History of the Town of Ashfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, From Its Settlement in 1742-1910 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Frederick G. Howes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330817893 ISBN 13: 9781330817896

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the complete illustrated history of Ashfield, from its earliest settlement to its centennial reflections. This carefully compiled volume offers a thorough chronicle of the town’s growth, families, churches, schools, industries, and civic life, weaving together narrative history with genealogical sketches and turn‑of‑the‑century records.

The book traverses Ashfield’s beginnings, growth through the 18th and 19th centuries, and key moments that shaped the town. It blends detailed town records with stories of notable residents, local institutions, and public works, presenting a grounded portrait of life in Franklin County over more than a century. Readers will find context for how the town developed, how its people organized themselves, and how Ashfield’s communities prepared for modern change.

• How early proprietors laid out land, roads, and mills, and how that shaped settlement patterns


• Profiles of leading figures, magistrates, and families who helped build the town


• Descriptions of churches, schools, the academy, and the library, with their roles in community life


• A rich survey of town government, cemeteries, wars, and local traditions across decades

Ideal for researchers, genealogists, local historians, and anyone interested in the social and civic evolution of small New England towns.

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogical research, and anyone exploring the roots of Ashfield and its enduring legacy.

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Excerpt from History of the Town of Ashfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, From Its Settlement in 1742-1910

The average number of deaths during the fourteen years of the writer's connection with this people was a fraction over twenty - two a year, which would be one from every twenty-five of its inhabitants. The highest number of deaths in any one year during this period was thirty-seven; the lowest number, thirteen.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330817893
• ISBN 13: 9781330817896
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 439