1681-05-26[Selectmen May 26, 1681]
At a meeting of the Selectmen the 26:5:1681 and then chosen for tything men John Black,
Nathaniel Conant sworn, Jeremiah Butman, Mordecai Larcom sworn, John Grover sworn, John
Woodberry sworn, Peter Woodberry Sworn, John Richards Sworn, Richard Patch, John Knights.
At a meeting of the Selectmen the 26:5 mo. 1681 there was a rate made for Mr. Hale’s
maintenance and firewood amounting to 88 £: 13s.: 6d. Constable Herrick’s part 46 £: 1s.: 6d..
Constable Standley’s part 42 £: 12s. Ordered to pay Mr. Hale 70 £. by equal proportion.