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In witness of all above we have hereunto Set Our hands.
Caleb Kimball
Thom& Kimball Stephen Dodge
Selectmen of Wenham
The above mentioned persons.
Inventory was £17-13-9
At a meeting of the Selectmen of Wenham June 22. 1786. Then agreed with Wm Dodge to keep Daniel Clinton one of the Poor of this town one year from this date for the sum of five shillings and three penc pr weak on conditions following (vis) said Dodge is to find said Clinton sufficient meet drink washing and Lodging and to return his cloths as good as when he rec'd them the Doc" and Nursing to be paid by the town in Case of Sickness in witness of all above We have hereunto set our hands.
William Dodge Caleb Kimball Stephen Dodge
Selectmen of
Wenham
N. B The above mentioned Persons Inventory was £I-5-2.
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At a meeting of the Selectmen of Wenham June 22 1786 then agreed with Ct Richard Dodge in behalf of Rodie Knowlton to keep the Wª Jane Knowlton one year from this date for three shillings pr week on the conditions following (viz) Sd Dodge is to find the Jane sufficient meet Drink washing and Lodging and to return her clothing and goods as good at the end of the year as when they Recd them. The town is to pay the Doc" and Nursing in Case of sickness In witness of all above we have hereunto set our hands.
Richard Dodge Caleb Kimball Isaac Porter
Selectmen of
Stephen Dodge Wenham
N.B. the above sd Jane
inventory was £9-8-2
At a meeting of the Selectmen of Weham July 25th 1786. Then agreed with Joshua Herrick to perform the duty of Saxton One year from this date for the sum of 558/ As witness our hands.
Caleb Kimball
Joshua Herrick Stephen Dodge
Selectmen of Wenham
At a meeting of the Selectmen of Wenham July 25th 1786 then Agreed with Daniel Herrick to be Pound Keeper in this town One year from this date for the Lawful fees as Witness Our hands
Daniel Herrick
Caleb Kimball Selectmen of
Stephen Dodge Wenham
A true record of the above agreement from the minets Attest. Stephen Dodge T. Clerk.
At a Legal Town meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham this 16th of Octo" 1786.
Tyler Porter chosen moderator. then adjourned the meeting to the 6th of Nov". at 3 oclock after noon.
On the adjournment on the said 6th day of Nov
Voted to raise £220 to defray the charges of the town the year currant
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2nd voted to make an addition to the ground that they voted to sell in Our meeting house on the 16th of May last (that is to say) so much as to make it as wide as Mr. John Friends pew on the other side
3d. Article dismissed. then the moderator disolved the meet- ing
A True Record Attest
Stephen Dodge T. Cler
Perambulations between Wenham & Beverly
We the subscribers having mett this 4th of Ocb™ 1786.
In Order to perambulate the Line & Renue the bounds be- tween The town of Wenham and Beverly have proceeded in the manor following (vis)
Beginning at a White Oak tree standing in Lt Cornelius Bakers wall marked W-B-D- thence running a straight line South 71 deg and 30 miles East to a Stone in Ct George Crowningshields orchard sett in the ground marked W. B Distance 84 poles, and from said stone to Alfords stone is a straight line which is South 80 deg and 30 miles East 341 poles. thence to a corner of a wall on the East side of the Country Road 33 feet S: of an apple tree standing to the N: of Charles Dodges Land formerly owned by Balch marked W-B. hence to a stake and stones in Peter Woodburys land 3₺ feet N .: of a poplar tree marked, thence to a stone in or near the wall on the S: side of the highway A few rods to the E: of Jacob Edueard's barn one rod } Northerly of an apple tree marked W. B. thence to a Stake & Stones near Larcoms Corner (so called) marked W. B. thence to a heap of Stones on the East side of Longham meddow, then to a stake and stones on the East side of rack coon marsh (so called) thence to a White Oak stump in wall formaly owned by Nath1 Dodge marked W: B. thence turning Northerly to a White Oak tree on gravely Ridge marked W: B with stones about it thence more Easterly to a stump in Prestons Corner 3 feet southerly of a walnut tree marked W: B. thence to a stake and stones in a straight line from Prestons corner afore said to a pine tree marked which is A Bound between manchester Wenham & Beverly &C.
