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Essex County Historical Records

Essex Countywide Historical Records

Abstract of Essex County Court Records 1636-1693 US Gen Net
Ages from Court Records, 1636-1700(index to names in court records in Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk counties) Ancestry
Essex County, Massachusetts Biographies Ancestry
Essex County, Massachusetts Depositions, 1636-86 Ancestry
History of Essex County, Massachusetts. : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men Ancestry
Records and Files Of The Quarterly Courts Of Essex County, 1636-1683, Vol. 1 (probate records) World Vital Records
Records and Files Of The Quarterly Courts Of Essex County, 1636-1683, Vol. 2 (probate records) World Vital Records
Records and Files Of The Quarterly Courts Of Essex County, 1636-1683, Vol. 3 (probate records) World Vital Records
Records and Files Of The Quarterly Courts Of Essex County, 1636-1683, Vol. 4 (probate records) World Vital Records
Records and Files Of The Quarterly Courts Of Essex County, 1636-1683, Vol. 5 (probate records) World Vital Records
Records and Files Of The Quarterly Courts Of Essex County, 1636-1683, Vol. 6 (probate records) World Vital Records
Records and Files Of The Quarterly Courts Of Essex County, 1636-1683, Vol. 7 (probate records) World Vital Records
Records and Files Of The Quarterly Courts Of Essex County, 1636-1683, Vol. 8 (probate records) World Vital Records
The Essex Antiquarian 1897-1909 (genealogical publication with genealogies; wills; and land, court, cemetery, and military records) NEHGS
Two centuries of travel in Essex County, Massachusetts : a collection of narratives and observations made by travelers, 1605-1799 Ancestry

Amesbury Historical Records

A chronological record of the principal events that have occurred in Amesbury, Massachusetts Ancestry
Selections from "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury, Massachusetts� US Gen Web

Andover Historical Records

1658 List of Proprietors US Gen Web
1681 List of Proprietors US Gen Web
1780 List of Taxpayers in the West End of Andover US Gen Web
1783 List of Taxpayers in the East Side of the South District US Gen Web
Abbots Academy for girls in Andover (includes brief history and lists of teachers and principals 1829-1913) US Gen Web
An address delivered May 30, 1873, at the dedication of the Memorial Hall : Andover, Massachusetts Ancestry
Andover High School Class of 1927 US Gen Web
Andover Historical Series (published in the Andover Townsman newspapers beginning in 1896) US Gen Web
Andover, Massachusetts : proceedings at the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation Ancestry
Brief History of Andover US Gen Web
Emigrants from Old Andover (lists from 1858-1859) US Gen Web
Excerpts of Town Meeting Reports 1662-1693 US Gen Web
Historical sketch of the Memorial Hall, Andover, Mass. Ancestry
Historical sketches of Andover Ancestry
Old Andover Days: Memories of a Puritan Childhood World Vital Records
Our Andover Settlers (brief sketches of early settlers) US Gen Web
Phillips Academy in Andover (includes brief history and roster of students 1778-1790) US Gen Web
Reminiscences of Andover World Vital Records
Selections from A Genealogical Historical Visitation of Andover, MA in the year 1863 US Gen Web
The record of Andover during the rebellion Ancestry
Town of Andover, Mass. : two hundred and fiftieth anniversary souvenir, including the official programme of the anniversary Ancestry

Boxford Historical Records

Boxford town records(1685-1706) Ancestry
The history of Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts : from the earliest settlement known to the present time Ancestry

Bradford Historical Records

A discourse delivered in the East Parish in Bradford, December 22, 1820(history of town) Ancestry
An historical sketch of Bradford, Mass., in the Revolution : (including East Bradford, now Groveland) Ancestry
Vital records of the town of Boylston, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1850 Ancestry

Byfield Historical Records

The first century of Dummer Academy : a historical discourse(1865 in South Byfield) Ancestry

