HISTORY OF YORK,MAINE, Vol.I; Charles E.Banks,Boston,Mass.,1931,1935 -------------- Diary of 1735 [author unknown] see 1st posting for details. --------------- FYI: * or ** next to names doesnt refer to anything...just keeps the information from "running" . --- March 1. Nathaniel CREDIFORD entered his intent to marry Elizabeth BEALE, but she forbids publishment. Tis said that she prefers Josiah LITTLEFIELD of Wells, Maine 2. (Sunday) - 3. **Paul NOWELL had a son born today,which he called Paul. His wife was Mary NUTTING of Cambridge[Mass]. They were married 1734 at Newbury,Mass. ** Arthur BRADGON sold 6 acres to John GROVER and 12 acres to Nathaniel LEWIS both on the south side. -- 8. Joseph GRAY's daughter bapt.as Sarah 9. (Sunday) 11. Town meeting today, Deacon John HARMON,moderator. voted against paying the selectmen 5 shillings a day for their services. Jeremiah MOULTON, Dea.Thomas BRADGON, Samuel SEAWALL, John SAYWARD, and Samuel CLARKE elected selectmen for ensuing yeare. -- 12. Jerry BUMSTEAD the glazier sold a lott to Nathaniel DONNELL this day. James D.sold his half of the Homestead to his brother,Nathaniel. 15. John CURTIS and Abigail DONNELL intentions published. 16.(Sunday) 17. Samuel DONNELL the shipwright sold 5 acres south side to Joseph COLE 18. A surprising thing happened on Tuesday night in Kittery which is certified by Parson MOODY, his son Joseph,and 2 ministers. Mary SMITH baked 3 loaves of Indian breade of the same meal. One came out of the oven the colour of blood puddinge. This loaf can still be seen. 22. Daughter born to Barsham ALLEN, named Mary *Dr. BULMAN bought 30 acres at Tomemy Hill of William GROW. *Crisp BRADBURY sold some land to Enouch GILL. --- 23. (Sunday) 24. Jonthan BANE sold 10 acres to John CARD 25. Samuel WEBBER the miller of Cape Neddick is mortally sick and made his will today. Elias WEARE his neighbor informs this and saith Dr. BULMAN attends him but gives no encouragement. --- 28. Deacon Joseph SAYWARD got a release of mortgage on his homestead today from William PEPPERELL. It has been running 11 years but since appointed a committee 3 years ago to compound with his creditors and pay his debts his affairs are nearly straightened out. ** Parish meeting today. Took action to prosecute trespassers on the Parsonage land. Those who live next to this lott are continually fencing in land that does not belong to them. --- 30. (Sunday) 31. not so warm as last month, very little snow left on ground. ------------- Cynthia -- "The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." --Albert Einstein