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John Lovett4th) Selectmen
Caleb Kimball) Selectmen Joseph Wood S of Isaac Porter 5 of
Beverly
Wenham
A True record from the Original Attest Stephen Dodge T. Clerk.
Perambulation between Wenham & Manchester
Pursuant to an appointment of Manchester and Wenham. We the Subscribers this 13th day of Nov 1786 have convend in order to Perambulate on the Line and renew the Bounds between Said Towns as followeth (vis)
Begining at the heap of rocks at Beverly Corner from thence to a pine tree marked W: M from thence on said line until we come to Dodges Stump being the bounds between Ipswich Manchester & Wenham
Isaac Porter
Selectmen Francis Craft Selectmen
Stephen Dodge S of John Cheever of
Wenham Manchester
A true record att Stephen Dodge T. Cler
Perambulation between Danvers & Wenham
We the Subscribers being Lawfully authorized to perambu- late on the Line between the towns of Wenham and Danvers have this 29th of Nov. 1786 mett for that service and have Proceeded as followeth (vis)
Begining at a white oak tree marked D: W: B. standing in the wall between Land of Maj. Billy Porter and Lt Cornelius Baker, thence Norwesterly to a stake and stones at or near the head of Leaches middow at the Easterly end of the Division- al Wall formerly between Porters & Andrews' land, thence to a stake and stones standing on the Westerly side of the East End of Wenham Causway which is the Bounds be- tween Wenham & Porters Farm thence to a stake and stones standing at the Westerly end of Wenham Causway About Six poles to the Westwards that being a corner bounds be- tween Wenham Danvers & Topsfield.
Stephen Putnam - Committee Caleb Kimball
Joseph Porter John Sheldon
from Stephen Dodge
Danvers.
Wenham Selectmen of
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A True Record from the Minets
Attst Stephen Dodge Town-Clerk.
We the Subscribers having met this 29th Nov.™ 1786. In order to perambulate the Line & renue the bounds between the towns of Wenham and Topsfield have Proceeded as fol- loweth (viz)
Begining at a stake & stone near Wenham Causway (so caled) being a bound between Wenham Topsfield & Danvers From thence running N. 361/2 East 1171/2 poles to A Stone marked W: T: by a wall thence N. 15 East 821/2 poles to a stone marked W: T: at the N. E. corner of Robinsons Island so caled thence N. 201/2 East 60 poles to A Stake & Stone at the South West corner of Wenham Island so caled thence N. 581/2 East 29 poles to the River at the N. W. corner of Wenham Island thence Easterly by the River to Ipswich Line ec.
David Perkins Jr 2 of
Roger Balch
Topsfield Selectmen
Caleb Kimball Stephen Dodge
Wenham Selectmen of
A True record from the Original
Attest Stephen Dodge Town Clerk.
March meeting To Chose Town officers
At an annual town meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham March 6th 1787 Capt John Dodge chosen moderator the following persons were chosen into office (vis)
Deac Caleb Kimball -
Isaac Porter
Selectmen
Stephen Dodge
Stephen Dodge Town Clerk
Lt John Dodge
Treasurer
John Friend Nathan Brown.
Constables
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Abm. Edwards
Tythingmen
James Friend
Maj. Billy Porter
Isaac Porter
Surs ·highway
Ct Richard Dodge
Sam1 Ober
Surs
Ct Thomas Kimball Wm Dodge
of Fences.
Lt Israel A Dodge r Hog Reives
Tomas Lewis
Jona Knowlton
Joseph Fairfield Dan1 Herrick Wm Dodge
Corders of wood.
Tomas Kimball Jr -
Richard Friend
Haywards.
Abr™ Edwards
Amos Batchellor sealer W & ms
Josiah Ober Sealer of Leather
Thomas Webber Dear rieves
John Perkins
Daniel Herrick
Wardens.
Jona Knowlton
2 nd voted that the colectors bring every person whos abilety they suspect to the assessors for abatement with in one year from the date of his tax bill or suffer the loss him self in case of his default.
3ª Gave in 32 votes for Michail Hurley Esq County Treas".
Maj. Billy Porter Grand Juror for the currant year
Then the moderator Disolved the meeting.
