This Old Town, Remembering Medfield
This Old Town, Remembering Medfield by Richard P. Desorgher, published by Infinity Pub in 2013, offers an insightful exploration of the history of Medfield, Massachusetts. With 298 pages, this book delves into the town’s origins, tracing its establishment in 1649 and its significance as the 43rd oldest town in the state. The narrative examines the early life of Medfield, detailing how the Colony of Massachusetts Bay granted land to the town and how it evolved over time, including its separations from Dedham and the later divisions that formed Medway and Millis.
Readers will find a thorough account of Medfield’s historical context, highlighting the town’s development and the changes it underwent in its early years. The book presents a detailed look at the settlement process and the relationships between the town and its surrounding areas. Through this historical lens, Desorgher sheds light on the rich heritage of Medfield, making it a valuable resource for those interested in local history and the evolution of communities in Massachusetts.
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We sometimes forget just how old Medfield is compared to the rest of the nation. Founded in 1649, we are the 43rd oldest town in Massachusetts. But what was life here like back when the town was first settled? First, the Colony of Massachusetts Bay was the body that granted land to the town. The town, in turn, made grants to the new settlers. Medfield separated from Dedham and originally included all the land west of the Charles River over to what is today Millis and Medway. Medway would then break away from Medfield in 1713, and Millis would break away from Medway in 1881.
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