Charlton Massachusetts Warnings 1737-1788
The document lists names and details of individuals warned out of Charlton, Massachusetts, from 1737 to 1788, as recorded by the Court of Quarter Sessions. The practice originated from a 1692-3 act aimed at preventing dependence on towns for support from newcomers not warned out. The entries, organized by date, include families and individuals regardless of their economic status, indicating that warnings were not exclusively for the impoverished. Notable entries span decades, featuring numerous families and diverse circumstances.