Chebacco Historical Records

1780 Chebacco Tax Lists US Gen Web
1782 List of Householders in Chebacco Parish US Gen Web
1800 Chebacco Parish Tax Valuation List US Gen Web

Danvers Historical Records

Centennial celebration at Danvers, Mass. : June 16, 1852. Ancestry
Historical sketch of School District Number Thirteen, North Danvers : or as it is known abroad, Danvers Plains Ancestry
History of the town of Danvers : from its early settlement to the year 1848 Ancestry
List of First Settlers US Gen Web
Salem Village Church Record Book - 1689-1753 Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive
The celebration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of the town of Danvers, Massachusetts Ancestry

Essex Historical Records

History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton Ancestry
History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton John Slaughter
History of the town of Essex : from 1634 to 1868 Ancestry
Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton, Massachusetts: Town Histories Ancestry

Gloucester Historical Records

Atlantic Ports Passenger Lists, 1820-1873 and 1893-1959 (includes arrivals at Gloucester 1906-1942, and New Bedford, 1902-1942) Ancestry
Atlantic Ports, Gulf Coasts, and Great Lakes Passenger Lists, Roll 4: 1820-1870 (includes Gloucester 1820-70 and Marblehead 1820-49) Ancestry
Dogtown (Gloucester's deserted village : address) Ancestry
History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Cape Ann, Massachusetts World Vital Records
History of the town of Gloucester, Cape Ann : including the town of Rockport Ancestry
Massachusetts Crew Lists, 1917-1943(includes Gloucester 1918-1943 and New Bedford 1917-1943) Ancestry
Memorial of the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Gloucester, Mass., Ancestry
Notes and additions to the history of Gloucester. Ancestry
The Port of Gloucester World Vital Records
The port of Gloucester(history printed in 1940) Ancestry
The Port of Gloucester, Massachusetts World Vital Records
The story of Gloucester, Massachusetts, permanently settled 1623 Ancestry
The Story of Gloucester, Massachusetts, Permanently Settled 1623: An Address World Vital Records

Hamilton Historical Records

History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton Ancestry
History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton John Slaughter
Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton, Massachusetts: Town Histories Ancestry

Haverhill Historical Records

1650 List of Land Holders US Gen Web
1798 List of Householders US Gen Web
An historical sketch of Haverhill in the county of Essex and commonwealth of Massachusetts Ancestry
An Oration Delivered at the 250th Anniversary of the Settlement of Haverhill, Massachusetts, 1890 World Vital Records
An oration delivered at the commemoration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Haverhill, Mass.1890 (historical) Ancestry
Brief Biographies of Early Haverhill Residents US Gen Web
Early Settlers of Haverhill (includes some genealogies) US Gen Web
Haverhill (foundation facts concerning its settlement, growth, industries, and societies, etc.) Ancestry
Haverhill, Massachusetts : an industrial and commercial center. Ancestry
Official pictorial magazine of the Haverhill tercentenary celebration, 1640-1940 Ancestry
Some memories of old Haverhill in Massachusetts Ancestry
Some Memories of Old Haverhill in Massachusetts World Vital Records
The colonial and revolutionary history of Haverhill Ancestry
The History of Haverhill [Massachusetts] Ancestry
The history of Haverhill, Massachusetts : from its first settlement, in 1640, to the year 1860 Ancestry
The Purchase of Pentuckett (includes list of first settlers of Haverhill) US Gen Web

Ipswich Historical Records

1678 Commonage Rights (list of settlers) Jane Devlin
A sketch of the ecclesiastical history of Ipswich Ancestry
Brief Biographies of Some Early Ipswich Settlers US Gen Web
Brief History of Ipswich Town of Ispwich
History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton Ancestry
History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton John Slaughter
Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton, Massachusetts: Town Histories Ancestry
The celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Ipswich, Massachusetts Ancestry
The colonial age of New England(historical address of Ipswich 1834) Ancestry
The Hammatt papers ...(the early inhabitants of Ipswich, Mass., 1633-1700) Ancestry
The Hammatt Papers, No. 1: The Early Inhabitants of Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1633 - 1700 World Vital Records

