First Book of Raynham (MA) Records, 1700–1835

Raynham, Massachusetts, was established in 1731 from the town of Taunton. It is located in the county of Bristol. The identity of the compiler of this handwritten manuscript is unknown, but it was donated to the Society in 1897 by John Ward Dean, who held several positions at NEHGS from 1850 to 1902, including editor, librarian, and director.

This manuscript is part of the R. Stanton Avery Collections at NEHGS, call number Mss A 4602.

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