Ancient Proprietors of Jones's Hill, Dorchester (1883)

The Ancient Proprietors Of Jones�������s Hill, Dorchester is a historical book written by David Clapp in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of the early settlers of Jones's Hill, a neighborhood in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Clapp takes the readers on a journey through the history of the land from the time of the Native Americans to the arrival of the first European settlers. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the history of Jones's Hill. Clapp provides information on the early inhabitants of the area, their way of life, and their relationship with the land. He also talks about the various conflicts that arose between the settlers and the Native Americans, and how these conflicts were resolved.The book also contains information on the various families that lived in Jones's Hill over the years, their social status, and their contributions to the development of the neighborhood. Clapp provides detailed genealogical information on these families, which makes the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in tracing their family history.Overall, The Ancient Proprietors Of Jones�������s Hill, Dorchester is a well-researched and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Massachusetts. It is a must-read for anyone interested in local history, genealogy, or the early history of America.Including Brief Sketches Of The Jones, Stoughton, Tailer, Wiswall, Moseley, Capen And Holden Families.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.