The Massachusetts Tax Valuation List of 1771
The Massachusetts Tax Valuation List of 1771 contains the names and descriptions of taxable property of nearly 38,000 individuals who resided in 152 Massachusetts towns in 1771
Hardwick Massachusetts
Free Massachusetts Vital Records
This is a collection of free vital records books for Massachusetts towns, most of them known as “Tan Books.” Generally, these records go up to 1850 at which, the genealogist can use the census records to assist in identifying the family connections further. They’re called “tan books” because they were bound by tan cloth. Included with this article is an account of why and how these manuscripts were published along with links to all 274 Massachusetts vital record books which can be freely read.
Biography of Edward Franklin Warner
Edward Franklin Warner (1844-1911) was a notable farmer and dealer in agricultural implements in Cummington, Massachusetts, where he lived on his family’s 300-acre estate. Born and passing away on the homestead, he was deeply involved in local affairs. Edward married Ellen Lovell in 1869, and together they had one daughter, Ethel Susie Warner, who also actively contributed to her community. His lineage traces back to distinguished ancestors from England, highlighting the Warner family’s long-standing heritage both in America and abroad.
Biography of George Mixter
George Mixter, born in Hardwick, Massachusetts, on April 28, 1835, was a distinguished figure in early Rock Island, where he lived until his passing on April 20, 1897. A Yale graduate, he initially pursued law but shifted to a successful commercial career, notably in the lumber business. Though a dedicated Republican and active in local politics, he preferred education, serving on the Rock Island School Board. A man of deep convictions, he was well-read and widely respected, embodying the qualities of a true gentleman.