History of Windham New Hampshire

Residence of William H Anderson of Windham, New Hampshire

Leonard A. Morrison’s *The History of Windham, New Hampshire*, published in 1883, chronicles the town’s evolution from early settlements in the 18th century to the late 19th century. It highlights Windham’s roots in the Scotch-Irish Londonderry community and examines various aspects of local life, including land grants, education, and political developments. The work also documents significant historical events and includes extensive genealogies of the area’s early settlers and their descendants, drawing from comprehensive local records and archives.

Ashfield Massachusetts Vital Records

Main Street, Ashfield, Massachusetts

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.

1899 Directory for Middleboro and Lakeville Massachusetts

1899 Middleboro and Lakeville Massachusetts Directory Cover

The 1899 Directory for Middleboro and Lakeville, Massachusetts, compiled by A. E. Foss & Co., provides a comprehensive list of residents and businesses, alongside town officers, schools, churches, and societies. It includes notable historical events and offers a detailed account of the local community, featuring numerous surnames from both towns. This directory serves as an essential resource for understanding the demographics and social structure of Middleboro and Lakeville during that period.

Biographical Sketch of De Witt Clinton Dimock

De Witt Clinton Dimock, born on October 1, 1820, in Wellington, Connecticut, became a prominent businessman in Moline, Illinois after relocating there in 1843. He co-founded the Dimock, Gould Company in 1852, serving as president from its incorporation in 1869 until 1884. Dimock also played a significant role in the First National Bank of Moline. Married to Maria H. Hubbard in 1843, they had two daughters, one who died young. A founding member of the First Congregational Church, he was a devoted Republican and passed away on May 23, 1906.