This index of seventeen volumes comprises detailed accounts of local and family histories in Massachusetts. Due to their limited distribution or small print runs, many books are difficult to locate and research. Nonetheless, they offer valuable insights into approximately 192,000 Massachusetts residents and their respective familial backgrounds. Additionally, readers may find references to family members residing in neighboring states, such as Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, and Maine.
These informative books delve into the rich history of Canton, Clinton, Dedham, Duxbury, Millbury, Newburyport, Northampton, Roxbury, Salem, and Watertown. They provide insights into the lives of these towns’ first settlers and residents.