Plymouth County MA

Plymouth County MA, located in the southeastern part of Massachusetts, is a region steeped in American history and natural beauty. Established in 1685, the county holds the distinction of being one of the first governmental units in the United States, formed just 65 years after the arrival of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in 1620. This area, named after Plymouth, England, serves as a living museum of the early colonial era, featuring landmarks such as Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower II, replicas of the original settler’s community and their ship. Geographically, Plymouth County is characterized by its varied landscapes that include coastal shorelines, dense forests, and clear ponds, making it a picturesque representation of New England’s charm. The county’s development over the centuries has seen a blend of agricultural, maritime, and industrial growth, reflecting the broader evolution of the region.

Genealogy of Joseph Baker of Marshfield Massachusetts

Z173. NICHOLAS BAKER: probable father of Z174 SAMUEL BAKER: made Freeman in 1657; m. Eleanor Winslow. Z175 KENELIN BAKER: b. 1657; m. Sarah Bradford. Z176. KENELIN BAKER: b. 1695; m. Patience Dolen. Z177 WILLIAM BAKER: b. Oct. 16, 1734; m. Hannah Lincoln. Z178 WILLIAM BAKER: b. Sept. 10, 1759; m. Abigail Low. Z179 JOSEPH BAKER: b. Marshfield, Mass., Sept. 24, 1794; m. Olive Cushing. Z180 JOSEPH BAKER: b. Marshfield, Mass., Feb. 27, 1827; m. Martha Jane Perrin. Sarah James: b. Thompson, Conn. a181 JAMES BAKER: b. Nov. 28, 1824; m. Lydia Ann Mentzer, b. Jan. 8, 1826; had John, James, … Read more

Howard Genealogy of Bridgewater and New Bedford Mass.

The ancient town of Bridgewater, the first interior settlement of the Old Colony, has been the birthplace and the home of many who have made the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts rich in stories of good lives devoted to the development and uplift of the community, and not the least among these may be mentioned the late Capt. Benjamin Beal Howard, philanthropist, whose name is perpetuated in Howard Seminary, which he founded, and his son, the late Francis Edward Howard, philanthropist, statesman and upright, patriotic and useful citizen.

1867 Rochester Massachusetts Directory

Alley Charles H. farmer Allen Daniel, master mariner Allen Joseph, farmer Ashley George H. mariner Ashley Rufus M. mariner Atwood Elias, cooper Atwood Thornton, cooper Atwood Warren, cooper Barrett William, butcher Bates Elijah farmer Bates Ephraim, farmer Bates Rowland B. master mariner Bearse Gershom, shoemaker Bennett Henry H. farmer, Bennett John, farmer Bennett John G. farmer Bennett Michael, farmer Benson Benjamin, mariner Benson Charles S. shoemaker Benson Ephraim, farmer Benson John A. master mariner Benson Joseph D. farmer Benson Rufns, farmer Benson William, farmer Bisbee Josiah, farmer Bishop Alvin, farmer Bishop Charles H. farmer Bishop Israel S. farmer Bishop Joseph … Read more

Descendants of William Brett of Bridgewater, MA

Ellis Brett, president of the Plymouth County Trust Company, of Brockton, and one of that city’s honored and respected citizens, is a worthy representative of historic New England ancestry, the Brett family having resided in this community since the first settlement of the mother town of Bridgewater, from which the town of North Bridgewater (now Brockton) was set off. Mr. Brett was born in the latter town Oct. 23, 1840, only son of Ephraim and Ruth (Copeland) Brett. The early history of the Brett family in America begins with William Brett, who came to Duxbury, Mass., in 1645, from Kent, England, and later became one of the fifty-four original proprietors and first settlers of the town of ancient Bridgewater, settling in the West parish of the town. He was an elder in the church, and often when the Rev. James Keith, the first ordained pastor of the church there, was ill, Mr. Brett preached to the people. He was a leading man in both church and town affairs, and was deputy to the General Court from the date of the in-corporation of ancient Bridgewater in 1656 to 1661. That he was well educated and intelligent is manifest from a letter to Governor Winslow, still extant, and he was much esteemed by his brethren and often employed in their secular affairs. He died Dec. 17, 1681, aged sixty-three years

History of Duxbury Massachusetts

An historical sketch about Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts as abstracted from the Plymouth County Directory and Historical Register of 1867. Includes a list of the men from Duxbury who gave their life during the Revolutionary War.

