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15 Ditto
Nathe1 Dane Esq
IO Ditto
Doct J. Manning Esq
7 Ditto
Doct D. Killam
9 Votes
Peter Osgood Esq
7 Ditto
Col J. Hutchson
5 Ditto
Richª Ward Esq
8 Ditto
Stephen Choat Esq
14 Ditto
Aaron Wood Esq
3 Ditto
For Lut Governor.
Sam11 Adams 8 General Linkoln 18 vots
Then the Town Maid choise of
Tyler Porter Esq for Moderator to finish the other businis
21y Voted 60 Pounds to repair the highways the Currant year
ly Voted a commitee of three to repair the Meetinghous Voted that the Selectmen be a commitey for the above purpos
(Viz) Lt Cornelius Baker Lt John Dodge and Richª Dodge.
att.
Richard Dodge Town Clerk.
Division of Fenc between Thos. Lewis and Sarah Patch Wido
We the Subscribers being Chosen by the Town of Wenham at a Legal Town Meeting on March ye sd 1789 as fenc vuewers and Sworn have bin coled uppon by Tho Lowis of Wenham to Devid fenc betwen him and the Widº Sarah Patch of sd Wenham on the 17th of March afore sd, Meet
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and measured the line of fenc in Despute and found it twelve Rods & one half of a Rod in the hole began at the States Road and set of to the Louis Six rods and one fourth of a rod and from thence Set of to sd Sarah Patch Six Rodes and one fourth of a rod the Parteys being Notifyed were both Present
Apriel ye 15th 1789.
Nata Porter S fencvuers
Isaac Dodge 2
A True entry from the return
Richª Dodge Town Clerk.
Dec ye 20th 1790 Then agread with Simon Dodge to find the Widº J Burn 2 Cord & 1/2 of hard Wood @ 13/Pr cord Also a Gread with Richª Dodge To find Joseph Knowlton two Cord & 1/2 of Wood at 13/Pr Cord.
A Greed with Samuel Fisk to ring the Bell one year from June the-1789 for twenty Shillings.
In Persuent to A Notification the thurtenth of June 1789 for the Purpos of hiring out the Poor of the Town of Wen- ham the Selectmen beng Meet this 2 1 th Day of June To Sett up sd Poor on these Conditions (viz)
the Persons to hom Will take sd Poor for the Least sum or sums shall have them on thes Conditions that is to say the Persones that take them shall find sd poor Sutable Meet Drink washing & Lodgin and keep their Clothes and other houshold furniture in as Good Repair as When they Recd them and in Case of sicknes the Town for sd shall pay for Doct. and Nursing.
Viz. Thos Fisk and Wife struck of to Sam11 Fisk at 4/6 per Weeck.
Anna Killam to Richª Dodge at 2/ 1 I Pr Weech
The Widº Abigal Poland to William Dodge at 1 /10 Pr Weeck.
Daniel Clinton to Israel A. Dodge at 5/41/2 pr Weeck.
A True Record from the Minutes
Richª Dodge T. Clerk.
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We the subscribers Selectmen of Wenham & Danvers have this Day of Febra 1790 meet in order to Preambulate and Re- new the bounds be twen said Wenham & Danvers have Preceded as followeth (viz)
begining at a White Oak marked D-W-B. Standing in the wall betwen Maj Billy Porter & Lu' Cor- Baker thenc Westerdley to a Stake & Stones at or near Leaches Meado so Coled at the Easterdly end Divisional line formerly be- twen Porters & Andrus farmes now owned by Israel Putnam the 3ª thence to a Stake & Stones standing on the Weasterd- ly Side of Wenham Caseway wich is the bound betwen sd Wenham & Porter farm so Coled thenc to a Stake & Stones Standing at the Westardly end of sd Case a bout Six poles at the Westard that being the Corner Bounds betwen sd Wenham Danvrs and Topsfield
Davied Prince Selectmen Sam11 Page of Danvis Cornelius Baker
Selectmen
Richª Dodge of Wenham
A true record from ye minits
Richª Dodge T. Clerk.
At an annual Town meeting of the Inhabitants of the Town of Wenham this 2nd of March 1790. Capt John Dodge Moderator
Capt Richard Dodge -
Lut John Dodge
Selectmen
Stephen Dodge
Stephen Dodge Town Clerk.
