Bolton Massachusetts Warnings 1737-1788
The document outlines the warnings issued in Bolton, Massachusetts, from 1737 to 1788, detailing individuals, families, and children who were advised to leave the town to avoid becoming permanent residents. This practice was rooted in a 1692 act that aimed to protect towns from the financial burden of supporting newcomers deemed unfit. The names and circumstances of those warned are presented chronologically, demonstrating the diverse backgrounds of the warned individuals, many of whom were not necessarily impoverished.