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Ringing the Bell: July 4, 2026,Washington No. 7
On April 22, 1833, Dedham selectmen established South Dedham’s first fire company. Their announcement read: “By virtue of the statute of 1785, 1805, and 1827 – We, the Subscribers have nominated and appointed and do hereby nominate and appoint, the following persons to be Engine-men – Joseph Day, Newell Bullen, John Dean 4th, Robert H. Baker, Horace Aldrich, William Phelan, Lewis Ellis, Curtis G. Morse, James M. Lincoln, Loman Morse, Ebenezer Dean Jr., John E. Hartshorn, Mo

Patricia Fanning
Jul 12 min read


Jabez & Sally Boyden & the case of "the pistol waving highwayman"
Jabez Boyden (1787-1875) Sally Fuller Boyden (1791-1857) Born in Walpole on September 5, 1787, Jabez Boyden was the son of Benjamin and...

Patricia Fanning
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Curtis & Fanny Morse; Prosperous South Dedham/Norwood Family
Curtis Gay Morse (1805-1874) Fanny Boyden Morse (1812-1887) Eliza R. Morse (1835-1836) Benjamin B. Morse (1841-1842) Curtis Gay Morse was...

Patricia Fanning
Oct 6, 20232 min read

