Attleboro in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
In Memory of Anthony Perry
Died-A.D. 1683
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 2012
1. In Memory of Anthony Perry Marker
Inscription.
In Memory of Anthony Perry. Died-A.D. 1683. For thirty six years (1647-1683) prominent in the affairs of the town of Rehoboth: representing the town in the house of deputies in the Plymouth Colony: when these lands were bought from Wamsutta Chief Sachem of the Wampanoags (1661) he was active in the town government and was selected by his fellow townsmen to divide the lands into parcels in order that each should share, in a fair and equal distribution by lot. In 1675-6 he gave two sons as soldiers in the great Indian wars and was the sixth largest subscriber to defray the expense of these wars. More than all this, he was a strong supporter of soul liberty, and civil government.
For thirty six years (1647-1683) prominent in the affairs of the town of Rehoboth: representing the town in the house of deputies in the Plymouth Colony: when these lands were bought from Wamsutta Chief Sachem of the Wampanoags (1661) he was active in the town government and was selected by his fellow townsmen to divide the lands into parcels in order that each should share, in a fair and equal distribution by lot. In 1675-6 he gave two sons as soldiers in the great Indian wars and was the sixth largest subscriber to defray the expense of these wars. More than all this, he was a strong supporter of soul liberty, and civil government.
Location. 41° 56.235′ N, 71° 17.682′ W. Marker is in Attleboro, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It can be reached from County Street (Massachusetts Route 123). Marker is located on the Parks and Rec building inside Capron Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Attleboro MA 02703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Providence. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 1,296 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
