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www. STOUGHTON HISTORY . com A listing of some published and manuscript local history relating to Stoughton, Avon, Canton and Sharon from our website to aide in your research |
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NEW - By-Laws and Regulations of The Chicatabut Ladies' Club of Stoughton, Massachusetts (Organized January 26, 1905) With a list of Officers and Members. (Stoughton, Mass. The Pequoa Press, 1910). NEW - The Program from March 30, 1912 of a program presented by The Chicatabut Club at Stoughton Town Hall titled "Living Pictures - to consist of reproductions of some of the best paintings, treasured in the Great Art Galleries of the world. The posers will be selected from the townspeople best suited for characters. A descriptive lecture of the pictures will be given by Professor Chas. W. Kidder of the Emerson School of Oratory."
NEW - The Charter and By-Laws of the Chicatabut Club of Stoughton. with a list of the Officers and members. (Stoughton, Mass., The Pequoa Press, 1904). Giving rules of the club and a list of all members in the back. This exclusive club was for the Stoughton elite. NEW - Roger L. Hall, Music in Stoughton - A brief survey. (Stoughton, Hansen Bros. Printing, 1989). Permission to place online from the author. NEW - Roger L. Hall, The Stoughton Songster. (Stoughton, Pine Tree Press, 1991) Permission to place online from the author. To learn more about Stoughton's Music History and purchase his booklets visit the website of Musicologist Roger L. Hall: www.americanmusicpreservation.com/stoughton.htm NEW - Chicatabut Club Souvenir - Illustrated Book Stoughton, Mass. 1906. NEW - The illustrated booklet for the 250th Anniversary Year - Stoughton, Mass. 1726-1976. NEW - The illustrated booklet for the Two Hundredth Anniversary in commemoration of the incorporation of the Town of Stoughton, Massachusetts (1726-1926). NEW - The World War Veterans of Stoughton - A memorial to those who made the Supreme Sacrifice and a souvenir of the Welcome Home Reception Given by the Town of Stoughton, Massachusetts to her returning Sons - September 1, 1919. Illustrated booklet. NEW - Amy Fowler, Two Hundred Fifty Years of the First Congregational Church, Stoughton, Massachusetts United Church of Christ 1744-1994. (Click here for pages 1 - 35 and 36 - 96). NEW - Stoughton Its Beauties & Advantages. (Published in 1885 by the Stoughton Sentinel) and sold for 10 cents a copy. Illustrated with many of the old factories in Stoughton. NEW - Valuation of Estates in the Town of Stoughton and Money Tax for the year 1850. NEW - 1911 Poll Tax for Stoughton - This is the first time house numbers are listed. In 1911 Stoughton began rural mail delivery and house numbers were needed. See if your house is at least 100 years old. If your home is listed send the webmaster a note. NEW - History of the Stoughton Railroad Station (100th Celebration 1988)
Previously listed Titles
Beyond the Blew-Hills by John E. Flynn (reproduced with permission from the Stoughton Historical Society). And an every name index to John E. Flynn's (1976) Beyond the Blew-Hills.
Much of Stoughton's early history is contained in the pages of the History of Canton by Huntoon. The following chapters from Huntoon's, History of the Town of Canton are now available to read online on this website: History of Ponkapoag Plantation Early Mills & Incorporation of Stoughton War of the Revolution (part 1) War of the Revolution (part 2)
Ellis Ames, History of the Redman Farm, so called, and of the title thereto, situate in Canton, Norfolk County, now mostly owned by Henry L. Pierce, Esq. of Boston (Boston, Mass., William Bense, 1870). The history of the old Stoughton Redman Farm formerly on the lands of the Punkapoag Indians, now located in the town of Canton, Massachusetts.
History of Doty's Tavern written as an article by Daniel T. V. Huntoon in July, 1876.
Lemuel W. Standish, The Old Stoughton Musical Society. An historical and informative record of the Oldest Choral Society in America. Together with interesting data of its organization, meetings, reunions and outings, and a complete list of past and present officers and members. Illustrated, compiled and published in accordance with a vote of the society January 1, 1928. (Published in 1929) - The webmaster sends much appreciation to the officers of the Old Stoughton Musical Society for their support in adding this valuable chapter of Stoughton's History. This is a wonderfully detailed history of the Oldest Choral Society in America.
