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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) for Norfolk County, MA
First Events in Norfolk County, MA
The county of Norfolk, as first incorporated, included all the original territory of Suffolk, except for towns of Boston and Chelsa. On May 10, 1643, the Colony of Massachusetts Bay was divided into four counties; Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Thus Norfolk County originally had the towns of Haverhill, Salisbury, Hampton, Exeter, Dover and Portsmouth. Salisbury, Hampton, Exeter & Dover were set off to New Hampshire with state separation in 1680. The remaining towns were set back to Essex county on 4 Feb 1680 and the Original County of Norfolk ceased to exist.
An act to re-incorporate Norfolk County was approved by Gov. Hancock on
March 26, 1793. The northeastern end of Norfolk has interchanged several times
with Suffolk ( Boston ) , and Middlesex Counties. Dedham is the County Seat. The current towns except as noted are:
Avon (Inc. 1888)
Bellingham (Inc. 1719)
Braintree (Inc. May 13, 1640)
Brookline (Inc. Nov 13, 1705)
Canton (Inc. Feb 23, 1797)
Cohasset
Dedham (Inc Sept 8, 1636)
Dochester (annexed by Boston - Jan 1870)
Dover (Inc. 1836)
Foxboro (Also spelled Foxborough) (Inc. June 10, 1778)
Franklin (Inc. March 2, 1778)
Hingham (1793 to 18?? part of Norfolk County. Now Part of Plymouth County)
Holbrook (Inc. Feb 28, 1872)
Hyde Park (Inc. April 22, 1868)
Medfield (Inc. May 23, 1651)
Medway (Inc. Oct 24, 1713)
Millis (Inc 1885)
Milton (Inc. May 7, 1662)
Needham (Inc. Nov 5, 1711)
Norfolk (Inc. 1870)
Norwood (Inc. Feb 23, 1872)
Plainville (Inc. 1905)
Quincy (Inc. Feb 23, 1792)
Randolph (Inc. March 9, 1793)
Roxbury (annexed by Boston - 1868)
Sharon (Inc. 1765)
Stoughton (Inc. Dec 22, 1726)
Walpole (Dec 10, 1724)
Wellesley (Inc. 1881)
West Roxbury (annexed by Boston - 1874)
Weymouth (Inc. Sept 2, 1635)
Wrentham (Inc. Oct 15, 1673)
Norfolk county is the Birthplace of 4 United States Presidents
How To write a genealogical query that promotes response!
For Norfolk County queries, include the key names of the people and time periods (exact dates - birth, marriage, death - if possible) of the person(s) you are looking for including the town or locality within Norfolk County. Since this system is indexed locality, any query that cannot clearly be determined to relate to Norfolk County will be deleted. Use the PREVIEW button to see your query in the format that it will appear. Stating your sources will assist others who respond to you. Send unknow county queries to Unknown Mass County Query Short queries are often much easier to respond to. Do not include queries for living people. Note the system contains One month of queries. To view queries older than 30 days: 1) Choose Search/Personalize your Display, 2) Select from Display Posted within the last "Several Eons".
Preview your query before submitting it. Review it for spelling, Capitalization and ensure the reference to Norfolk County or one of its towns is clear. Thanks for your cooperation and Good Luck
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