A true record. Attst Stephen Dodge T. Cler
Governors meeting
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham duly warned and regularly assembled April 2nd 1787. for the choise of Public officers & other business As by warrant may appear
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James Bowdin Esq 6 votes
John Handcock Esq 3 I votes
for A Governor
Benja Lincoln Esq 20 votes
For a
Tho Cushing Esq 16 votes
S
Lt Governor
Sam1 Holton
23
votes
Israel Hutchinson
I9
Aaron Wood
I9
Peter Osgood
20
John manning
I9
Peter Coffin Esq
I9
Senators.
Benj Goodhue
4
Stephen Choat
3
Saml Phillips
3
Tristam Dolton
4
Jno Greenleaf
4
John Choat Esq
I
Tyler Porter Esq chosen moderator the following votes past. voted the Sum of 60£ to reparin the highways the currant year
Voted that the Sers be impowered to clear the highway in the winter season if need be after the tax is worked out with- in 3 days.
Voted that all deficent persons that refuse to work after no- tice be fined for them selves and team as much as per day as they are alowed in the summer season for their labor which is to be as last year
Voted Thomas Fisk to be under the care of the Selectmen voted that Nath1 Davisons tax be abated for the year 1786 A True Record attst Stephen Dodge, Cler
In the evening of the above mentioned day was sold by the Selectmen at public vandue to Ct Richard Dodge the ground on which the two hind seats stand in our meeting house for Seven pounds agreeable to the vote of the Town the 6 of November 1786
May meeting 1787
At a Legal meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Wen- ham May 18th 1787 for the purpose of choosing A repre-
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sentative and other business as by warrant on file may appear The Question was put wether they wold send or not & past in the Negative. Then Tyler Porter Esq was chosen Modera- tor for the remaining part of the business
voted to continue the Grammer School for an other year Voted that Richard Hood L' John Dodge & Amos Dodge be a committee to provide for said School
Voted the Selectmen be a committee to repair the meeting house as they think proper
then the Moderator Declared the meeting disolved
A True record Attst Stephen Dodge T. Cler
Bridge meeting
At a Legal town meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham June 22™ª 1786
Tyler Porter Esq moderator the following votes were past (vis)
Voted to Petition the general Court Liberty to erect a Bridge over beverly Ferry.
Voted to choose a committee of three men to form a petition Voted that Cpt John Gardner Tyler Porter Esq and Stephen Dodge be a committe for that purpose.
Then the moderator declared the meeting disolved A true record attest Stephen Dodge T. Clerk.
Anna Killam let out 2/10/w
At a meeting of the Selectmen, Wenham June 22nd 1787. Then agreed with the Wid Rebecar Cole to board Anna Killam one of the poor of this town one year from this date for the sum of 2/ 10ª per week. Said Rebaca is to find said Anna sufecant meet drink washing lodging and to return her goods and clothing as good as when She recd them the town to pay the cost in case of sickness for nursing & Doc". in witness of all above we have hereunto set our hands.
Rebecca Cole
Caleb Kimball Selectmen Isaac Porter $ of Daniel Clinton 4/ 1.
Inventory £17-1-7 Stephen Dodge Wenham
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At a meeting of the Selectmen of Wenham June 22nd 1787. then agreed with Ab™ Edwards to take and keep Daniel Clinton one of the poor of this town one year from this date on the consideration following (vis)
Said Ab™ is to find said Daniel sufficent meet drink washing & lodging & is to have 4/1ª pr week for the same & is to return his Clothes as good as when he recd them, the town to pay Doc' & nursing in case of sickness, in witness of all above we have hereunto Set our hands
Caleb Kimball )
Inventory £1-7-2 Isaac Porter
of Clintons cloths Stephen Dodge
At a meeting of the Selectmen Wenham June 22 1787 then agreed with Joseph Fairfield to Board Thomas Fisk and his wife one year from this date, on the Conditions follow- ing (vis)
Said Joseph is to find said Thomas & wife sufficent meet drink washing & lodging & is to have 5/9 P week for the same & is to return their clothes & goods as good as when he recª them & the town to pay Dec and Nursing in case of sickness in witness of all above we have hereunto set our hands
N. B. the inventory Caleb Kimball - of sd Fisks Estate Isaac Porter
£10-5-10 Stephen Dodge
Joseph Fairfield
At a meeting of the Selectmen Oct 15th 1787
Then agreed with Abm Edwards to find Jane Burn her wood from this time till the first of May next for £2-19-0 A true record from the minuts
Stephen Dodge T. Cler
Sexton agreement At a meeting of the Selectmen of Wenham July 25th 1787. Then agreed with Joshua Herrick to perform the duty of A. Sexton in this town one year from this date For the sum of 425/ as witness our hands
Caleb Kimball Selectmen
Isaac Porter
of
Daniel Herrick Stephen Dodge
Wenham
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At the above meeting agreed with Daniel Herrick to be poundkeeper One year from this date for the Lawful fee as witness our hands
Caleb Kimball
Isaac Porter
Selectmen of
Dan1 Herrick
Stephen Dodge
Wenham
A true record of the above mentioned agreements
Attest Stephen Dodge T. Cler
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham Oct. 30th 1787. Tyler Porter Esq chosen moderator.
