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
Westborough 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.
Narrative of the Captivity of Nehemiah How
A Narrative of the captivity of Nehemiah How, who was taken by the Indians at the Great Meadow Fort above Fort Dummer, where he was an inhabitant, October 11th, 1745. Giving an account of what he met with in his traveling to Canada, and while he was in prison there. Together with an account of Mr. How’s death at Canada. Exceedingly valuable for the many items of exact intelligence therein recorded, relative to so many of the present inhabitants of New England, through those friends who endured the hardships of captivity in the mountain deserts and the damps of loathsome prisons. Had the author lived to have returned, and published his narrative himself, he doubtless would have made it far more valuable, but he was cut off while a prisoner, by the prison fever, in the fifty-fifth year of his age, after a captivity of one year, seven months, and fifteen days. He died May 25th, 1747, in the hospital at Quebec, after a sickness of about ten days. He was a husband and father, and greatly beloved by all who knew him.
Biography of Hon. Henry W. Corbett
Hon. Henry W. Corbett, born in 1827 in Massachusetts, was a significant figure in the early development of the Pacific Northwest. A pioneer and successful merchant, he arrived in Portland in 1851, witnessing its transformation from a small settlement to a thriving city. Corbett’s contributions extended to politics as a U.S. Senator during the Reconstruction era, advocating for fiscal responsibility. He engaged in various philanthropic efforts, supporting education and community initiatives. Married twice, he left a lasting legacy through his business acumen and civic involvement.
Biography of Henry W. Corbett
Henry Winslow Corbett, born in Massachusetts in 1827, played a pivotal role in Portland’s evolution into Oregon’s financial hub. Arriving in Portland in 1851, he established a successful mercantile business and later transitioned to wholesale hardware. A prominent advocate for regional development, he supported transportation improvements and was instrumental in the Northern Pacific Railroad’s formation. His political career included a notable term as a U.S. Senator, where he championed fiscal responsibility. Corbett’s contributions to both public and private enterprises reflect his commitment to Portland’s growth and welfare.