Isaac Porter T. Tres
Thomas Kimball Jr
Constables
Benja Edwards Jr
Daniel Herrick 2 Tythmen
James Friend
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Major B. Porter Nathl Porter
Sevr Hi-ways
Abm. Edwards
Ct P. Brown Lt Israel A. Dodge
Sevrs of
Jacob Dodge Jr
Sam1 Ober
fences
Isaac Porter
Jonª Knowlton
John Friend -
Dan1 Herrick
Nathan Brown
Hog Rieves
Jacob Dodge Jr
Joseph Fairfield
Dan1. Herrick
Corders Wood.
Wm Dodge
Josiah Ober Sealer of Lather.
John Perkins
Hay Wards.
Thomas Webber
Amos Batchelder
Sealer of W-Mes.
Ct Pal- Brown
Nicholas Dodge
Wardens.
Jona Knowlton
Lut. Israel A. Dodge
-
James Friend
Nath. Porter
Lt Israel A. Dodge Sam1 Ober
Lt. John Dodge Ct Rich Dodge
Jno Knowlton
Ct John Dodge
Isaac Porter
the above said officers sworn.
21y voted to asses £30 for to support Schools in this town the Currant year £20 of said money the midle & west Ward is to have, the other 1of the East ward is to have to defray the Charge of a School at their Descression
drivers Field
Edward Perkins
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WENHAM TOWN RECORDS
31y voted to Assess IIOf to pay the Rising Charges of the Town the Currant year
41y the Question was put whether the Swine should go at large in this town the year Insuing & it past in the negative. A true Record from the Original
Stephen Dodge T. Clerk.
At a Legal meeting of the Inhabitants of the Town of Wen- ham April 5 1790
In order to give in their vots for a Governor Leut Governor & Senators and other Business as by Warrant on file may more fully appear
His Excelency John Handcock. Esq 26 votes for a Governur
The Hon Sam Adams Esq.
26 votes for a Lt Govenur
Azor Orne Esq 26 votes
Sam1 Holten Esq 26
Sam1 Phillips Esq 26
Jona Greenleaf Esq 26
Senators
George Williams Esq 26
Stephen Choate Esq 7
Dr Dan1 Killam 19
Cap® Pelatiah Brown moderator for the remainder of the present Meeting.
2™ª Voted £60 to defray the charge of repairing the high- ways the currant year & that Labour be sett as last year
3rd Voted £120 for to pay the towns Debts that they are Indebted on Interest & that no orders be Recd' as payment for any part of the above Said sum & that Maj B. Porter & Nichalas Dodge be Colectors for to colect the Same.
41y Gave in 34 vots for Stephen Choat for A County Treas- urer
51' The Question was put whether thay wold reconsider the vote past at march meeting respecting the swine going at large the present year and It past in the negative then the Moderator declared the Meeting disolved
A rue record from the Minits
Attest Stephen Dodge T. Clerk.
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WENHAM TOWN RECORDS
May Meting
At a Legal meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Wen- ham for the purpose of Choosing A Representative On May 14 1790 the Question was put whether they wold Send any person to represent them at the Great & General Court, the currant year, & it past in the Negative then the Selectmen Desolved the Meeting
A True Record from the Minits
Attest Stephen Dodge Town Clek
Poor let out
At a meeting of the Selectmen June 21$ 1790
Then provided for the poor of Said town in the following manner (viz)
These persons that take them are to provide meet drink washing & Lodging & to make their Clothes & goods as good at the End of the year as when they Red'd them. in case of sickness the Doct" & nursing is to be paid by the town.
Dan1 Clinton struck of to Benj Dodge. for 6 / pr week. Thos Fisk & wife to Joseph Fairfield for 5 /61/2 per -
Anna Killam to John T. Dodge for 3/1 I pr week. Abigail Poland to Stephen Dodge for 2 / pr week. A true record from the original
Stephen Dodge T Cler
N.B. they also agreed with Dan1 Herrick to be pound keeper the currant year
Sextons agreement
In the Evening of the above said day the Selectmen agreed with Joshua Herrick to preform the Service of Sexton in this Town one year from this date for the Sum of 12 /
Stephen Dodge T. Cler
At a Legal meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham Oct. 4. 1790
In order to giue in their votes for a Representative to repre- sent them in Congress of the United States & they gave in the following votes (viz)
20 vots for Benja Goodhue Esq.
21y voted to accept the List of Jurors as they now stand in the Box after haveing Chosen Capt R. Dodge Moderator
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317 Chose Maj Billy Porter Lut Cor Baker & Stephen Dodge a Committe to agree with Cap' Richard Dodge on what terms they would Settle his demand mentioned in the 3ª article of this Warrant then the meeting was disolved
Attest Stephen Dodge T. Cler March Meeting
At an annual Town meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham March 1. 1791 Capt John Dodge Chosen Moderator The following votes were past.
