Plymouth County MA

Plymouth County MA, located in the southeastern part of Massachusetts, is a region steeped in American history and natural beauty. Established in 1685, the county holds the distinction of being one of the first governmental units in the United States, formed just 65 years after the arrival of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in 1620. This area, named after Plymouth, England, serves as a living museum of the early colonial era, featuring landmarks such as Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower II, replicas of the original settler’s community and their ship. Geographically, Plymouth County is characterized by its varied landscapes that include coastal shorelines, dense forests, and clear ponds, making it a picturesque representation of New England’s charm. The county’s development over the centuries has seen a blend of agricultural, maritime, and industrial growth, reflecting the broader evolution of the region.

Ancestors of Nelson Sherman of Carver and Brockton, Massachusetts

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Nelson Sherman, who was for many years extensively engaged in agricultural pursuits in the town of Carver, Mass., and is now making his home in the city of Brockton, is regarded as one of the substantial men of Plymouth county. He is a descendant of several of this Commonwealth’s earliest settled and most prominent families, and was born March 14, 1841, in North Carver, son of Henry and Christinai (Crocker) Sherman.

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1867 East Bridgewater Massachusetts Directory

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Adams Bethuel, mechanic, Pearl Adams Rufus, mechanic, Satucket Alden Abner L. shoemaker, Village Alden Bartlett K. carpenter. Village Alden Benjamin K. Village Alden Joseph, mechanic, village Alden Samuel G. lumber dealer, Village Alger Ebenezer, farmer, Beaver Alger Orlando M. farmer, Beaver Allen Bailey, carpenter. Village Allen David, shoemaker, Beaver Allen Galen, shoemaker, Beaver Allen George,

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Soule Family of New Bedford Massachusetts

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SOULE (New Bedford family). The family bearing this name at New Bedford, Mass., is a branch of the Old Plymouth family, descending from George Soule, one of the “Mayflower” Pilgrims and a signer of the compact in 1620. The present head of the family is the Hon. Rufus Albertson Soule, citizen soldier, now collector of the port of New Bedford, who for many years has been a conspicuous figure in the business and political life of that place, a public servant of high and honorable service, one who as man, citizen and neighbor enjoys that popularity that comes to but few.

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1867 Wareham Massachusetts General Directory

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Adams Thomas C. saloonkeeper Alden Addison, farmer Alden Joseph A. farmer Babcock Milton, blacksmith Barker Charles, carder Barker Leonard, nailer Barker Rufus S. mason Barrows Abishai, depot master Barrows Hiram, wheelwright Barrows Hiram W. wheelwright Barrows Isaac, nailer Barrows Isaac F. nailer Barrows Wm. carpenter Bartlett John M. clerk Bartlett Lewis H. merchant Bartlett Zephaniah,

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Descendants of Charles Howard, North Bridgewater, MA

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CHARLES HOWARD, founder and president of the Howard & Poster Company, one of the largest and best known shoe manufacturing concerns in this Commonwealth, and an original promoter of the Brockton Agricultural Society, of which he is also president, is one of the foremost business men and citizens of Brockton, Plymouth Co., Mass., for over

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1867 Mattapoisett Massachusetts Directory

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Aiken Warren, cooper Aiken Warren, jr., machinist Allen James S. ship-wright Alien James S. jr., shoemaker Ames Daniel a. carpenter Ames Nathaniel F. ship-wright Ames Theodore, rigger Atsatt John T. merchant Atsatt Philip, shoemaker Atsatt William, shoemaker Bacon Benjamin, ship-wright Barlow Franklin, rigger Barlow Gideon B. rigger Barlow Gideon B. jr., mariner Barlow George, rigger

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1867 Plymouth Massachusetts Directory

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Alexander J. rope maker, Court Alexander Samuel, carpenter, Spring Alexander Samuel L. machinist. Court Alexander Samuel T. shoemaker. Court Alien C. B. laborer, Mt. Pleasant Allen George, sea captain. South Allen Joseph, farmer. Sandwich Allen Sherman, sea captain, Warren Allen Sherman 2d, shoemaker, Warren Allen Winslow, seaman. Sandwich Andrews George F. editor O. C. Memorial,

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1867 Plymouth County Massachusetts Directory, Agents to Axeltree Manufactures

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Agents Holmes Lewis J., Bridgewater Vail I. B., North Carver Agricultural Implement Manufacturers Bates Caleb, (rock lifters and revolving harrows,) Kingston Atsatt E.S., Mattapoisett Agricultural Implement Dealers (See also Country Stores) Cloud H. H., No. Abington, Abington. Dyer N. N., Abington. French Jos., Abington Poole F., Abington Ripley W., Abington Soule Charles, Abington Hunt John,

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Harris Family Genealogy of East Bridgewater Massachusetts

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The Harris family here briefly considered — that of some of the descendants of the late Deacon and Hon. William Harris, of East Bridgewater, who for a quarter of a century was town clerk, for several years town treasurer, and a representative in the Massachusetts General Court — is one of the ancient and honorable

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Biographical Sketch of Moses Rowley

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Moses, son of Henry Rowley, was born about 1630, died in 1705, at East Haddam, Connecticut. He married, April it, 1652, at Barnstable, Elizabeth, daughter of Captain Matthew Fuller, soldier and surgeon-general of the colony. She died at East Haddam, or Colchester, Connecticut, after 1714. Moses is mentioned in the will of William Palmer as

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1867 Plymouth County Massachusetts Directory, Hair Dressers to House Furnishing Goods

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Hair Dressers  Bond John S., Abington Hobson R., East Abington, Abington Butler J. H., South Abington, Abington Reiser Wm. H., Bridgewater Chandler Harvey, East Bridgewater Clary George E., Hingham Sylvester S. H., Middleboro Barden W. H., North Bridgewater Buckley D. J., Bridgewater Jacobs W. H., Bridgewater Taylor Clary, Bridgewater Frink C. H., Plymouth Holmes W.

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1867 West Bridgewater Massachusetts Directory

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Alger Albert L. farmer, Cochesett Alger Chas. S. boot maker, Cochesett Alger Cyrus, soap manuf. Cochesett Alger Davis, farmer, Cochesett Alger James, iron foundry Alger Joseph, farmer, Cochesett Alger Joseph A. stage driver Alger Joseph W. farmer Alger Leonard W. carpenter Alger Martin, farmer, Cochesett Alger Otis farmer, Cochesett Alger Sanford, farmer, Cochesett Alger Ward,

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1867 Plymouth County Massachusetts Directory, Ice Dealers to Lumber Dealers

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Ice Dealers Noyes Lorenzo D., Abington Witherell Jabez, Bridgewater Jenkins Merritt, East Bridgewater Nelson James, Hingham Howes & Sturtevant, Mattapoisett Cleveland Walter F., North Bridgewater Stoddard John T., Plymouth Clapp H. T., Scituate Burrell J. D., West Bridgewater Insurance Agents Rowland F. P., Abington Pierce H. B., North Abington Kingman Benj. S., Bridgewater Kingman Philip

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Biographical Sketch of Josiah C. Williamson

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Josiah C. Williamson was born February 18, 1851, in Marshfield, Massachusetts, coming to Pescadero, California, December 14, 1869, via the Isthmus of Panama. He lost no time, but immediately engaged in the dairy business. After four years spent at this, he clerked in a store until 1885, when he opened up a general merchandise store, which

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