Lawrence Historical Records

1853 Voting List A-M US Gen Web
History of the city of Lawrence Ancestry
Lawrence High School Class of 1920 (list of students) US Gen Web
Quarter-centennial history of Lawrence, Massachusetts : with portraits and biographical sketches of ex-mayors and others Ancestry

Lynn Historical Records

1904 - 1905 Classical High School Battalion Roster US Gen Web
1934 List of Schools (includes names of principals) US Gen Web
Class of 1904 Lynn Classical High School US Gen Web
Class of 1905 Lynn Classical High School US Gen Web
Class of 1963 Lynn English High School US Gen Web
Extracts from the records of the town of Lynn: together with the division and names of the original proprietors of land at Nahant(early town, land, vital records) Ancestry
History of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts: Including Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott, and Nahant US Gen Web
Lynn and Surroundings (historical) US Gen Web
Lynn English High School, Class of 1939, 25th Anniversary Reunion Book (includes information on graduates) US Gen Web
Lynn English High School, Diamond Jubilee, 1889-1964 (includes lists of most of the graduates) US Gen Web
Proceedings in Lynn, Massachusetts, June 17, 1879 : being the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement Ancestry
Records of ye towne meetings of Lyn(1691-1783) Ancestry
Records of ye Towne Meetings of Lyn, 1691 - 1701/2 World Vital Records
Sketches of Lynn or the Changes of Fifty Years US Gen Web
The City Hall of Lynn : being a history of events leading to its erection, and an account of the ceremonies at the dedication Ancestry
The First Schools of Lynn from Sketches of Lynn US Gen Web
The history of Lynn Ancestry
The History of Lynn including Nahant US Gen Web
The Lynn Academy (historical) US Gen Web

Lynnfield Historical Records

History of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts: Including Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott, and Nahant US Gen Web
History of the town of Lynnfield, Mass. : 1635-1895 Ancestry

Manchester Historical Records

Brief History of Manchester US Gen Web
Dedication services of the Memorial Library and Grand Army Hall : at Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, October 13, 1887. Ancestry
List of First Settlers US Gen Web
Town records of Manchester(town and land records 1636-1786) Ancestry
Town Records of Manchester (town and land records 1636-1786) World Vital Records

Marblehead Historical Records

Atlantic Ports, Gulf Coasts, and Great Lakes Passenger Lists, Roll 4: 1820-1870 (includes Gloucester 1820-70 and Marblehead 1820-49) Ancestry
Handbook of Marblehead Neck(printed 1882) Ancestry
List of First Settlers US Gen Web
Misinterpretation of providence : a discourse delivered at Marblehead, December, 1846, on the disasters at sea, Sept. 19, 1846 Ancestry
Old Marblehead Sea Captains and the Ships in Which They Sailed World Vital Records
The Marblehead manual(printed 1883) Ancestry
U.S. School Yearbooks (includes Marblehead High School 1946) Ancestry

Methuen Historical Records

Brief History of Early Methuen US Gen Web
Historical sketch of the town of Methuen Ancestry
Methuen Historical Society Publications: Opening Address, No. 1 World Vital Records

Nahant Historical Records

An historical address delivered at the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Nahant1903 Ancestry
Extracts from the records of the town of Lynn: together with the division and names of the original proprietors of land at Nahant(early town, land, vital records) Ancestry
History of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts: Including Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott, and Nahant US Gen Web
The History of Lynn including Nahant US Gen Web
The picture of Nahant(printed 1855) Ancestry