voted the sum of £200 pounds for the currant year
voted that the money now rased be paid in six months after it is assessed & that no orders shall be Recd in the payment of the above mentioned sum of £200 except Mr Swain, or a discount whare the town Oweth on Interest
voted to accept the List of Jurors then presented & that the Selectmen be a committee to separate them
voted to dismiss the 3ª article in the warrant respecting build- ing A bridge over Beverly Ferry
A True record Attest Stephen Dodge T. Cler
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Wenham this 4th of Nov 1787.
Tyler Porter Esq moderator
voted to choose 2 men as agents to represent them at the Hon1e General Court now siting in Boston, to satisfy the Legeslature of the proporiety & reasonableness of the Petition of George Cabot Esq & others respecting building A bridge over Beverly Ferry
Voted that Capt John Gardner & Capt Richard Dodge be the men for the above said purpose
then the Moderator disolved the meeting.
A true Record attst Stephen Dodge T. Cler
Preambulation Ipswich & Wenham
We the Subscribers having met this 22"d of Dec™. 1787. For the purpose of preambulating the Line & Renewing the Bounds between Ipswich & Wenham in the following maner (vis)
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Begining at Dodges Stump so caled thence to a hemlock tree marked on the edge of the upland on the West side of the Brook, thence to a white oak tree marked in the wall thence to a hemlock marked thence to a pine stump with stones about it thence to a stake & stones on the North side of Snake hill thence to a White Oak stump near Ezra Knowl- tons house thence to a white oak tree in Nath1. Powland land marked thence to a walnut stump in John Gardners Land thence to the highway to a post in the wall near said Gardners house thence to a walnut tree in the corner of Batchelders land near to Perkins house thence to a hemlock tree marked in herricks land near pleasant pond, thence to a hemlock tree marked on hemlock island thence to a beach tree marked on fowlers Island. marked thence to A white oak tree marked thence to A Nail maple so caled.
Caleb Kimball ) Selectmen Nath1. Wade Selectmen
Isaac Porter of Jonª. Lamson
of
Stephen Dodge) Wenham
Ipswich
At a Legal meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham. On the 19th of Dec' 1787
Tyler Porter Esq Moderator.
I-Voted to abate Dan1 Kilhams Poll Tax to the town since he had been confined
2nd The Question was put whether they wold abate Peter Dodge his poll Tax for the last year and it past in the Nega- tive, then the meeting was ajourned to the 26th of this Dec™ at two oclock afternoon.
A delegate chosen On the adjournment on the said 26tn of Dec".
voted that Mr Jacob Herrick be a Deligate to represent town at a convention to be holden at the State house in Boston, on the second Wednesday of Jany next in order to take under consideration the late Constitution or form of government proposed for their assent & radifidion.
A True Record attest Stephen Dodge T. Cler --
At an annual Town meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham March ye 1788
Capt. John Dodge Chosen moderator the folowing persons were chosen into office (viz)
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L' C Baker - Selectmen sworn.
Lt J. Dodge
Richª Dodge Richard Dodge Town Clerk .- Sworn
Isaac Porter Town treasurer Sworn
Maj. B. Porter
Constables Sworn.
Cap® J. Gardner
John Friend Eb" Porter
Surveyors of
Cap® John Dodge
highways
Capt. P. Brown
Surveyors of
Jno Thilden
Capt T Kimbal
fences.
James Friend -
Daniel Herrick
hog riefs
Jnoth Knowlton
Joseph Fairfield Daniel Herrick
Corders of wood.
