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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


A Long Life in the Colonies and in a New Nation
Abigail Lewis Bullard (1729-1826) Born on January 16, 1729, Abigail Lewis was the daughter of William Lewis and Bethiah Colburn Lewis of...

Patricia Fanning
Sep 22, 20231 min read


The British Are Here
British Citizens Before the beginning of armed conflict between colonists in America and the forces of the British crown on April 19,...

Patricia Fanning
Sep 8, 20233 min read

