Natick Massachusetts

Free Massachusetts Vital Records

Vital Records of Bellingham Massachusetts to 1850

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 Alexander Montgomery

The Montgomery Company Incorporated, based in Hadley, Massachusetts, is a notable enterprise in the rose-growing industry, led by Alexander Montgomery and his sons, Alexander William and Robert James. The family boasts a rich lineage in farming and gardening, originally hailing from Scotland. Alexander Montgomery immigrated to the U.S. in 1872, managing various horticultural endeavors before establishing the Montgomery Company with his sons in 1910. The firm is renowned for its high-quality cut roses and has earned respect within the floristry community.