Stephen Dodge Town Clerk.
Cap® Richª Dodge Lieu John Dodge Stephen Dodge
Selectmen
Isaac Porter
Town Treas.
Samuel Ober
Constables
Edward Perkins 5
James Friend
Tything men
Amos Dodge
Richard Hood
Isaac Porter
Surveyors
Amos Dodge
of
Wm Dodge
high
Jona Knowlton
ways
Benj Edwards Jr
Jacob Dodge Jr
Survs
L' Israel A Dodge
of
Nicholas Dodge
Fences.
Lut Israel A. Dodge
Abm Edwards
Edward Perkins
Hog Rieves
Joshua Orne
Dan1 Herrick
Cap® Thom Kimball
Richard Wood
Edward Batchelder
Hay wards.
Ct Richª Dodge
Dan1 Herrick
Joseph Fairfield 7 Dan1 Herrick
Nicholas Dodge j
Corders of Wood.
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WENHAM TOWN RECORDS
Amos Batchelder S-W-measures
Josiah Ober S-Lather
Thomas Webber Dear Reivs
N.B. the aboue officers all Sworn Except Jnoª Knowlton & Edmond Batchelder & Thomas Webber.
21y Voted to raise 120£ to defray the rising charges of the Town the Currant year
31y voted that the swine be shut up the 10th of this Instant March .
4 voted Capt Richard Dodge & Isaac Porter & Amos Dodge be a committe to repair the steeple of our Meeting house 5 voted that Maj Billy Porter Sell the paper money that is now in the Treasurers hands & purchase cloth & linining to make two burying cloths (viz) one large one Small for the Towns use at his descresion
61y Gaue in forty votes for John Pickering Esq for a County Registor then the Moderator declared the meeting disolved & it was disolved accordingly
Attest Stephen Dodge T. Cler
At a Legal meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham April the 4. 1791 in order to choose a Governor Lut. Governor & Senators & other business as by Warrant on file may appear Gave in 25 votes for his Exelency John Handcock Esq for Governor
Gave in 25 votes for Sam1 Adams Esq for Lieut Governor Stephen Choate Esq 23 votes Samuel Holton Esq 23 votes
Azar Orne Esq 23 votes
for
Samuel Phillips Esq 23 votes
Senators
Theophilus Bradbury Esq 23 votes George Williams Esq 23 votes
Then maide choise of Tyler Porter Esq for a moderator
21y voted 60 pounds to repair the highways the currant year 31y Gave inn 26 votes for Stephen Choate Esq for A. County Treasurer
41 voted to dismiss the fourth article in the warrant
51y voted 40£ pounds for the use of a school the Insuing year to be equaly divided in each district-then the moderator declared the meeting desolved & it was accordingly desolved A True Record Attest Stephen Dodge T. Clerk
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WENHAM TOWN RECORDS
At a Legal town meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Wenham on the 3ª day of may 1791.
In order to Chouse A representative to attend the General Court on the Last Wednesday of may Instant & did then Elect Maj Billy Porter for the above said Purpose & he de- clined serving then the town made Further trial & voted not to send any person.
After which Maj Porter Consented to sarve & his acceptance was declared
Then the meeting was disolved by the Selectmen
Atest Stephen Dodge T. Cler Poor let out
At a meeting of the Selectmen June 20th 1791 In order to provide for the poor of this town & did Provide for them on the usual maner (viz) the person that takes them is to find them sufficient Meat drink Washing & Lodging, their goods & their Clothing to be returned at the years End as good as when they Recd' them. Incase of Sickness the town is to pay the Doct' & nursing -
Anna Killam Struck of to Benja Edwards for 35 /4ª.
Thomas Fisk & wife to Tho Kimball Jr for 5/5 pr week Wid A Powland to Stephen Dodge for 2/2p week.
In the evening of the above said day did then agree with Joshua Herrick to perform the duty of Saxton one year from this day for Six Shillings
Also agreed with Dan Herrick to be pound-keeper the year Insuing.
A true Entry Attst Stephen Dodge T Cler
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Town of Wenham Oct 24th 1791.
Maj Billy Porter Moderator
Past the following votes (viz)
Ist voted to Adjoin the Towns of Ipswich Gloucester & Man- chester in a Petition to General Court Respecting the Cattle going at Large in our Common Land.
