Archives Box #1003
Container
Contains 36 Results:
Receipts and Communications, 1770 - 1788
File — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 030
Abstract
Documents in this folder:1) Receipt for sixty-six pounds, thirteen shillings, and four pence received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town as his salary for the year 1768, in addition to money from the wood rate (2/10/1770). Folder: 1003-030.2) Receipt for sixty-six pounds, thirteen shillings, and four pence received by Rev. Nathan Stone from the Town as his salary for the year 1769 in addition to money from the wood rate (2/18/1771). Folder: 1003-030.3)...
Dates:
1770 - 1788
Search for a Minister after the Death of Rev. Stone, 1782 - 1791
Sub-Series — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 031-034
Scope and Contents
After the death of Rev. Nathan Stone, Southborough had a difficult time finding a minister who was willing to settle in the town as his replacement. This series contains payments made to temporary preachers, and communications between the town and potential candidates for Southborough’s ministry.
Dates:
1782 - 1791
Correspondence and Payments, 1784 - 1786
File — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 032
Abstract
Documents in this folder:1. Payment of four pounds and four shillings from the Town of Southborough to Peter Stone for boarding Mr. Plumb for seven weeks (3/11/1784). Folder: 1003-032.2. Payment of fourteen pounds and three shillings from the Town of Southborough to Peter Stone for boarding Mr. Plumb for thirty-one weeks at nine shillings per week (3/11/1784). Folder: 1003-032.3. Payment of eight shillings from the Town of Southborough to Peter Fay for...
Dates:
1784 - 1786
Rev. Samuel Sumner, 1791 - 1798
Sub-Series — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 035-037
Scope and Contents
Being dissatisfied with Rev. Sumner for his unbecoming conduct on the lord's day, repeated
refusal to meet when desired, and altering of the church covenant without consent, the town moved to remove him from office and seek a replacement. This series includes: 1) Ordination (1790). 2) Paystubs. 3) Receipts for payments made to Rev. Sumner. 4) Town meeting records and votes of the town relating to the removal of Rev. Sumner from his position as minister (1797-1798). 5) An address from Rev....
Dates:
1791 - 1798
Rev. Jeroboam Parker, 1798 - 1811
Sub-Series — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 038
Scope and Contents
This series includes: 1) Receipts and payments for Rev. Parker's salary. 2) Communication from Rev. Parker to the Town of Southborough requesting an increase in his salary.
Dates:
1798 - 1811
Membership and Church Functions, 1832-1833, 1840
Sub-Series — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 025
Scope and Contents
This series contains early documents relating to the Pilgrim Evangelical Society of Southborough, which was formed on September 15th, 1831. Included are lists of persons joining the society from 1832-1833, and an agreement to use the Society's vestry to hold town meetings (1840).
Dates:
1832-1833, 1840
Rev. Samuel Sumner, 1794 - 1796
File — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 036
Abstract
Documents in this folder:1. Receipt for twenty-one pounds received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary for the present year (5/28/1794). Folder: 1003-036.2. Receipt for seventeen pounds and ten shillings received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards his salary for the present year (6/25/1794). Folder: 1003-036.3. Receipt for seventeen pounds and ten shillings received by Rev. Samuel Sumner from the Town in part towards...
Dates:
1794 - 1796
Rev. Samuel Sumner, 1791 - 1793
File — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 035
Abstract
Documents in this folder:1. Payment of fifteen pounds from the Town of Southborough to Rev. Samuel Sumner for supplying the pulpit (1/221791). Folder: 1003-035.2. Note from Nathan Newton to the Town Moderator: “I being unable to attend said meeting do desire you to inform the Town that I am in favor of having Mr. Sumner ordained” (3/21/1791). Folder: 1003-035.3. Copy of a church vote relating to the ordination of Rev. Samuel Sumner (3/29/1791). Folder:...
Dates:
1791 - 1793
Incorporation, Membership, and Functions, 1832-1833, 1840
File — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 025
Abstract
Documents in this folder1. “This may certify to whom it may concern that on the fifteenth day of September in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one, a religious society was formed by the name of Pilgrim Evangelical Society in said Southborough”. Signed by Moses Newton, secretary (1/4/1832). Folder: 1003-025.2. “This may certify to whom it may concern that the persons whose names are hereunder written have become members of the Pilgrim Evangelical...
Dates:
1832-1833, 1840
Church Functions, 1735 - 1838
File — Container: Archives Box #1003, Folder: 026
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...
Dates:
1735 - 1838