Prescott, Henry | New Castle Historical Society

2007.005.154 - Documents

Account of monies due Alcock Stevens in his role as town Constable, approved by the Selectmen and in town meeting in 1755, settled and balanced in 1768.

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2016.002.001 - Document

This folder is labeled 1760 and contains four documents: A. An indenture agreement dated 14 April 1760 between Joseph Newmarch, Thomas Bell Esq., and Nathanael Sargent all of New Castle of the one part, and William Frost of the other part. That Peter Blanchard (a poor child, age 12 years and 6 months) will work as an apprentice until he is 21 as an indentured servant for William Frost. Frost is to teach Blanchard to read, write, and cypher (d...

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2016.002.002 - Document

This folder is labeled 1762 and contains 14 documents. A: Page 1: Anniversary Town Meeting for the election of town officers, March 1762. The voting results were: Joseph Newmarch, Esquire, is moderator Thomas Bell, Esquire; Joseph Newmarch, Esquire; and Captain Abraham Trefethen, selectmen Mr. Steven Batson and Mr. John Odiorne, assessors Mr. John Randal and Mr. John Tarlton, tythingmen Henry Langmaid and Noah Sherburne, Town Viewer and ...

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2016.002.002 - Document

This folder is labeled 1762 and contains 14 documents. A: Page 1: Anniversary Town Meeting for the election of town officers, March 1762. The voting results were: Joseph Newmarch, Esquire, is moderator Thomas Bell, Esquire; Joseph Newmarch, Esquire; and Captain Abraham Trefethen, selectmen Mr. Steven Batson and Mr. John Odiorne, assessors Mr. John Randal and Mr. John Tarlton, tythingmen Henry Langmaid and Noah Sherburne, Town Viewer and ...

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2016.002.003 - Document

This folder is labeled 1763 and contains 10 documents. A: The town of New Castle to Stephen Chase, 1763. He was asking for his payment of "fifty pounds sterling at 30 for one in old tenor bills" "to my negro for ringing the bell & taking care of the Meeting House." B: "Whereas George Frost Esquire was chosen Collector for this town at the annual meeting & now he refuses to perform that office for reasons below. These are to warn (?) the inh...

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2016.002.003 - Document

This folder is labeled 1763 and contains 10 documents. A: The town of New Castle to Stephen Chase, 1763. He was asking for his payment of "fifty pounds sterling at 30 for one in old tenor bills" "to my negro for ringing the bell & taking care of the Meeting House." B: "Whereas George Frost Esquire was chosen Collector for this town at the annual meeting & now he refuses to perform that office for reasons below. These are to warn (?) the inh...

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2016.002.003 - Document

This folder is labeled 1763 and contains 10 documents. A: The town of New Castle to Stephen Chase, 1763. He was asking for his payment of "fifty pounds sterling at 30 for one in old tenor bills" "to my negro for ringing the bell & taking care of the Meeting House." B: "Whereas George Frost Esquire was chosen Collector for this town at the annual meeting & now he refuses to perform that office for reasons below. These are to warn (?) the inh...

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2016.002.006 - Document

This folder is labeled 1766 and contains 8 documents. A: Mr. Stephen Batson's account with the town for 1766 B: A list receipts received of Mr. Stephen Batson which he received of sundry persons on account of their taxes for the year 1766 - which sums they paid the Reverend Stephen Chase. Dated 5 February 1767 Samuel Card John Trefethen William Tredick Nathaniel Remick Captain Shadrich Bell John Shannon Henry Tredick William Trundy...

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2016.002.006 - Document

This folder is labeled 1766 and contains 8 documents. A: Mr. Stephen Batson's account with the town for 1766 B: A list receipts received of Mr. Stephen Batson which he received of sundry persons on account of their taxes for the year 1766 - which sums they paid the Reverend Stephen Chase. Dated 5 February 1767 Samuel Card John Trefethen William Tredick Nathaniel Remick Captain Shadrich Bell John Shannon Henry Tredick William Trundy...

