Vital Records of Sheffield Massachusetts, 1733-1792

Map of Sheffield, Harstville, Southfield and New Marlborough Massachusetts

The vital records of Sheffield, Massachusetts from 1733 to 1792 detail the town’s historical births, marriages, and deaths. While names and dates are transcribed accurately, some wording has been abbreviated for clarity. Marriage records often specify the union of couples, while birth records typically include parental names. Notably, some families lack marriage entries, starting instead with a child’s birth. The records also document a few out-of-wedlock births, emphasizing lineage through parental names, even in adult death records.

Westover, Roy – Obituary

Roy Westover, who tragically died in an accident while icing cars on September 17, was laid to rest the following Tuesday at the Methodist church, with Rev. Pratt officiating. His mother, Mrs. Strause from Paha, Washington, attended the funeral. The family expressed gratitude to those who supported them during their loss and for the floral tributes received. The obituary was published in the North Powder News on September 22, 1917.