History of Worcester County with Biographical Sketches Vol. 1 page 92 A large portion of Southborough formerly belonged to Marlborough. Before its incorporation it was called " Stoney Brook". Southborogh was incorporated July 17, 1727 in response to a remarkable petition signed by many. Included in the lists of petitioners were: John BELLOWS Samuel BELLOWS Eliazer BELLOWS Johnathan BELLOWS Seth BELLOWS was one of the first Selectmen on March 1728