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2016.002.007 - Document

This accession contains 9 documents, in a folder marked 1767. A: The Province Tax for New Castle, 1767 COLUMN ONE Sampson Sheafe, Esquire Thomas Bell, Esquire, and son William Frost, Esquire Joseph Frost, Esquire and son Captain Abraham Trefethen and man George Frost, Esquire and son Captain John Simpson Henry Prescott Captain John Blunt and man James Randell Paul Randell John Odiorne Richard Yeatten and son Noah Sherburne Mm.....

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2016.002.007 - Document

This accession contains 9 documents, in a folder marked 1767. A: The Province Tax for New Castle, 1767 COLUMN ONE Sampson Sheafe, Esquire Thomas Bell, Esquire, and son William Frost, Esquire Joseph Frost, Esquire and son Captain Abraham Trefethen and man George Frost, Esquire and son Captain John Simpson Henry Prescott Captain John Blunt and man James Randell Paul Randell John Odiorne Richard Yeatten and son Noah Sherburne Mm.....

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2016.002.007 - Document

This accession contains 9 documents, in a folder marked 1767. A: The Province Tax for New Castle, 1767 COLUMN ONE Sampson Sheafe, Esquire Thomas Bell, Esquire, and son William Frost, Esquire Joseph Frost, Esquire and son Captain Abraham Trefethen and man George Frost, Esquire and son Captain John Simpson Henry Prescott Captain John Blunt and man James Randell Paul Randell John Odiorne Richard Yeatten and son Noah Sherburne Mm.....

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2016.002.007 - Document

This accession contains 9 documents, in a folder marked 1767. A: The Province Tax for New Castle, 1767 COLUMN ONE Sampson Sheafe, Esquire Thomas Bell, Esquire, and son William Frost, Esquire Joseph Frost, Esquire and son Captain Abraham Trefethen and man George Frost, Esquire and son Captain John Simpson Henry Prescott Captain John Blunt and man James Randell Paul Randell John Odiorne Richard Yeatten and son Noah Sherburne Mm.....

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2016.002.008 - Document

This accession contains 10 documents. A: A list of men who have subscribed to pay for a new bridge, with the amount that they pledged and balance that they owe. Bridge built in 1759. B: Letter of 1768 to John Wentworth, Esquire, Governor, explaining that they had examined the schooner Miram and found it to be free of infection from smallpox. Cargo was rum and butter. **This document is in two pieces and has previously been taped together...

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2017.001.16 - Documents

Notice for residents to choose selectmen and other officers and to designate the two back seats on the men's side (of the church presumably) for singing seats.

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2017.001.17 - Documents

Jones, Joseph Lawry, Edward Card, Henry Furnald, Arch. Yeaton, Rich. Smith, Josiah Yeaton, Rich. Jr. Trefethen, John Jr. Clark, William Bell, Sampson Langmaid, Henry, Jr. Batson, Stephen - 1766 Rand, Nathl - 1767 Chase, Stephen Jr. - 1768 Peirce, Samuel - 1/4 part of schooner Swallow abated Chase, Rev. Mr. Bell, Meschach Jr. Seavey, Amos Langmaid, Henry Sheafe, Widow Randell, John Bell, Thos. Esq. Prescott, Henry Trefethen,...

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2017.001.17 - Documents

Jones, Joseph Lawry, Edward Card, Henry Furnald, Arch. Yeaton, Rich. Smith, Josiah Yeaton, Rich. Jr. Trefethen, John Jr. Clark, William Bell, Sampson Langmaid, Henry, Jr. Batson, Stephen - 1766 Rand, Nathl - 1767 Chase, Stephen Jr. - 1768 Peirce, Samuel - 1/4 part of schooner Swallow abated Chase, Rev. Mr. Bell, Meschach Jr. Seavey, Amos Langmaid, Henry Sheafe, Widow Randell, John Bell, Thos. Esq. Prescott, Henry Trefethen,...

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2017.001.20 - Documents

Payments to Henry Prescott for repair of schoolhouse.

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