2ª voted Stephen Dodge & Capt Richard Dodge be a Com- mitte for the above Said purpose.
31y voted to Accept A List of Jurors as they now Stand in the box. then the meeting was disolved
Attst Stephen Dodge T. Cler
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WENHAM TOWN RECORDS
We the Subscribers having met this 29th of Nov 1791. In order to perambulate the Line & Renew the bounds Between the Town of Wenham & Topsfield have proceaded as follow- with, Beginning at a Stake & Stones near Wenham Cosway (so caled) being a bound Between Wenham Topsfield & Danvers, thence N. 361/2 East 11712 Poles to a Stone marked W: T. by a Wall thence N 15 East 821/2 poles to a stone Mark'd W-T at the N.E. corned of Robinsons Island (So caled) Thence N. 201/2 E 60 poles to a stake & stones At the S.W 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 &c - Nath1 Fisk )Commite Stephen Dodge )Selectmen
John Peabody jr § for John Dodge Jr § of Wenham
Topsfield
We the Subscribers having meet this 2 1st day of Nov" 1791. In order to perambulate the Line & Renew the bounds be- tween the town of Wenham & Beverly have proceaded as followeth (viz) Begining at a White Oask Tree in Lt Cors Bakers Wall Marked W : B : D then on a Straight Line S 711/2 East to a stone in Maj Billy Porters Orchard set in the ground marked W: B. Distance 84 poles & from said Stone to Alfords Stone is a straight Line S. 801/2 East 141 poles thence to a stone near Lieu James Kimball Wall marked W: B., thence to a Corner of A Wall on the East Side of the Country Road 31/5 feet South of an Apple Tree Standing to the N of Charles Dodges Land marked W: B thence to A stake & stones in Peter Woodburys Land 31/2 feet North of a poplar tree marked, thence to A Stone near the Wall on the South Side of the highway a few Rods to the East of Jacob Edwards Barn one Rod 1/2 Northerly of an apple Tree Marked W:B., thence to A stake & stones near Lar- coms Corner (so Caled) Marked W:B. thence to a heap of stones on the East side of Longham meddow, thence to a Stake & Stones on the East Side of Rack coon marsh (so Caled), thence to A White Oak standing in the wall form- arly owned by Nath1 Dodge marked W:B. then turning Northwardly to A White Oak Tree on gravely Ridge marked W-B with Stones about it, thence more Easterly to a Stump
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in Prestons Corner 3 feet Southerly of a Walnut Tree Mark- ed W: B. thence on a straight Line to a pine Tree marked, which is the Bounds between Manchester Wenham & Bev- erly.
Samuel Cole John Conant of John Dodge 2™ª Š
Bevrly
Selectmen Stephen Dodge ¿Selectmen of Wenham
We the Subscribers being a Committee appointed by the Town of Manchester & Wenham to perambulate On the Line & Renew the Bounds between Said Towns have Pur- suant to Such appointment Convened on the first of Nov 1791 & Renewed the bounds Begining at the heap of Stones at Beverly Corner, From thence to A Pine Tree Marked W:M, thence on Said Line till we Come to Dodges Stump (So Caled) Which is the Bounds Between Ipswich, Man- chester & Wenham &c -
Richª Dodge Committee for Francis Craft
Wm Tuck
Jonª Knowlton
Wenham
Committee fo Manchester
The three Foregoing Perambulations have been Examined And Recorded by me Attest Stephen Dodge Town Cler
At a Meeting of the Qualified voters of the Town of Wen- ham April 2nd 1792 Voted that the Price for labor on the Highway is as follows 4/pr day each man 1/8 pr Day each yoke of oxen 1 /8 Pr day each cart 1/4 Pr Day each horse John Dodge Jr T. C
At an annual Town meeting of the Inhabitants Town of Wenham March 6th 1792.
Tyler Porter Esq Chosen moderator the Following Vots were Past (viz)
John Dodge Jr T. Clerk.
Ct John Dodge 1
Richard Hood Selectmen
John Dodge Jr
Isaac Porter T. Tres"
Edmund Batchelder Constables Jacob Dodge Jr
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WENHAM TOWN RECORDS
James Friend } Tything men Amos Dodge
Lt Israel A. Dodge Isaac Dodge
Ens. William Dodge
Surveyors of
Ct Richard Dodge
highways
Ct Jonª moulton Isaac Porter Jacob Dodge Jr
1
Fences
John Baker
Tho® Lewis
Hog reaves.