History of Marion Massachusetts

An historical sketch about Marion, Plymouth County, Massachusetts as abstracted from the Plymouth County Directory and Historical Register of 1867. Includes a list of the men from Marion who gave their life during the Revolutionary War.

Descendants of Jonathan White, Brockton, MA

HON. JONATHAN WHITE, for sixty years a member of the Plymouth county bar and a citizen of note in what is now Brockton, Plymouth Co., Mass., was born Aug. 22, 1819, in that part of Randolph called East Randolph (now Holbrook), Norfolk Co., Mass., son of Jonathan and Abigail (Holbrook) White. The Whites have lived in this section of Massachusetts from the time of the earliest settlements, and the members of the family in every generation have upheld the honorable name. Mr. White’s lineage from the immigrant ancestor follows: Thomas White, probably from England, was in Weymouth as early as … Read more

1867 Plymouth County Massachusetts Directory, Eating Houses to Furniture Manufacturers

Eating Houses (See also Oysters & Refreshments) Edge Tool Manufacturers Jacobs Jos & Son, Hingham Embroidery Stamping Thomas B. O., North Bridgewater Expresses Abington, Ford, 3 Washington St. Boston Bridgewater, Alden, 5 Congress sq. Campello, Hancock, 5 Congress sq. Campello, K. B. Kinsley, 11 State East Abington, Randall, 3 Washington East Bridgewater, Sampson & Co., 5 Congress sq. East Pembroke, Alden 5 Congress sq. Halifax, Rich & Weston, 6 Congress sq. Hanover, Randall, 3 Washington Hanover, Jones, 5 Congress sq. Hanson, Rich & Weston, 5 Congress sq. Hanson, Brooks, 34 Court sq Hingham, Cushing, 3 Washington Hingham, Kennerson, 8 Court sq Joppa Village, … Read more

Bass Genealogy – Leicester MA

BASS, JOSEPH, was early a seafaring man and a ship-master in the West-India trade. He came from Plymouth County to Leicester with his family. His wife was mother of John Hobart, Esq. Their children were Manly; Matilda, m. a Reed; Saba, m. William Lynde; Warren, removed to Lisbon, New Hampshire; Betsey, d. unmarried. His wife d. 1816; he in 1829, aged seventy-five. He lived in the house opposite Mrs. Newhall’s.

Biography of Hon. Elmer Wallace Holmes

Hon. Elmer Wallace Holmes is the accomplished editor of the Riverside Daily Press and Weekly Press and Horticulturist. He has been identified with the growth and prosperity of Riverside since 1875, and it is safe to say that there are few men in the community who have done more to advance the horticultural and other industries of that city, and show to the world its possible resources and productions of its prolific lands than Mr. Holmes. The subject of this sketch came to Riverside, broken in health and seeking a desirable home and quiet pursuits. He early saw the possibilities … Read more

History of Bridgewater Massachusetts

An historical sketch about Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts as abstracted from the Plymouth County Directory and Historical Register of 1867.

1867 Duxbury Massachusetts Directory

Adams John, farmer Alden Benjamin, auctioneer Alden Henry, laborer Alden Ichabod, laborer Alden James, farmer Alden John, trader Alden John, jr. master mariner Alden Samuel, boat-builder Alden Thomas, farmer Alden William J. deputy sheriff Alden William J. jr. shoemaker Ames Thomas K. shoemaker Armstrong John, shoemaker Arnold Abel C. shoemaker Arnold Gamaliel, shoemaker Arnold Orson M. shoemaker Atwell George, farmer Atwell Samuel, selectman Baker Alven, carpenter Baker Daniel, farmer Baker George Baker Geo. L. Baker Granville, shoemaker Baker Harvey, ship carpenter Baker Herbert, shoemaker Baker Sumner B. farmer Baker Walter, shoemaker Bailey Edgar H. shoemaker Bailey George H. house carpenter … Read more