Stoughton Public Library 100 Years 1874-1974 Added by permission of the Trustees of the Stoughton Public Library
STOUGHTON HOUSES 100 YEARS - 1726-1826 Added by permission of the Trustees of the Stoughton Public Library
South Precinct of Dorchester Meeting Records 1715-1726 Covering the events of the Precinct, the church, and the creation of the township of Stoughton. History of the Stoughton Turnpike and Taunton & South Boston Turnpikes established in 1806. First Annual Report of the Stoughton Branch Railroad Corporation from 1845. Description of Stoughton published in 1849. Some Stoughton Doctors before the year 1853. A History of Stoughton until 1884 from D. Hamilton Hurd's, History of Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with Biographical Sketches of many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men. (Philadelphia, Pa., J. W. Lewis & Co., 1884). Description of Stoughton, Sharon, Canton and Avon published in 1890. History of the Stoughton Town Seal designed by Edwin A. Jones. Booklet from the Dedication of the Monument Marking the Location of the First House in Stoughton, April 19, 1899. This also contains a small genealogy and history of the family of Isaac Stearns (1665-1741) who settled on what is now West Street in Stoughton. Description of a trolley tour through Mattapan, Milton, Canton and Sharon in 1904. Illustrated article from May 1910 - New England Magazine about Stoughton. Stoughton chapter from Louis A. Cook, History of Norfolk County Massachusetts 1622-1918.
Avon (East Stoughton) chapter from Louis A. Cook, History of Norfolk County Massachusetts 1622-1918.
A History of the first two Drake School Houses the site of the First Stoughton High School Building Residents of the Stoughton Poor Farm 1850-1880. A transcription and image of the 1754 Massachusetts Slave Census return from the town of Stoughton. A list of names from an autograph Album of Stoughton High School Students 1882-1884 owned by Frank I. Capen from Stoughton.
Naturalized Voters from Stoughton from the 1865 Massachusetts State Census. This transcription lists the name, age, place of birth, and occupation. Biography of Frank Monk the well know Dairy Farmer from of Dry Pond. Short history of Avon (formerly East Stoughton) from the History of Norfolk County Massachusetts 1622-1918 (published in 1918). Stoughton vs. Canton Thanksgiving Day Football Game history since 1926. Some Stoughton Tavern's of the 1700's and 1800's Description of a trolley tour through Mattapan, Milton, Canton and Sharon in 1904. Stoughton Centenarians - first submission Mary Ann (McNamara) Boylan (1854-1955). Letter from Samuel Hodges, Jr. of Stoughton to future U.S. President John Quincy Adams in 1817. This is a letter of introduction from Hodges regarding the position as Consul to Cape Verde. He would later serve in this role until his death in 1827. Stoughton and Avon Civil War Veterans from the 1915 Massachusetts State Census : also including hyperlinks to histories of their regiments and vessels they served on during the war. Some early African American Families in 18th & 19th century Stoughton. Search for your ancestors in the transcribed 1800 U.S. Census for Stoughton Selected Stoughton News from The Stoughton Record newspaper from 1906. Selected Stoughton News from The Stoughton Record newspaper from 1905. History of the Stoughton Turnpike and Taunton & South Boston Turnpikes established in 1806. History of the Stoughton Town Seal designed by Edwin A. Jones (1853-1911). Short history of Stoughton from the History of Norfolk County Massachusetts 1622-1918 (published in 1918). Stoughton School Teachers from the 1700's Stoughton Tax List from the year 1727 Stoughton and Canton Guardians of the Punkapoag Indians 1727-1852. South Precinct of Dorchester Meeting Records 1715-1726 Covering the events of the Precinct, the church, and the creation of the township of Stoughton.
History of Doty's Tavern written by Daniel T. V. Huntoon (July, 1876). Stoughton Pensioners from the 1840 U.S. Census. Description of Stoughton published in 1849. Some Stoughton Doctors before the year 1853. Stoughton's Richest Tax Payers in 1888 who were assessed a rate over $100. who were assessed a rate over $100. Description of Stoughton, Sharon, Canton and Avon published in 1890. Stoughton Chapter from Louis A. Cook, History of Norfolk County Massachusetts 1622-1918. Stoughton "Historical" Weblinks on the Internet.
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