Ens™ Wm Dodge Rich Friend
Lt Isreal A. Dodge Jona Knowlton
haywards
Amos Batchaller Sealer W & meas
Josiah Ober sealer of Leather
John Perkins
Dear reifs
Sam11. Fisk
Jn° Friend Benja Edwards
Wardens.
The 2nd article in the Warrant for the afore sd meeting re- ferred to the Selectmen
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31y Voted Richª Dodge Lt John Dodge & Isaac Porter be a Committee to repair the Meetinghous
4 Article adjourned to Aprel meeting
51y Voted that Capt P. Brown Mr Stephen Dodge & Isaac Porter be a Committey to meet a Committey from Ipswich to settle the line from the nale maple to Topsfield line A true record from the Minets Attst
Richard Dodge T. Clerk.
At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Town of Wenham Duly Warned & Regularly assembled this 7 Day of Aprel for the Choice of Governor & Senet & other business as by warrant may appear viz
John Hancock Esq
13 vots
Governor
Elbridge Gerry
IO vots
James Warren Esq
12 vots
Lt Governor
Benj Lincon Esq
12 vots
Azor Orne Esq
14 vots
Samuel Holton Esq.
8 vots
Sam11 Philips Esq
12 vots
Jon Greenleaf
6 vots
John Choat Esq
6 vots
Stephen Choat Esq.
5 vots
Aaron Wood Esq
IO votes
Co11 Isreal Hutchinson Io vots
Tristom Dolton
IO vots
Richard Ward
IO vots
Daniel Killam
12 vots
Peter Osgood
II VOts
John Maning
9 vots
21y. Voted 60 Pounds to repair hi ways to be assesed on sd Towns acct the same rate as labor has ben set for several years past.
3 17. voted to abate Mr Daniel Killam Pol tax to the State. 4. voted that the Constables for the futer may Warn Town meetins by puting up Notifications as the Selectmen shall Direct
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This agreament Maid by & between Cornelius Baker and John Dodge and Richª Dodge Selectmen of Wenham and a Comity for sd Town and Joseph Knowlton of Beverly Mar- riner all in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts
Witniseth that where as the Town of Wenham a for sd hath for sum time past Suported the Widº Jane Knowlton mother to the sd Joseph Knowlton the sd Joseph Knowlton agreas and promies that fer ye futer to maintain his sd mother Jane Knowlton so that the Town of Wenham after sd shall know no futher Cost or Charge fer hur suport During hur natural Life, and the a for sd Cornelius John & Richª as Selectmen or Comitey in behalf of ye sd Town of Wen- ham Do promise to Give to the sd Joseph Knowlton two Cords & half of hard wood and not to tax the a for sd Wido thirds aneuly during hur natural Life. in witnis of all above Riten we have hereunto set our hands this 13th of may 1788 Joseph Knowlton Richard Dodge Selectmen
Cornelius Baker of Wenham or Comitey
We the subscribers Chosen a Commitey of the Town of Ipswich and Wenham at there annuel Town meetings held March 1788 to Sette the line between the sd Towns from the Nail Maple to Topsfield line have attended that Service and are agread that the line runs as followeth (viz)
from the the White Oak standing on Fowlers Island so coled to the Nale Maple & so on a continued course to the fenc dividing land of Dec" Soloman Dodges from Wenham Island so coled from thence as the fence now standeth to the River thence as the sd River runs up to the Line between Topsfield & Wenham
Wenham March 14th 1788.
Attest Richª Dodge T. Clerk.
Paletiah Brown - CommitteeNath11 Wade
Isaac Porter for Jon11 Lamson
Committee for
Stephen Dodge Wenham Ipswich
Attest or true records from the Return
Richª Dodge T. Cler
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May meeting
Att a Legal Meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham Assem- bled May the 16th 1788 for the purpos of Chusing a Repre- sentative to Send to the General Courte the Currant Year and other bisnes as by Warrant on file may apear the Vot was put whether thay or the Town wold send one or know. Past in the negitive then Dec" Caleb Kimball was chosen Moderator to finish the other businis (viz)
21y Voted not to continue the Grammer School the year in- suing
then the Moderator Declared the Meeting Disolved.