1867 Marion Massachusetts Directory

Allen Andrew M. carpenter Allen Bartholomew G. mariner Allen Charles A. laborer Allen Charles C. teamster Allen George D. mariner Allen Henry D. farmer Allen Henry M. agent for whaling vessels Allen John D. carpenter Allen John M. architect Allen Silas B. carpenter Allen Reuben, farmer Allen Stephen, farmer Allen Weston, farmer Atwood Alexander A. mariner Atwood George W. mariner Atwood Warren, farmer Bachelder John, physician and surgeon Barden Frederick, master mariner Barden Jordan B. prop’r. Manou and New Bedford stage Bartlett William H. farmer Bates George S. farmer and trader Bates Jared, farmer Bates John S. merchant Bates Prince … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Samuel Thomas Wellman

Wellman, Samuel Thomas; mechanical engineer; born, Wareham, Mass., Feb. 5, 1847; son of Samuel K, and Mary L. Besse Wellman; educated, Norwich University, Vermont, B. S. and C. E. (hon.); married, Stoneham, Mass., Sept. 3, 1868, Julia A. Ballard; issue, Mina Bessie, Aug. 11, 1870, Addle Lena, June 1, 1872, Wm. S., Nov. 1, 1874, Holley G., May 19, 1881, Frederick S., Dec. 8, 1887; served as corporal Co. F, 1st New Hampshire Heavy Artillery, 18641865; built first open hearth furnace in United States to make steel commercially, Bay State Works, Boston, 1870; engineer and supt. Otis Steel Co., 18731889, … Read more

Ancestors of Warren A. Reed of Brockton Massachusetts

The Reed family of Brockton, Mass., a leading member of which was Judge Warren A. Reed, lawyer and jurist, who for over a third of a century had been one of the foremost citizens of Brockton, and during the greater part of that long period connected with the judicial, civic and financial interests of the city, district and State, is one of long and honorable standing in this Commonwealth, and one the forerunner of which came to these shores over two hundred and fifty years ago. Many members of this historic family have given good account of themselves, and many are there who have been prominent in the history of this country. An account of the branch of the family to which Judge Reed belongs is here given in chronological order, beginning with the earliest American ancestor.

History of Hanson Massachusetts

An historical sketch about Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts as abstracted from the Plymouth County Directory and Historical Register of 1867. Includes a list of the men from Hanover who gave their life during the Revolutionary War.

History of Plympton Massachusetts

An historical sketch about Plympton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts as abstracted from the Plymouth County Directory and Historical Register of 1867. Includes a list of the men from Plympton who gave their life during the Revolutionary War.

1867 Plymouth Massachusetts Directory

Alexander J. rope maker, Court Alexander Samuel, carpenter, Spring Alexander Samuel L. machinist. Court Alexander Samuel T. shoemaker. Court Alien C. B. laborer, Mt. Pleasant Allen George, sea captain. South Allen Joseph, farmer. Sandwich Allen Sherman, sea captain, Warren Allen Sherman 2d, shoemaker, Warren Allen Winslow, seaman. Sandwich Andrews George F. editor O. C. Memorial, Court Arthur J. P. sea captain, Court Arthur Richard, rope maker, Court Atwood A. J. merchant, Summer Atwood A, V. sea mail. Market Atwood Edward B. watchmaker, Main Atwood E. W. jeweler. High Atwood Fred, shoemaker, Chiltonville Atwood George H. shoemaker. So. Pond Atwood J. … Read more

History of Marshfield Massachusetts

An historical sketch about Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts as abstracted from the Plymouth County Directory and Historical Register of 1867. Includes a list of the men from Marshfield who gave their life during the Revolutionary War.

History of Rochester Massachusetts

An historical sketch about Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts as abstracted from the Plymouth County Directory and Historical Register of 1867. Includes a list of the men from Rochester who gave their life during the Revolutionary War.