Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""Vital Records Of Washington, Massachusetts, To The Year 1850"" is a comprehensive collection of records of births, marriages, and deaths that occurred in the town of Washington, Massachusetts, up until the year 1850. The author of the book is C. B. Tillinghast, who has meticulously compiled and organized the information contained within.The book is divided into three sections, each containing records of a different type of vital event. The first section contains records of births, including the name of the child, the date and place of birth, the names of the parents, and sometimes additional information such as the occupation of the father. The second section contains records of marriages, including the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage, and the names of the parents of both parties. The third section contains records of deaths, including the name of the deceased, the date and place of death, and sometimes additional information such as the cause of death or the age of the deceased.In addition to the vital records themselves, the book also includes a variety of helpful supplementary materials. These include an introduction that provides historical context for the records, a list of abbreviations used in the records, and an index that allows readers to easily locate specific individuals or families.Overall, ""Vital Records Of Washington, Massachusetts, To The Year 1850"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in genealogy, local history, or the history of the town of Washington, Massachusetts. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in this small New England town during the first half of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.