Dorchester (Boston, Mass.)

Dates:
Active 1784
Active 1870

Biographical notes:

Incorporated in the Massachusetts Bay Colony on 7 Sept. 1630; in 1633 the citizens of Dorchester established a form of local government by appointing twelve "selectmen" who would meet monthly to deal with town business and decisions; this system of government remained in place, with few alterations, until Dorchester was annexed to the City of Boston in 1870.

From the description of Town of Dorchester records, 1784-1870 bulk 1806-1870. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 426158394

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Subjects:

  • Tax assessment
  • Tax collection

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Places:

  • Massachusetts (as recorded)
  • Boston (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Boston (as recorded)
  • Dorchester (Boston, Mass.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)