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Digital copy of newspaper article by Elodi McBride from the Country Journal July 11, 2013, detailing the Arts Festival held on July 6, 2013. Details about the various exhibits. Photographs of Cindy Manley and her grandaughters, Carlea and Lilliana…

Digital copy of blue toned copy of photograph showing the Worthington Inn from the rear (south side). Probably taken by Nancy Trow. It is from her album.

Quality reproduction of sepia photograph showing Bartlett's Hotel in Worthington Corners. A sticker on the back of the repro photo reads: "Sign over building reads 'Bartlett's Hotel" and "Back of original reads: "To Mrs. A. W. Trow when I am gone,…

Photocopy of article from the Country Journal, May 21, 1980 titled: "Two generations make a living off the land." Discusses Gou Thrasher's businesses in South Worthington and the partnership between Guy Thrasher (1900-1985) and Carol Myrick (b.…

Real photo postcard, sepia toned, showing "Higgins Falls, Worthington, Mass." AZO stampbox on back. Probably from around 1910. Although the exact location has not yet been established with certainty, it is thought that this is probably a pond along…

The four pages from the 1880 census related to business. Covers fiscal year from June 1, 1879-May 31, 1880. Lists the individuals involved in easy activity, their assets, and other facts associated with their occupations. Conducted on June 24, 1880…

Two photos. One color snapshot taken at the 2004 Council on Aging Christmas Party at Town Hall. Shown in photo is Ralph Moran (1912-2007). One sepia photo in an oval wooden frame of Ralph as a baby

Article dated September 26, 2013, by Elodi McBride in the Country Journal newspaper describing testimony by 30 town residents before a subcommittee of the the state legislature in support of HR 3574 allowing for withdrawal of the town from the…

Return of a birth for May Leslie, female, white, born in Worthington on March 12, 1868. Father: James Leslie, farmer, born in Canada and living in Worthington. Mother: Betsy L. Leslie (maiden name was Cross), born in Becket and living in Worthington.

Birth certificate: Albert J. King, April 30, 1868

Return of a birth: James Lyman Kelly, male, white, born January 4, 1868 in Worthington. Father: John Marsh Kelly, farmer, born and residing in Worthington. Mother: Esther Josephine Kelly (born Esther Josephine Tower, born and residing in…

Black and white snapshot showing Sydney Trow (1896-1989) with sister, ca. 1910, she is around 13 or 14 in this picture. It is not clear whether the sister behind her is Nina or Nancy.It is probably taken in front of or near the Worthington Inn,…

Return of a birth: Oscar T. Higgins, male, white, born July 13, 1868 in South Worthington. Father: Theron K. Higgins, manufactuer of Pl[?] handles, born in Ringville, resident of Worthington. Mother: Charlotte Ann Higgins (born Charlotte Ann Burke),…

Return of a Birth: Caroline Adelia Hewitt, female, white, born November 5, 1868 in Worthington. Father: Cyprian Parish Hewitt, farmer, born in and residing in Worthington. Mother: Adelia Benjamin Hewitt (born Adelia Benjamin Stone), born in Columbus,…

Town of Worthington, Office of the Collector of Taxes, bill for $2.00 issued to Fred Reid, Worthington, Mass. for 1960 poll tax. Signed 2/3/60, Marvis S. Rolland [Peg Rolland]. Also the same for 1961 and 1963.

Return of a birth for George Taylor Dodge, male, white, February 5, 1868, born in Worthington. Father: Edwin Dodge, farmer, born in Deerfield and residing in Worthington. Mother: Nancy Dodge (maiden name Cowing), born in Chester and residing in…

Return of a birth for Mary Fidelia Curtis, female, white, born Feb. 3, 1869 in Worthington. Father: Alden Benjamin Curtis, farmer, born and residing in Worthington. Mother: Mary Emily Curtis (maiden name Mary Emily Noble), born and residing in…

Return of a birth for Watson A. Crosier, male, white, born Oct. 7th, 1868 in Worthington, Mass. Father: Reubin Crosier, farmer, born in Peru, Mass, residing in Worthington. Mother: Mary E. Crosier, maiden name Mary E. Aldrich, born and residing in…

Return of a birth for George Wilbur Clapp, male, white, July 13th, 1868, born in Worthington. Father: Geo. M. Clapp, whip maker, born in Easthampton, residing in Worthington. Mother: Harriet C. Clapp, maiden name Harriet C. Beals, born in Goshen,…

Return of a birth for John H. Campbell, male, white,m born February 29th, 1868 in Worthington. Father: John Campbell, farmer, born in Chester and residing in Worthington. Mother: Lucy A. Campbell [no maiden name], residing in Worthington.