Old Parish Preservation Volunteers Norwood, MA

08/30/2026

OPPV Thanks Norwood for the compliments and the support for the care of Old Parish Cemetery.

08/29/2026

Nova Scotians Emigrate to Norwood. Click Here.

Lot 13Sarah A. Godfrey Webster (1801-1889) Sarah A. Godfrey was born on February 20, 1801 in Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the daughter of Elisha and Elizabeth Godfrey. In June of 1821, Sarah Godfrey married Daniel Webster who was also born in Nova Scotia. The couple had eleven children: Elisha, Edwi...

08/15/2026

The Danger and Tragedy of Tiot’s Swimming Holes Click Here to Learn of Summer Tragedies, https://www.oldparishpreservationvolunteers.com/post/the-danger-and-tragedy-of-tiot-s-swimming-holes

08/08/2026

Another Ezra Morse Family Learn more click here.

08/01/2026

Thomas & Harriet Rhoads' Family learn of their South Dedham lives. Click Here

Thomas Child Rhoads (1818-1888)Harriet Annabelle Thompson Rhoads (1823-1867)Olive Hannah Henry Rhoads (1833-1892)Betsy Child Rhoads (1782-1866)Albert Lewis Rhoads (1860-1940)Angelina Dobson Rhoads (1868-1949) Thomas Child Rhoads was born on June 6, 1818. He was the son of Aaron Rhoads and Betsy Chil...

07/25/2026

Lucy Fairbanks' Impairment & Home on Prospect St., Norwood. Click here to learn more. https://www.oldparishpreservationvolunteers.com/post/lucy-ann-fairbanks-disabling-childhood-illness?utm_campaign=e0752512-c333-459f-a96b-02332057d49c&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=bf849783-afc4-4c0f-a55d-456df16273b8

07/18/2026

Learn of the early Balch/Chickering/Bullard Family connection in the colonial village of South Dedham, MA. Click Here.

Lot 227 John Bullard (1690-1745) John Bullard was born on August 27, 1690. He was the son of Samuel Bullard (1659-1747) and Hannah Thorp Bullard (1665-1711). On May 29, 1718, John Bullard married Rebeckah White in Boston. Rebeckah was the daughter of Henry White and Mary Weeks White of Dorchester. S...

07/18/2026

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07/11/2026

Washington No. 7 Firebell Norwood's most recent historical monument.

On April 22, 1833, Dedham selectmen established South Dedham’s first fire company. Their announcement read: “By virtue of the statute of 1785, 1805, and 1827 – We, the Subscribers have nominated and appointed and do hereby nominate and appoint, the following persons to be Engine-men – Joseph...

07/11/2026

Dr. John K. Briggs and His Wife Hannah Chickering Deep South Dedham Roots. Learn more.

Dr. John Kingsbury Briggs (1794-1843) Plot 124 (crypt 3 off Washington St.) The youngest of twelve children born to Ephraim and Rebecca (Waterman) Briggs, John Kingsbury Briggs was born on December 9, 1794 in Halifax (Plymouth County), Massachusetts. He studied medicine under the direction of Dr. Ar...