Records of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the County of Worcester, Massachusetts, From 1731 to 1737

By Franklin P. Rice

This volume presents a detailed transcription of the "Records of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the County of Worcester, Massachusetts" from 1731 to 1737. Offering a glimpse into the administration of justice in colonial Massachusetts, these records provide valuable primary source material for historians, legal scholars, and genealogists. The meticulous records reveal the types of cases brought before the court, the punishments meted out, and the social dynamics of the Worcester community during this period.

Researchers interested in colonial law, local history, or the early development of legal institutions in America will find this collection an essential resource. This work offers a direct connection to the lives and legal concerns of people living in colonial Worcester County.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1176113372
• ISBN13: 9781176113374
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"