Church Functions, 1735 - 1838
Scope and Contents
This folder includes receipts and payments for work done at the church, along with a partial copy of a minister’s tax table.
Dates
- Creation: 1735 - 1838
Creator
- From the Collection: First Church of Southborough (Congregational) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)
- From the Collection: Pilgrim Evangelical Society of Southborough (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
12 Leaves (1 file folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Documents in this folder:
1) Payment of twenty-two pounds and ten pence from the Town of Southborough to Timothy Johnson for sundry services done by him for the town (1/2/1734). Folder: 1003-026.
2) Payment of fourteen shillings from the Town of Southborough to Isaac Newton Sr. for a payment he made on the account of Robert Campbell, and the church taxes (minister’s rate) he collected (4/10/1739). Folder: 1003-026.
3) Receipt for work completed by Gideon Newton and his son for Rev. Stone, including carting clay and stone and building a chimney (6/1764). Folder: 1003-026.
4) Receipt for nineteen pounds and sixteen shillings received by the Committee for hiring a Preacher, to pay Mr. Stearns to preach for five days (1/3/1778). Folder: 1003-026.
5) Certification of a tax assessment for the purpose of supplying the pulpit. Signed by Jeremiah Newton, Trowbridge Taylor, and William Harrington, assessors. (6/7/1798). Folder: 1003-026.
6) Receipt for thirty dollars paid by the Town of Southborough to David Smith in full for what he was owed for supplying the pulpit for five sabbaths (6/25/1798). Folder: 1003-026.
7) Receipt for thirty-two dollars paid by the Town of Southborough to Leonard Woods for supplying the pulpit for four sabbaths (9/17/1798). Folder: 1003-026.
8) Payment of twelve dollars from the Town of Southborough to Fitch Winchester for ringing the bell for the preceding year (3/6/1809). Folder: 1003-026.
9) Partial copy of a minister tax table for 1824 and 1825 showing rates levied from non-residents and aggregate totals. Folder: 1003-026.
10) Communication from Jabez Fisher, deputy sheriff to the Town Clerk regarding Pew 37 in the Congregational Church, owned by Artemas Fay (1/12/1829). Folder: 1003-026.
11) Receipt for eight dollars and fifty cents paid by the Town of Southborough to Heman Este for ringing the bell for four months (8/27/1838). Folder: 1003-026.
12) Receipt for two pounds and two shillings paid by the Town of Southborough to Elijah Leonard for supplying the pulpit for four sabbaths (undated). Folder: 1003-026.
Repository Details
Part of the Southborough Town Clerk’s Office Municipal Archive Repository