the Old Planters of Beverly in Massachusetts and Thousand Acre Grant 1635

"The Old Planters of Beverly in Massachusetts and the Thousand Acre Grant of 1635" is a detailed historical investigation into the lives and legacies of the first European settlers of the Beverly region. Written by Alice Gertrude Lapham, this work focuses on the pivotal "Old Planters" who established themselves in the Massachusetts Bay Colony prior to the arrival of the Winthrop Fleet. At the heart of the narrative is the Thousand Acre Grant of 1635, a significant land distribution that determined the geographic and social foundations of the area for generations to come.The text provides an in-depth look at the families of key figures such as Roger Conant, John Woodberry, and John Balch, examining their roles in the community and their efforts to secure legal recognition of their lands. By drawing upon primary records and local lore, the book explores the administrative challenges and the rugged realities of 17th-century coastal life. This volume serves as an indispensable resource for historians of early New England, genealogists tracing North Shore lineages, and anyone interested in the legal and social mechanisms of colonial American settlement. "The Old Planters of Beverly in Massachusetts and the Thousand Acre Grant of 1635" offers a clear window into the birth of a historic American town.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 may 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.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.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.

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