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1706 - Brimfield is settled

Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

1731 - Brimfield is incorporated

Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

1839 - Brimfield
Brimfield, Massachusetts
Hampden county. This town lies 19 miles E. by N. from Springfield, 50 W.N.W. from Providence, R.I., and 70 W. by S. from Boston. Population, 1837, 1,599. First settled, 1714. Incorporated, 1731. This is a fine farming town with a good soil, and is well watered by Chickopee and Quinebaugh rivers. The articles manufactured in this town, in one year, amounted to $105,262. The manufactures consisted of cotton goods, boots, shoes, leather, palm-leaf hats, chairs and cabinet ware. The value of wool grown, in one year, was $4,067.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. Alphabetically arranged. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1845 - BRIMFIELD. [Pop. 1,419. Inc. 1731]
Brimfield was originally granted to certain inhabitants of Springfield, and then included Monson, Wales, and Holland.

Branches of the Chicopee and Quinebaug water the town. The chief manufactures are boots, shoes and cotton cloth. Distance from Springfield, 19 miles; from Boston, 70.
An Elementary Geography for Massachusetts Children by William Bentley Fowle and Asa Fitz, 1845

1847 - Fire In Brimfield
The beautiful Congregational Church in Brimfield, Mass. was consumed by fire on Sunday forenoon last. It broke out during divine service, and took from one of the stove pipes in the ceiling through which it passed. Loss between $5000 and $6000; insured $3000.

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Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
February 25, 1847

1848 - Brimfield
This town was granted by the general court, in the year 1701, to a number of petitioners, inhabitants of Springfield. The township as originally granted was 8 miles square, and was at first designated by the “Plantation adjoining Springfield;" but the committee, for the sake of convenience, as stated in the records, soon gave it the name of Brimfield. The first grants of land were made in December, 1701, to 13 persons. Very little seems to have been done towards the settlement of the place for a considerable time, owing probably to the embarrassments occasioned by the war with the French and Indians. In 1717, the proprietors’ committee petitioned for an extension of the township 3 miles further east, which was granted. After this the settlement progressed rapidly. Among the early settlers who came from Springfield are found the names of Sherman, Lombard, Pynchon, Hitchcock, Brooks, Morgan, Burt, Charles, Collins, Keep, Scott, Stebbins, Warriner. Nichols, Graves and Bliss. The Thomson... Read MORE...

1854 - Brimfield
Brimfield, a post-township of Hampden county, Massachusetts, about 70 miles W. by S. from Boston. Population, 1420.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1859
BRIMFIELD, a township of Hampden co., in the state of Massachusetts, U.S., 68 m. SW of Boston. It is watered by the Chicopee and Quinebaug rivers, and is well cultivated. Pop. in 1840, 1,419.
A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge, Publisher A. Fullarton, 1859

1881 - Celebrated 107th Birthday
JEMIMA ALLEN, of Brimfield, Mass., who recently celebrated her 107th birthday, was born at Sturbridge, in that State, on Sept. 3, 1774. Her husband died in 1849. When about 100 years old she came back to her daughter's house in Brimfield to spend her last days, and as she expressed it, to be buried by the side of her husband. She has several great-grandchildren married, and some of them have children. A good number of her descendants visited her on her 107th birthday, some grandchildren coming from Central New York. She is quite deaf, and stays in her bed most of the time, but her general health is fair.
The Osage City Free Press
Osage City, Kansas
November 3, 1881

Brimfield Massachusetts, 1890
Brimfield, is an excellent farming town in the extreme east of Hampden County, on the Boston and Albany Railroad, whose station at West Brimfield is 79 miles from Boston. The post-offices are Brimfield and East Brimfield; and these, with " Little Rest," are the villages. The town is bounded north by Warren, east by Sturbridge, south by Holland and Wales, and west by Monson and Palmer,

The assessed area is 21,104 acres; which includes 6,456 acres of forest, containing a large proportion of New England varieties. The geological structure is dolorites and ferruginous gneiss and specimens of iolite in gneiss, adularia, or white felspar, molybdenite, mica and garnet, are found in the northern part. West Mountain is the most extensive eminence. On another eminence, 500 feet in height, is an immense bowlder known as "Steerage Rock," the summit of which affords a very extensive view. Great Pond, of nearly 95 acres ; enclosed by hills; Sherman Pond, of about 80 acres; Little Alum Pond, of... Read MORE...

1895 - Brimfield
Brimfield, a post-village of Hampden co., Mass., in Brimfield township, on the Chicopee River, 6 miles S.E. of Brimfield Station on the Boston & Albany Railroad. This station is at WEST BRIMFIELD (which see). Brimfield has a free high school, liberally endowed. The township has 4 churches and a pop. (1890) of 1096
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1902 - MISSING HEIRS LOCATED - Bible Assists in Revealing Dead California Resident's Identity - The Relatives of Salem Charles, Who Left $142,000 Are Discovered in New England.
LOS ANGELES, Cal., July 19. - The mystery surrounding the identity of the man known as "Charles Hill," who died at the Good Samaritan Hospital here on May 17, leaving $142,000 in cash, has been solved. His real name was Salem Charles and his home was at Brimfield, Mass.

The story of the search for heirs by the Public Administrator and his attorney, Leon Moss, is interesting. After following up innumerable alleged "clues," all of which came to naught, Administrator Kelogg found among the old man's effects and old family Bible, on the fly leaf of which were written sentences almost faded and rendered illegible by age. The writing was magnified and the name of "Charles" and "Brim--, Mass.," were deciphered. Attorney Moss went to Brimfield, Mass., and without disclosing his identity found a family named Charles which had been prominent in that locality for 200 years. After a thorough investigation Moss became convinced that he had found the family of the deceased.

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1916
Brimfield, a post-village of Hampden co., Mass., in Brimfield township (town), on the Chicopee River, 6 miles SE. of West Brimfield, on the Boston and Albany R. Pop. of the town in 1900, 941.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

2023 - Brimfield Flea Market

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2023 - If you're planning a visit to this charming New England town, here are some things to do and places to visit in and around Brimfield:
Brimfield Antique Show and Flea Market: This is the main attraction in Brimfield and a must-visit if you're in town during one of its annual shows. It's one of the largest and most renowned antique markets in the United States, featuring thousands of dealers selling antiques, collectibles, and unique finds. The market is held several times a year, so check the schedule to plan your visit accordingly.

Sturbridge Village: Located just a short drive from Brimfield, Old Sturbridge Village is a living history museum that recreates a rural New England town in the 1830s. You can explore historic buildings, interact with costumed interpreters, and learn about early American life and craftsmanship.

Quabbin Reservoir: A short drive to the west of Brimfield, Quabbin Reservoir is a beautiful spot for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers hiking trails, fishing, boating, and picnicking areas. The reservoir is known for its scenic views and abundant wildlife, making it a great place for nature... Read MORE...

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