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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 7., Some old Medford houses and estates. (search)
f the land he purchased of Mr. Russell, with housings; the one dwelling house and barn with twenty acres of land lying next to Mr. Blanchard's farm was not included in this sale. Captain Peter Tufts was one of the most prominent townsmen of Medford in his day. He was representative to the General Court in the year 1689, and served the town as a selectman and in other capacities; he was also captain of the military company. His name first appears on the records of the plantation in the year 1676, he having been chosen one of the selectmen for that year. He came to reside in Medford on his father's farm soon after Mr. Peter Tufts, senior, came into possession of it under the agreement before mentioned. The first birth recorded in Medford records (those records that are extant) is that of his daughter Anna, who was born February 25, 1676. He no doubt lived in the one dwelling house, mentioned above, until the new brick house, now called the Cradock house, was built. Mr. Peter Tufts
Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 7., A fast-day hymn. (search)
q; an absentee, until the further order of the General Court, for reasons set forth in said Belinda's petition. February 22, 1783. Jonathan and Nathaniel Wade. Jonathan and Nathaniel Wade, sons of Jonathan Wade of Ipswich, were the fathers of town government in Medford. Jonathan was the first recorded town clerk. The first entry in the town records shows that Nathaniel was chosen constable in 1674. The office in those days was one of the most important in the gift of the town. In 1676, both brothers were on the board of selectmen, and held the positions for long terms. On the first county tax list, their names are at the head; the entire amount assessed was £ 1, 13s. 9d., of which amount, Jonathan paid 6s. 4d., and Nathaniel, 4s. 3d. Both bore the title of Major. Jonathan was captain of the Three county troop. Jonathan Wade married first, Deborah Dudley, daughter of Hon. Thomas Dudley, by whom he had children, Dudley, Prudence, Katharine, Deborah and Susanna, who ou