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
Sanford Maine
Ancestry of Moses Adams Packard of Brockton, Massachusetts
Moses Adams Packard, born on February 28, 1843, in New London, N.H., became a prominent shoe manufacturer in Brockton, Massachusetts. A self-made man, he began his career by crafting shoes at home before enlisting in the Union Army during the Civil War. After returning, he established his own shoe manufacturing business, the M. A. Packard Company, known for quality products and significant employment. Active in civic affairs, Packard was involved in various local organizations and agriculture, reflecting a dedication to both community and industry.
Descendants of George and Maturin Ricker
The descendants of two brothers, George and Maturin Ricker of Dover NH who’s descendants resided principally in New Hampshire and Maine.
Biography of Joseph Reed Burgess
Joseph Reed Burgess, born on May 21, 1893, in Rockland, is a prominent educator in Hampden County and Western Massachusetts. After graduating from Harvard and the Bridgewater Normal School, he served in various educational roles, including principal positions in Eastham, Sanford, and Gloucester, before becoming the superintendent of schools in Monson. A respected leader in the teaching community, he is also active in local fraternal organizations. Burgess married Doris R. Price in 1921, and they have one son, Price Bradford.