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Rare 19th-Century Massachusetts Watercolor & Original Genealogy Record
Own a unique piece of New England history. This beautifully preserved 19th-century watercolor is more than just a decorative piece—it serves as a primary historical document, containing rare, hand-recorded vital statistics for the Cook, Bates, Allen, and Atkins families.
For the serious historian or family genealogist, this document provides an authentic, firsthand look at lineage rooted in Plainfield, East Bridgewater, Brockton, and surrounding Massachusetts towns.
Included Genealogical Records:
THE COOK LINEAGE:
Parents: Benjamin F. Cook (1815–1842) and Abigail Bates (1819–1841).
Details: Includes marriage date (1836, performed by Rev. Moses Hallock) and birth/death records for their children, Martha and Julia.
THE ALLEN LINEAGE:
Parents: Jared B. Allen (1832–1895) and Martha E. Atkins (born 1838).
Details: Includes marriage date (1867, Lynn, MA) and complete birth records for their six children: Benjamin, Julia, Chester, Bertha, Grace, and Mabel.
Item Specifications:
Dimensions: 16" x 12"
Provenance: An invaluable primary source document for anyone tracing New England heritage or conducting local Massachusetts historical research.
Condition: Carefully preserved 19th-century original.
Whether you are a direct descendant or a collector of Massachusetts ephemera, this document is a rare, one-of-a-kind discovery.