Ens. William Dodge
Samuel Obear
Edmond Batchelder
Isaac Dodge
Isaac Porter
Haywards.
Edward Perkins
John T Dodge
Beniamen Edwards. Jr
1
Joseph fairfield Corders
Daniel Hirrick
of
Ens William Dodge
Wood.
Amos Batchelder Sealer of W' & measures
John Hooker Sealer of Lether
the foregoing of officers all Sworn Excepting Ens William Dodge Dan1 Herrick
Tho8 Lewis.
nd Voted the Seleitmen £4/ 10 for their services the Current year.
31y Voted to raise 120£ to Defray the rising Charges of the Town the Currant year
4'y Voted 40£ for Schools.
51y Voted that Maj Billy Porter Ct Richard Dodge Tyler Porter Esq Dea Caleb Kimball be a Committee to Consult Mr Swain & Surply the Desk at their discretion till April next and then mack report then the moderator declared the meeting Desolved & it was desolved accordingly
Attest John Dodge Jr Town Clerk
i
Surveyors of
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WENHAM TOWN RECORDS
At a Legal meeting of the Inhabitants of Wenham April 2th I792.
In order to Choose a Governor Lut Governor Senators & other Business as by Warrant on file may appear.
Gave in 23 Votes for his Excelency John Handcock. Esq. for Governor.
Gave in 23 Votes for Sam11 Adams Esq for Lut Governor.
Stephen Choate Esq 16 votes
Samuel Holton Esq
17 votes
Azor Orne Esq 18 votes
Samuel Phillips Esq 15 votes
Theophilus Bradbury Esq 14 votes For Senators
Daniel Thirston Esq
13 votes
Richard Ward Esq
4 votes
Jon.ª Greenleaf Esq
4 votes
Doct manning Esq I vote
Then made Choice of Tyler Porter Esq. for moderator
21y Voted £70 to repair the highways the Currant year
31y Gave in 26 vots for Stephen Choat Esq for a County Treasurer
then the moderator Declared the meeting Disolved.
Ens William Dodge Hag Reives
Nathaniel Porter and Sworn
Chosen
A True Record attest John Dodge, Jur., T. Cler
At a Legal town meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Wenham on the 2"ª Day of may 1792 in order to Choose a representative to Attend the General Court on the last Wed- nes Day of may Instant and Did then Elect Maj Billy Porter for the above said purpose and other Bisness as by Warrant will appear then the town made Choice of Ct John Dodge for a Moderator.
I. Voted that the meeting be adjourned to the twentieth of June next at Four o clock afternoon at the usual place of holding town meetings
A True Entry
John Dodge Jr T. Cler
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At a Legal town meeting Held by an adjournment this twentieth Day of June 1792 Ct John Dodge moderator I. Voted to Choose a Committee Consisting of three men.
2.1y Voted that John Dodge Jr Cap1 John Dodge and Cap1 Pelatiah Brown be a Committee to assist Mr Swain in surplying the desk till the first tus Day in Sept next and then Mr moderator Declared the meeting to be adjourned and it was accordingly adjourned to the first Tusday in Sept 1792 at five oclock afternoon at the usual Place of holding town meetings
A true Entry
John Dodge Jr T. Cler
At a meeting of the Selectmen June 20-1792
In order to Provide for the Poore of this town and did Pro- vide For them on the usual manner (viz) The Person that take them is to find them Sufficient meat drink washing and Lodging their goods and their Clothing to be returned at the years End as goods as when they recd them In case of Sickness the town Is to Pay Doct. and nursing.
The wido fisk struck of to Ct Thos Kimball for o-o-41/2 per week in favor of the town Anna Killam struck of to Jona Hobbs for 0-3-2
wid A. Powland to Benja Edwards. Jr for 0-2-2.
In the Evening of the above said day did agree with Joshua Herrick to Proform the duty of Saxton one year from this Day for 78 shillings also agried with Daniel Herrick to be Pound keeper the year Insuing
A True Entry John Dodge Jr T. Clerk
The above agreement in Truly recorded Attest John Dodge Jr T. Clerk
Att a meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Wenham on the Forth Day of Sept 1792. held by an adjournment Ct John Dodge moderator the following vots were past. (viz) I.1y Voted to Choose a committee of three men
2.19 Voted that Ct John Dodge Tyler Porter Esq & Dea Stephen Dodge be a Committee to Lack out for a Candaite and to surply the desk and to make provision for the charge
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Till the first tues day in January next and then make a report.
