A close, printed transcription of the earliest Portsmouth town records, covering the years 1645 to 1656.
This edition preserves the original language and layout while adding editorial notes that explain sources and context.
The book offers a window into how early Portsmouth kept civic records, who served as town officers, and how governance evolved in the colony. It includes introductory material that frames the significance of these pages and notes on the transcription process and historical background.
- Faithful transcription of the first town book pages from Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Editorial notes and commentary on sources, gaps, and editorial decisions
- Contextual information about early settlement and local government
- An index and appendices to aid research and understanding
Ideal for readers of local history and researchers interested in colonial New England records.