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History of Dighton, (Bristol County) MassachusettsOur database does not include an historic photo for Dighton, (Bristol County) Massachusetts, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:William Baylies Biography William Baylies, physician, was born at Uxbridge, Mass., Dec. 5, 1743. He was graduated from Harvard university in 1760, and after studying medicine established a large practice at Dighton, Mass. He was a man of progress and activity, aiding in establishing the Massachusetts medical society, and holding membership in the Massachusetts state historical society and the Academy of arts and sciences. He was also prominent in politics, being elected in 1775 a member of the Massachusetts provincial congress, and a member of the state convention which adopted the Federal constitution. In 1783 he represented his district in the State senate, and was a representative in the 9th and 10th U.S. congresses from 1805 to 1809. He died at Dighton, Mass., June 17, 1826. |
Massachusetts Facts: Bristol County Facts: Seat: TauntonEstablished: 1685 Formed from: New Plymouth Colony Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: DIGHTON, a post-township of Bristol county, Massachusetts, 35 miles S. by W. from Boston, on the E. side of Taunton river. Population, 1641. Dighton is situated 4 meters above sea level. |