Synopsis
A History Of Rutland: Worcester County, Massachusetts, From Its Earliest Settlement, With A Biography Of Its First Settlers by Jonas Reed. This historical work surveys the early settlement of Rutland, outlining the Twelve Miles Square grant, Indian Deed, and the process of incorporation. It traces the names of original proprietors, their shares, and the subsequent divisions into house lots, meadows, and upland; it covers the town's ecclesiastical history, the establishment of church and civil government, and the experiences of early families who peopled the town from Boston, Concord, and Ireland. The Introduction explains the compiler's aims and sources, while the Contents detail sections on local geography, biographical sketches of college graduates and notable residents, enterprise, pensions, and the Revolutionary era, including militia, barracks, and the wartime economy. A supplementary edition (1879) adds additional genealogies and updates. The volume remains a crucial resource for local history, genealogy, and the social fabric of Rutland across generations.
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