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Original antique church pew deed dated October 25, 1836, documenting the sale of pew No. 22 in the Baptist meetinghouse in the South Parish of Reading, Massachusetts.
The handwritten purchase price is sixty-six dollars. The document combines a printed legal form with handwritten details and signatures, with seal remnants beside the signatures.
The reverse bears a handwritten town recording notation dated January 24, 1849, signed Daniel Pratt Jr., Town Clerk, referencing page 143 of the town’s record book.
An interesting piece of early New England history from a time when families purchased ownership rights to particular church pews.
CONDITION:
Age toning, scattered staining/foxing, faded handwriting, fold creases, tears and small paper losses along the folds, and edge wear. Please examine all photos carefully for condition and handwritten details.
Includes the deed and the folded outer paper shown in the photo.
Sold as a historical collectible.
