Lynn &
Nahant MA. History Genealogy
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Lin -- ..."The
Third Plantation occupied a central portion of this charming coast
territory, and was parent of the renowned City of Lynn or "Lin," as
it was spelled in the act bestowing the name; a place known and
respected wherever shoes are worn and bay fish eaten. Several other
towns are honored by the same parentage; but Lynn seems always to
have ranked as the most eminent of the beautiful offspring of that
memorable settlement (Plymouth Plantation); and hence the whole
Plantation is occasionally distinguished by her euphonious name. It
was in 1629 that the good old Third Plantation was commenced...."
(pp 12-15)
- "LIN: OR NOTABLE PEOPLE AND NOTABLE THINGS OF
THE EARLY HISTORY of LYNN" |
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Nahant-- "Native
Americans called the area "Nahant," meaning "the point" or "almost
an island." Located on a rocky peninsula jutting into Massachusetts
Bay, it was first settled in 1630, and often used by citizens of
Lynn for grazing cattle, sheep and goats. The first hotel was built
in 1803, and in 1817 a steamboat ran daily between Boston and
Nahant. The town was officially incorporated in 1853."
--Wikipedia |
| 1629 1637, November 20 1782, July 03 1814, 1815, February 17 1850, April 10 1850, April 18 1852, May 21 1853, March 29 |
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