Upton, Massachusetts, USA
1848 - Upton

This town is not an original grant, but was taken from Mendon, Sutton, and Hopkinton. It was incorporated by the general court in 1735. The first church was formed in this town soon after its incorporation, and Rev. Thomas Weld ordained their pastor. He remained a few years with the people, when he was dismissed, and succeeded by Rev. Elisha Fish, (from Stonington, Conn.,) ordained in 1751. He died in 1795. The next and the present pastor, Rev. Benjamin Wood, was ordained in 1796. The society of Baptists originated about 1750, and the next year Rev. Abraham Bloss was ordained their teaching elder. This town presents a varied surface, changing from smooth to rough, and from hilly to more level ground. The soil is generally good, and is pretty well watered. A small stream, known by the name of West river, passes through the west part of the town, and flows into the Blackstone in the lower part of Uxbridge. The village consists of about 50 dwelling houses, and a Congregational church, which is represented in the engraving. Population, 1,451. Distance, 14 miles S. E. of Worcester, and 35 from Boston. In 1837 there was 1 woollen mill; 2 sets of machinery; 31,200 yards of cloth were manufactured; value, $15,600; boots manufactured, 3,500 pairs; shoes, 117,699 pairs; value, $107,796.84; males employed, 156; females, 81; there were 14,000 straw bonnets manufactured; value, $35,110.

Historical Collections Relating to the History... John Warner Barber, Worcester, Warren Lazell, 1848

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