The History of Rowley, Anciently Including Bradford, Boxford, and Georgetown: From the Year 1639 to the Present Time is a book written by Thomas Gage and published in 1840. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Rowley, a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1639 to the year of publication. The author also includes information on the neighboring towns of Bradford, Boxford, and Georgetown, which were originally part of Rowley. Gage's work covers a wide range of topics, including the ...
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The History of Rowley, Anciently Including Bradford, Boxford, and Georgetown: From the Year 1639 to the Present Time is a book written by Thomas Gage and published in 1840. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Rowley, a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1639 to the year of publication. The author also includes information on the neighboring towns of Bradford, Boxford, and Georgetown, which were originally part of Rowley. Gage's work covers a wide range of topics, including the early settlement of the area by English colonists, the establishment of the town government and institutions, the development of the local economy, and the social and cultural life of the community. The author also provides detailed accounts of notable events and individuals in the town's history, such as the role of Rowley residents in the American Revolution and the life of Reverend Ezekiel Rogers, the founder of the town.Overall, The History of Rowley, Anciently Including Bradford, Boxford, and Georgetown is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this region of Massachusetts. The book offers a detailed and engaging account of the town's past, and provides insight into the challenges and triumphs of its early settlers and residents.With An Address.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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