Cemetery Deeds, 1972 - 2023
Scope and Contents
This series contains deeds to cemetery plots in Southborough's Rural Cemetery, records related to the maintenance and upkeep of graves, and a plan of the cemetery that was drawn in 1874. Plot deeds are organized alphabetically by the plot owner's surname. Plot deeds provide the date of purchase, name of the lot purchaser and their home address, the lot and range numbers of the purchased plot, and amount paid for the plot in addition to perpetual care.
Dates
- Creation: 1972 - 2023
Creator
- From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)
- From the Collection: Southborough Select Board (Organization)
- From the Collection: Southborough Town Clerk (Organization)
- From the Collection: Southborough Department of Public Works (Organization)
- From the Collection: Town Gravediggers (Organization)
- From the Collection: Town Cemetery Commissioners (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Cemetery deeds are foldered alphabetically by the first letter of the owner’s surname.
Repository Details
Part of the Southborough Town Clerk’s Office Municipal Archive Repository