Newbury Historical Records

A sketch of the history of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, from 1635 to 1845 Ancestry
A Sketch of the History of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, From 1635 to 1845 World Vital Records
Brief History of Newbury US Gen Web
Celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Newbury : June 10, 1885. Ancestry
Index to "A Sketch of the History of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, from 1635 to 1845" A-D US Gen Web
Index to "A Sketch of the History of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, from 1635 to 1845" D-L US Gen Web
Index to "A Sketch of the History of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, from 1635 to 1845" L-P US Gen Web
Index to "A Sketch of the History of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, from 1635 to 1845" P-Y US Gen Web
List of First Settlers US Gen Web
Old Newbury Tales World Vital Records
Ould Newbury : historical and biographical sketches Ancestry
Some Brief Biographies of Early Settlers of Newbury US Gen Web
Two Hundred and Fiftieth Aniversarary of the Settlement of Newbury: Brief Biographical Sketches World Vital Records
Two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Newbury : brief biographical sketches Ancestry

Newburyport Historical Records

A Report of the Reception of the Sons of Newburyport Resident Abroad, 1854 World Vital Records
A sketch of the history of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, from 1635 to 1845 Ancestry
A Sketch of the History of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, From 1635 to 1845 World Vital Records
Atlantic Ports, Gulf Coasts, and Great Lakes Passenger Lists, Roll 5: 1820-1873(includes Nantucket 1820-1862, New Bedford 1826-1852, and Newburyport 1821-1839) Ancestry
Brief History of Newburyport US Gen Web
History of Newburyport Ancestry
History of Newburyport, Mass., 1764-1905 Ancestry
Particular account of the great fire at Newburyport, May 31, 1811 Ancestry
The Colonial book of the Towle Mfg. Co.(Newburyport history) Ancestry
The history and present state of the town of Newburyport Ancestry

Rockport Historical Records

History of the town of Gloucester, Cape Ann : including the town of Rockport Ancestry

Rowley Historical Records

Brief History of Rowley
Brief History of Rowley US Gen Web
Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts World Vital Records
Freeholders, 1677 (list of settlers) Jane Devlin

Salem Historical Records

Colonial Salem (some brief biographies) New England Colonists Web
History of Salem in Three Volumes Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive
History of Salem, Massachusetts, Volume 1 World Vital Records
History of Salem, Massachusetts, Volume 2 World Vital Records
History of Salem, Massachusetts, Volume 3 World Vital Records
Lists of Freeman 1630-1682 US Gen Web
Members of the East India Marine Society, Salem, published 1870 NEHGS
New England Founders, 1602-1630(primarily Salem and Plymouth) Ancestry
Proceedings upon the dedication of Plummer Hall at Salem, October 6, 1857 : including Mr. Hoppin's address and Judge White's Ancestry
Seamen from Salem and Vicinity Impressed by British War Vessels, 1800-1818 US Gen Web
Some Brief Biographies of Early Settlers of Salem
The first half-century of the Essex Institute(in Salem; published 1898) Ancestry
The Records of the Salem Commoners, 1713 - 1739 World Vital Records
The records of the Salem Commoners, 1713-1739 Ancestry
The Salem Fire of 1914 US Gen Net

Salisbury Historical Records

Selections from "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury, Massachusetts� US Gen Web
Settlement of Salisbury US Gen Net

Saugus Historical Records

History of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts: Including Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott, and Nahant US Gen Web

Swampscott Historical Records

History of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts: Including Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott, and Nahant US Gen Web

Topsfield Historical Records

Buildings Constructed in Topsfield, 1900 - 1904 and 1915 US Gen Web
The Topsfield Copper Mines (mining in Topsfield in 1600s) US Gen Web
Town Clerks of Topsfield, 1651 - 1739 US Gen Web

Wenham Historical Records

The history of Wenham, civil and ecclesiastical : from its settlement in 1639 to 1860 Ancestry

West Newbury Historical Records

A sketch of the history of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, from 1635 to 1845 Ancestry
A Sketch of the History of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, From 1635 to 1845 World Vital Records