Att a Generall Meeting the 14th of the 10th moneth, 1635, it Was by generall Consent agreed upon for the laying out of great Allotments unto the then Inhabitants, the same are now brought in bounded as followeth:-- 7. William Beamsley, sixteene acrs: bounded on the South East with John Biggs, on the South West with the Cedar swamp, and on the North East with Muddy ryver marsh, and on North West with Thomasyn Scottua, Widdow.

At a meeting this present day of Richard Bellingham, Esquire, Governor, John Winthrop, Esquire, William Tynge, Treasurer, William Hibbens, William Colbron, Jacob Eliott, John Oliver. It's agreed that our bro. Beamsly is to be payed for 10 rods of Causway done by him on the further side of the bridge at Rumney marsh, at 6s. per rodde, together with a small parcell of worke on the hither side of the said Bridge, which cometh to 1s. 6d.; in all, œ3 1s. 6d.

At a generall townsmettenge upon publicke notice is chosen this year for Townsmen, Wm. Colborne, Jacob Eliot, Anthony Stoddard, Edward Tinge, Tho. Marshall, James Everill, James Penn. For Constables, Jerimye Howchin, David Phipeny, Nicholas Busby, Wm. Beamsley.

At a meeting this day of Mr. Wm. Colbrone, Jacob Eliot, Anthony Stoddard, Jeremy Howchin, James Evirill, Tho: Marshall, James Penn. It is ordered that Wm. Beamsly shall remove away his oyster shells from of the Towne's hye way before his dore by the 1 of the 11th mo., on the penalty of 20s. fine.

At a meting this day of Mr. Tho. Clarke, James Penn, Jerimy Houchin, Tho. Marshall, and Anthony Stoddard, Selectmen, Mr. Adam Winthrop, William Phillips, and William Beamsley apointed to Lay out High wayes at the North end of the Twone. It was ordered that there should be a way of a Rod broud by the water side from the Batterry to Charles Towne ferry. It was ordered that a Highway of two Rod in breath should be preserved by Will. Phillips in the Feild that was Mr. Stanleys, and soe to the Ferry point at Charles towne, Leding unto the Crose way that Leads from the Water Mills unto the water side betwene Good Duglas and Water Merryes garden, acording as it is marked and stakt out this day, and untill Buildings be there erected, Gaites and stiles may suffice. It was ordered that the way formerly granited of a Rod in breath by the water side from Gallops point to the Battery (being interrupted by Mrs. Hawkins, her house) it shall turne up from the water side through Mrs. Hawkins her garden and soe by Mr. Winthrops house, betwene Major Bornes house and his Garden, before Mr. Holioks, to the Battery.

Wm. Beamsley hath Libertie granted to wharfe or peare before his proprietie to low water marke, provided he goe no Broader there then his ground is at hie water Marke.

Att a generall townes meetinge upon publicke notice were chosen for Deputys for the General Court this ensuinge yeare, Mr. Anthony Stoddard, James Penn; and for Selectmen for the Townes affaires Mr. Wm. Colbrone, Anthony Stoddard, Jacob Eliot, Jerimie Howchin, Tho. Marshall, Mr. Tho. Clarke, James Penn; for Clarkes of the Market, Jerimie Howchin, James Penn; for Constables, Robert Button, Edmund Jackson, John Phillips, Christopher Gibson; for Surveighours for the High ways, George Halsoll, Wm. Cotton; for leather sealers, Nathaniell Bishop, Wm. Couresser. Mr. Adam Winthorp, Wm. Phillips, Wm. Beamesley were chossen to ioyne with the Selectmen of the Towne, to lay out the high wayes bye the new meetinge howse.

The possession of Wm. Beamsley within the limits of Boston. 1. One house and houselott about halfe an Acre, bounded with Anne Tuttle on the south and southwest: the bay on the east: and Isaac Grosse north and northwest. 2. Also at Muddy River sixeteene Acres bounded with John Bigges on the east, Thomas Grubb on the west, the cedar swamp on the south: and the marsh and River uppon the north. 6 (5) 1650. Wm. Phillips granted unto Wm. Beamsley of Boston a p'cell of land in the mill field in Boston being two hundred thirty eight foote in length and (towards the southeast) foure score foote in breadth, and northwest sixty foote more or lesse: bounded with Mrs. Mary Hawkins on the south east; Richard Bennet southwest; and my owne land northwest and northeast: and this was by an absolute deede dated 6 (5) 1650.

William Beamsley and Jarratt Borne are Chosen to see the Generall Fence at Muddy Ryver to be put into repayre acording to order.

Att a meeting of Mr. Addam Winthrop, Mr. Willm. Brenton, Lieu'tt Tho. Clarke, Mr. Edward Hutchinson, Mr. Jerymy Howchin, and Thomas Marshall, it is Ordered that William Beamesley and Jarret Bowrn shall see the genirall fence at Muddy River shall be put into repayr according to order of Corte, in the absenc of ether of the two above mentioned, Allexander Beck is apointed to supply the place.

Att a meeting of Tho. Marshall, Wm. Paddy, