Abington Church Book, 1714 – 1749
Scope and Contents
This volume contains the earliest administrative and membership records of the church. Included in the volume is the original covenant, meeting minutes, baptismal records, and disciplinary. Of particular note are records relating to accusations of premarital sexual relations. Also included are records related to the acceptance and dismission of deacons.
Dates
- 1714 – 1749
Restrictions on Access
Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.57 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Digital Copies
These church records were digitized as part of the New England's Hidden Histories project. Digital reproductions are available to view online. Transcriptions for this volume are also available and may be viewed alongside the digital images.
Creator
- From the Collection: Dodge, Ezekiel, 1722-1770 (Person)
- From the Collection: First Congregational Church (Abington, Mass.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository