Fence viewers were elected officials in town governments in early New England. In 1811, Elihu Hoyt (1771-1833) and Solomon Williams (1764-1836) served in that post for Deerfield, Massachusetts. Here, they were called upon to settle a dispute over payment for a fence that divided the property of Seth Sheldon (1787-1860) and John Williams (1751-1816).
Sheldon, Seth. Fence Agreement between Seth Sheldon & John Williams. April 13, 1811. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l99-149/. Accessed on October 16, 2024.
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