31y Voted to adjourn the meeting to the first Tusday in Jan' 1793 and then Mr moderator Declared the meeting to be adjourned at four o clock after noon.
A true Entry John Dodge Jr. T. Cler
Taken up by the subscriber in october 9-1792 Six stray sheep and one black Impounded in Wenham Town Pound three without any mark one with a slit in Borth ears one with borth Ears Croft one with a crop in the off Ear and a Slit in the Same with a nick in the under Side of the same.
Sam11 Obear hayward
At a Legal meeting of the Inhabitants of the Town of Wen- ham on the Second Day of Nov' 1792 in order to give in their vots for four Reprisentatives for the next Congress of the United States.
21y to give in their votes for Five Electors of the President & vice President of the United States.
For Representatives
Gave In for the Hon1 Benjamin Goodhue 22 Votes
For the Hon1 Sam11 Dextor, Jun. 22
For the Hon1 Do® William Eustis
22
For the Hon1 Fisher ames
22
Theophilus Person Esq
I
Doc' William Eustus at. Large.
For Electors
Gave in For the Hon1 azor orne 22 votes
for the Hon1 theophilus Person 22
for the Hon1 Frances Dana
22
for the Hon1 Encres Sumner
22
for John Coffin Jones Esquire
22
A True Record John Dodge Jr. T. Cler
Pramblating Ipswich and Wenham 1792 We the Subscribers having meet this Nineteenth Day of Nov' 1792.
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For the Purpase of Perambulating the Line Renewing the Bounds Between Ipswich and Wenham in the following maner (viz)
Begining at Dodges Stump so Coled thence to a Himlock 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 himlock 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 Knowltons house thence to a White oak Tree in Nathaniels Polands 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 Same1 Batchelders Land near to Perkins house thence to a himlock Tree marked in Daniel Herricks Land near Pleasant Pond thence to a himlock Tree marked on himlock Island thence to a Beach Tree on Fowlers Island marked thence to a white oak Tree marked thence to a nail maple so Caled.
John Dodge Sr. )Selictmen Jona Lamson Selictmen
Richard Hood. 1 of Edmund Patch
of
Wenham.
Ipswich
At a Legal Town Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Town of Wenham on the Twenty Six Day of Nov" 1792 Tyler Porter Esq Chosen moderator
Did but meet and adjourn to the thirteth Day of Nov 1792 at 3 o clock after noon.
A True Entry John Dodge Jr T. Cler
At a Meeting of the Freeholders and other Qualified voters of the Town of Wenham on the thirtieth day of November 1792. held by an adjournment Tyler Porter Esq Moderator the Following Votes were Past (viz).
First Voted that the Revend Mr adoniram Judson be In- vited to be The Minister of this Town in Concurance with the Churches Late Choice
2ly Voted that the Sum of Sixty pounds Lawful money be offered the Reverand Mr. adoniram Judson for a Settlement to Geather with the use of the Towns Parsonage and a free Contribution
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3ly. Voted that the Sum of Ninty five pounds Lawful money be offered the Reverd mr adoniram Judson for a yearly salary to be paid annualy or in a meadium Equivalent their to that shall be Currant at the Time of Payment duering his Continuance in the Ministry and Surplying the desk among this people.
4ly. Voted to Choose a Committee Consisting of five men to lay your Preposals before the Revª adoniram Judson
5ly. Voted that Capt John Dodge Maj. Billy Porter Capt Richard Dodge Richard Hood John Dodge Ju" be a Com- mittee for the above Purpose.
6ly Voted that the Meeting be adjourned to Friday the four- tenth Day of December Next at Two oclock after noon at the usual Place of holding Town Meetings.
A True Entry
John Dodge Jr T. Cler
At a Legal Town Meeting of the Freeholders and other Qualified voters of the Town of Wenham on the fourteenth Day of december 1792.
Held by an adjournment
Tyler Porter Esq Moderator the following Votes were Past (viz)
first Voted that the Meeting be adjourned one hour at this Place
2ly Voted that the sum of Sixty pounds be leaved on the Polls and Estates within this Town as Soon as may be wich is a sum voted at a Town Meeting on the thirtenth day of Nov last for a settlement For the Revª Mr Judson.
3ly Voted that Capt Richard Dodge Maj Billy Porter Capt John Dodge Richard Hood John Dodge Jun. be a Committee to make provision for a Counsel that may be Convened for the instalment of the Reveand adoniram Judson at the ex- pense of the Town.
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