The First Century of the History of Springfield, Vol. 2: The Official Records From 1636 to 1736; With an Historical Review and Biographical Mention of the Founders (Classic Reprint)

Explore the early records that shaped Springfield from its beginnings to the 18th century. This volume compiles official town records alongside a historical review and biographical notes about Springfield’s founders, offering a grounded look at local governance, land use, and community life.Delve into the day-to-day affairs that built a colonial town: town meetings, land grants, road and meeting-house decisions, and the evolving roles of town officers. The book weaves together primary records with narrative context to illuminate how residents organized, fought for resources, and shaped their common future. Transcripts of town meetings and voting records that reveal local priorities and governance. Details on land grants, boundaries, and infrastructure projects like roads and meeting houses. Profiles and biographical mentions of early founders and key town figures. Historical commentary that helps connect raw records to life in 17th- and 18th-century Springfield.Ideal for history readers, local researchers, and anyone curious about how a New England town grew from its earliest days. Read more