Swansea Town Records

Archive

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Historical Collection at the George Hail Free Library

Extracts from the Swanzey Town Records: Front cover
Extracts from the Swanzey Town Records

Front cover

Name/Title

Swansea Town Records

Entry/Object ID

2026.01.12.02

Scope and Content

Contains a sample of Swansea town records extracted and compiled by Fessenden that are from around 1668 to 1741.

Collection

Fessenden Papers

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

circa 1668 - circa 1741

Date(s) Material Assembled

circa 1830 - circa 1860

Archive Size/Extent

0.4 linear ft

Restrictions

No conditions governing access.

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Title

Extracts from the Swanzey Town Records

Description

Excerpts of written records recorded from 1668 to 1741 for the town of “Swanzey” (now spelled Swansea) MA. Records start with the naming of the town and ends with voting on the willingness to come under Rhode Island governance. Additionally, includes laws and expectations of its inhabitants. Town meeting minutes and names of inhabitants are mentioned as well.

Creator

Guy Mannering Fessenden

Date(s) of Creation

1668 - 1741

Container

File Folder 18

Subjects

Fessenden, Mannering Guy, 1804-1871, Records--Massachusetts--17th century, Records--Massachusetts--18th century, Swansea (Mass. : Town)--History

Dimensions

Width

7-11/16 in

Length

12-5/8 in

Location

Location

Box

Document Box 16

Room

Director's Office

Building

George Hail Free Library

Date

June 22, 2026

Location

Box

Document Box 30

Room

Charles Whipple Greene Historical Collection

Building

George Hail Free Library

Date

January 12, 2026

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

January 12, 2026

Update Date

June 22, 2026