol. a. Page 209.
The town have ordered Mr. Sebury and William Pabodie to lay out unto George Partridge forty acres of land on the west side the brook that runs out of Island Creek pond, beginning at the month of the pond, which accordingly they have done, and bounded it with the brook on the East side and the path that goes towards Namassakeesit, to be the bounds, on the north side until you come to the first old cartway that turns toward John Rogers his
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house. there being a red oak tree marked on four sides in the corner between the two ways, and then that path or way to be the bounds on the west side until you come to a little red oak sapling marked on four sides, standing on the east side of the path, about seventy rods distant from the path and marked tree, more or less, and from the said small sapling eastwardly under the brow of a steep hill somewhat to the southward of a line of a little pond, to a red oak tree marked on four sides, a little distant from the brook, and so unto the brook, for the South bounds of the said forty acres of land.
MAY 12th, 1666.
1666. July 18. Vol. a. Know all men by these presents, that I, William Pabodie of Duxburrough, for, and in consideration of ten shillings to me paid, did sell unto George Page 209. Russell of Namassakeesit, (now decased) ten acres of land at Namassokeiset, lying on the south side of the brook and path, which ten acres the town gave unto me, and do by these presents make over the said ten acres, with all the appurtenances there unto belonging, to be the proper inheritance of said George Russell,this heirs, executors, administrators and assignes forever, after the date hereof.
Witness my hand this 18th of July, 1666.
WILLIAM PABODIE.
1666. June 26. Vol. a. Whereas, the towns of Duxbury and Marshfield have granted unto William Clarke of Duxbury, sixty acres of land within that tract granted them by the Page 210. Court, and ordered Anthony Snow and William Pabodie to lay it forth, have accordingly laid it forth on the east side the great pond above Mamasakesit, beginning the measurement on the north side the Indian fence, from a red oak tree marked on four sides, and along the pond side, to another white oak tree marked on four sides standing on the northeast corner of the pond, and from that tree to the nearest part of the pond, and from that tree to another white
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oak tree marked on four sides, northerly, or there about, about seventy rods distant, more or less, for the breadth, and so to another red oak tree marked on four sides. standing about Northeast from the first red oak tree marked, and so unto the pond, which trees and pond are to be the bounds of the above said sixty acres of land.
JUNE 26. 1666.
No date. Vol. a. The town have given unto William Tubs, a certain parcel of land, about five aeres, more or less, Page 210. bounded with the lands on the south side the brook at Namassakeesit, that were given by the Court to William Brett, between the said land and the brook, all the mpland between the brook and Creek lot, being marked with divers trees, until yon come to a low brushed swamp upon the edge thereof stands a white oak tree marked on four sides, and from that tree to three spruce trees that stand near together, and so with a straight line much about west until it meet with the brook.
1664. Mch. 31. Vol. a. Page 220.
Be it known to all men whom it may concern, that I, Constant Southworth of Duxburrough in the jurisdiction of New Plymouth in New England, for and in consideration of three pounds in current pay in hand paid unto me ; have given. granted, bar- gained, sold, assigned and set over unto Roger Glass of the same town, certain parcels of land lying in Duxborrow, viz: ten acres of land more or less. lying about Honnds diteh, which was once John Tisdall's, sold by him nuto William Brett, and sold by William Brett unto me, Constant Southworth, and now sold by me unto Roger Glass, together with another parcel of land lying on the east side of north hill, containing abont five or ten acres, more or less, sold unto me Constant Southworth by Wil- liam Brett, and now sold by me nnto Roger Glass, all the said parcels of upland with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances there unto belong-
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ing, (always excepting the meadow lands there unto belonging with the liberty for a eartway to the said meadow,) and do by these presents, give, grant, bargained, assigned, and set over all the above reeited premises, together with all the privileges and appurtenances there unto belonging unto Roger Glass, his heirs, executors, or assignes for ever, and do by these presents bind myself, my heirs and executors for ever, after the date hereof. from any just molestation, or elaim or title in or for any of the above reeited pareels of lands.
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this last day of March One thousand six hundred, sixty and four.
CONSTANT SOUTHWORTH.
her mark X ELIZABETH SOUTHWORTHI.
PHILIP DELANO. WM. PABODIE.
1666. made 1643. recorded July 10, 1666. Vol. a. Page 212, 213.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Daniel Hicks of Scituate, in the jurisdiction of New Ply- mouth in New England, planter, for in coneederation of a sufficient sum of money to me in hand paid before the sealing and delivering hereof, by Thomas Bird of Scituate aforesaid, husbandman, have by these presents, do bargain, sell, assign and confirm from me the said Daniel Hicks, my heirs, executors, administrators and assignes, to him the said Thomas Bird, and his heirs, administrators, executors and assignes forever, the one half of a fifty aere lot of land, lying at (Mattacheesit within the township of Duxbury) that being that half of the said lot of land that lyeth to the southi, the said lot joining to thie land of George Russell, and on the west it bounds on the land of Jolin Hudson ; it is bounded on the one side with a white oak tree, on the other side with the marslı. To have and to hold the said southerly half of the above said fifty aeres of land from me the said Daniel Hieks, and my hcirs to him, the said
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Thomas Bird, and his heirs and assignes forever, with all the privileges and appurtenances there unto belonging, or in any way appertaining there unto, and all my right, title and interest in the premises. or any part or parcel thereof. To be holden of our Sovereign lord the King as of his manor of East Greenwitch in the County of Kent, in free and com- mon socage and not incapite, nor by Knight service. nor by rent and service thereof, and thre by deed of right accustomed, warranting the said sale and title of the premises against all persons whatso ever, from, by, or under, on the said Daniel Hicks, or by my right or title, claiming any right, title or interest in the premises, or any part or parcel thereof, and I, the said Daniel Hicks do further covenant. promise and grant by these presents, that it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Thomas Bird, either by himself or his attorney to record and enroll these presents, or to cause them to be recorded and enrolled in the Court of New Plymouth, according to the usual manner of recording and enrolling eve- denee. In witness of these presents, I, the said Daniel Hieks, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this twenty ninth day of September Anno Dom 1643.
DANIEL HICKS.
Signed, sealed and delivered in sight and presence of
ANTHONY DODSON. EDWARD WRIGHT.
On the fourth day of Oet. 1664, Anthony Dodson and Ann, the wife of Thomas Bird of Seituate, late deceased, appeared in Court and testified that this deed and the land therein expressed, was freely given by the said Thomas Bird unto the church of Duxborrough. Attested by Mr. Nathaniel Morton, Clerk of the Court for the jurisdiction of New Plymouthı.
The deed above written and the land therein expressed, that was given by Thomas Bird of Scit-
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uate, deceased, into the church of Duxbory, afterwards was given freely by the church of Dux- burroug, unto John Holmes of Duxburruh to be the proper inheritance of the above said John Holmes, his heirs, executors. administrators and assigns for ever, which deed is here truly transcribed and re- corded by order from the church by me.
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