A true record from the Minites
Richª Dodge T. Cler
Persuant to a advertisment Dated ye 14th of June 1788 in order to hire out the Poor of the Town of Wenham to those persons that may appear to take them for the loest sum, on friday, the 20th Day of sd June, the Day being come a nom- ber of the inhabitants being assembled at the house of Tyler Porter Esq for the a bove purpos, the Selectmen proceeded to set up the following poor on these Conditions (viz) the Per- sons to home they should be struck of shall find sd poor sutable victuals Drink washing and Lodgin and keep their Cloths and other houshold goods that they may have in as Good repair as when they Rec'd them and in case of sicknes the afor sd Town is to pay the Doctor and nursing (viz) Thos Fisk & wife bid of by Ens William Dodge at 5/5 Pr week.
Daniel Clinton to Tho. Kimball at 5/pr week. and trans- furd to Benj Edwards for the same
Anna Killam to Thomas Clark at 3/71/2 pr weak.
A true record from the minits
Richard Dodge T. Cler At a Legal Town meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham assembled this 17 Day of Oct 1788
Tyler Porter chosen Moderator
Voted Not to rase any money at this meeting.
21y Voted that the Selectmen Set a price for Digin graves the Curront Year
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31y Voted that this meeting be ajorned to fryday next. the Day of ajornment being com the meeting Disolved.
Voted that the Selectmen sett a price on Digin graves & rung the bell for funerales (viz) for Diging a Grave for a Groon person 5/- for a Child two Shillings for ringing the Bell for a Funeral 2/ test Richard Dodge T. Cler
Att a Legal Townmeeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham Dec ye 18th 1788 in order to give their Votes for a Rep- resentative to set in the Congress of the United States Voted as followeth (viz)
Doc' Sam11 Hotton Esq 20 Votes for a Representative- for Electers or Candidates for Electors George Cabot Esq 1 5 votes
for the President & Vice President Sam11 Phillips Esq 14 votes
Benj. Goodhue Esq I vote
A true record from the minits
Richard Dodge T. Clerk.
Att a Legal Town meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham Jan 29th 1789. in order to Give in their Votes for a Repri- sentative to set in Congress of the united States agreable to a precept for the above purpose the Hon. Benja Goodhue 16 Votes
Attest Richª. Dodge T. Clerk.
Wenham Dec ye 2ª then a Greed with Simon Dodge to find the Widº J. Burn three Cord of Wood at 13/pr cord and Joseph Knowlton two Cords and half of wood at 16/pr cord. Cornelius Baker John Dodge Jr. Richd Dodge T. Clerk.
Att a annual Town Meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham Marchthe 3ª 1789
Assembled in order to Chuse Town Officers for the currant year Mr Stephen Dodge Moderator the folowing persons were Chosen into office viz Richª Dodge Town Clerk.
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Lu' Cornelius Baker -
Lut John Dodge Richª Dodge
Selectmen
Isaac Porter Town Treasurer
Lut James Kimball
Constables
Ens William Dodge
sworn.
Luº C. Baker
Jacob Dodge Jr
Surveyors of
Nicholas Dodge
highways. sworn
Thos Kimball
Nathe1 Porter
Surveyors of
Isaac Dodge
fences sworn.
Lut C. Baker
Lut John Dodge
Hogreifs
Richª Dodge
Amos Batchelder Sealer of weits & measures
Jona Knowlton
Daniel Herrick
Thos. Webber
Hawards.
Lut Israel A. Dodge
sworn.
Lut Jno. Dodge
Joner Ober Sealer of Leather
Amos Dodge Tithenmen
James Friend
James Friend sworn.
A True Record from the minites
Richard Dodge Town Cler
21. Voted one hundred and thirty pounds to Defray the rising Charges of the Currant Year.
3 Voted thurty Pounds to keep a Destrick School the Present year then the Moderator Desolved the Meeting
A True Record from ye Minites
Richª Dodge Town Clerk
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At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham this 6 Day of April 1789
Assembled for the purpos of Giving in their Votes for Gov- ernor Lu' Governor and Senators and other busines as Pr Warrant on file appears (viz)
for Governor his Exelency J. Handcock Esq 22. the Honor- able James Bodwin Esq 4
For Senators
Azor Orne Esq 15 vots
Sam11 Phillips Esq
13 Ditto
Sam11 Holten Esq
18 Ditto
Jona Jacson Esq
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