Local History
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The Astonishing Life of Old Goody Davis: 116 and Still Farming
Rockwell, Samuel Forbes. Davis Families of Early Roxbury and Boston. North Andover, Mass., 1932. In my examination of the historical records regarding the Davis families, one of the most fascinating narratives I have encountered is the legend of Mary Davis, better known to the community as “Old Goody Davis.” According to the Hyde Manuscripts and
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Where Did Anne Bradstreet’s House Actually Stand?
Archival Transcription Publication: North Andover CitizenSection: Out and AboutDate: September 19, 1990Page: 1B Masthead / Section Header North Andover Citizen Out and About Headline Search for a local luminary eludes scholars Deck / Subheadline Where was the home of 17th Century author Anne Bradstreet? Byline By Andrew Spano Main Text (Diplomatic Transcription) Until 1960, the