History of the Town of Lancaster, Massachusetts : From the first settlement to the present time, 1634-1879. Volume 2

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Title:
History of the Town of Lancaster, Massachusetts : From the first settlement to the present time, 1634-1879. Volume 2
Author:
Marvin, Abijah P. (Abijah Perkins)
Annotator:
Nourse, Henry S. (Henry Stedman), 1831-1903
Name on Item:
by Rev. Abijah P. Marvin
Date:
1879
Format:
Books
Location:
Thayer Memorial Library
Collection (local):
Lancaster Collection
Subjects:
Cities & towns
Politics & government
Churches
Religion
Education
Schools
Libraries
Shays' Rebellion, 1786-1787
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Thayer, Nathaniel, 1769-1840
Places:
Massachusetts > Worcester (county) > Lancaster
Extent:
1 volume (approximately 520 pages) ; 234 x 162 x 68 mm
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Publisher:
Lancaster [Mass.] : The town
Language:
English
Table of Contents:
[Ch. XV – Politics from 1776 to 1800.] The Confederation accepted: The State Constitution: State elections: Shay’s rebellion: The Consitution of the United States: The military spirit under Mr. Adams: Death of Washington and honors to his memory: Town officers.
[Ch. XVI – Set-Off to Shrewsbury; Parish and Town Affairs; Population and Wealth] South end of the town joined to Shrewsbury: Sterling incorporated in 1781: Fourth meeting-house enlarged: Salary of the minister: Candidates: Call of Rev. Nathaniel Thayer: Dogs at meeting: The poor: Warning out of town: Schools and squadrons: Latin and Greek: School committee: Roads and bridges: Lottery: The pock-house: Map of 1795: New families: Shakers.
[Ch. XVII – The MInistry of Rev. Timothy Harrington.] His testimonials: Installation: Legacy to the church: Election of deacons: Case of Moses Osgood: Ann Lee’s influence on some members of the church: Unconscious change of opinions: The Bolton case and the pastor’s veto: Family of Mr. Harrington: His character and influence: Low state of morals after the Revolution.
[Ch. XVIII – General History of the Town from 1801 to 1843.] Great improvement in dwellings and fields: Reminiscences of Mr. Flectcher: Schools: Bridges: List of voters: Annals: Small-pox: Opposition to the war with England: Clintonville: The artillery go to Boston: Fifth meeting-house dedication: The poor: New religious societies: Liberty party: List of town officers: Education: Names of the school committees: Roads and bridges: Stone abutments: Arched and iron bridges.
[Ch. XIX – The Pastorate of Dr. Thayer.] Long pastorates: Ordination of Mr. Thayer: His ancestry and education: Blessing of father Harrington: Change in doctrinal views: New method of receiving members: Dea. Whiting: Silver cups: Members dismissed to other churches: Deacons: Lafayete’s reception: General influence of Dr. Thayer: Last journey and death: His views of Christ.
[Ch. XX – Town Affairs During the Last Thirty-Five Years.] New departure in politics and religion: Copying the Records: New town hall: Clinton: Charitable fund: Bi-centennial celebration: New almshouse: Fish culture: Charles Sumner: Centennial: Roads and bridges: Town officers: Public schools: School Committees: Text books and course of study.
[Ch. XXI – The Academy and Other Private Schools.] The Latin grammar school: Lancaster academy: Teachers: Miss E. P. Peabody: Shareholders: School of Hon. James G. Carter: Normal school of Prof. Russell.
[Ch. XXII – Private and Public Libraries] The ministers’ libraries: The Lancaster Library and its proprietors: School district libraries: Sunday school libraries: The agricultural library: Library Club: The town library: Donations by Mr. Thayer: Memorial hall: Gifts by Col F. B. Fay and George A. Parker: The library committee: The Bancroft Library Fund in honor of Capt. Samuel Ward.
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Identifier:
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