Alphabetical indexes to the vital records of Ashfield, Massachusetts, up to the year 1850, supplemented by information from bible records, church registers, cemetery inscriptions and other sources. PDF file is free to read and download.
The provided records detail marriage intentions from the town of Walpole, Massachusetts, for individuals with surnames starting with “B,” covering various dates up to 1850. Notable entries include Betsey Babitt and Samuel Clap in 1843, Alfred Bacon marrying Harriett Perry in 1834, and numerous other couples throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Each entry typically specifies the names of the individuals involved and the date of intention publication, reflecting the community’s social history and matrimonial practices during this period.