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Indian Deeds p. 1-10
Land deeds related to Westfield that were negotiated with the local Native Americans.
Treaty of the Big Tree
Copy of the Treaty of Big Tree (1797) made in 1812. The Treaty of Big Tree was between the Seneca nation (Western New York) and the United States of America.
Mills, Land Grants, Streets, & Highways p. 74-83
Transcribed by Joesph Bartlett in the mid-1800's, notebook contains information concerning the building of mills, streets, highways, and land grants in early Westfield from 1663 onwards.
Mills, Land Grants, Streets, & Highways p. 1-10
1658-1667
Concerning the initial land grants and management of the lands around the Worronoco River, called Streamfield and now Westfield, by the Town of Springfield. Includes detailed listing of "Homelots".
Concerning the initial land grants and management of the lands around the Worronoco River, called Streamfield and now Westfield, by the Town of Springfield. Includes detailed listing of "Homelots".
Mills, Land Grants, Streets, & Highways p.42-51
Transcribed by Joesph Bartlett in the mid-1800's, notebook contains information concerning the building of mills, streets, highways, and land grants in early Westfield from 1663 onwards.
Ensign Account Book p.51-60
Transcribed by Joseph D. Bartlett in the mid-late 1800's, the Datio Ensign Account book contains largely genealogical information of Westfield families from the 18th and 19th century.
Indian trails about Springfield
Early accounts indicate that Indians were familiar with places often hundreds of miles distant and that they traveled over the same route in coming and going. Indians habitually marched in single file so trails rarely exceed 18 inched in width and…