BRAINTREE, NORFOLK, MASSACHUSETTS

FAMILIES:

Adams,Albie,Bradish,Kinsley,Rocket

The land that later became Braintree was colonised in 1625 by Capt. Wollaston. Originally called Mount Wollaston by the English, it was later called Merry Mount. The town of Braintree was incorporated in 1640.

LINKS:

Braintree Historical Society The society publishes a newsletter which is available on line.

REFERENCES:

Bates, Samuel, A., "Braintree Records," New England Historical and Genealogical Register 36, 1882, 46-51.

Pulsifer, David, trans., "Records of Boston," New England Historical and Genealogical Register 9, 155, 167; 12, 1858, 349.

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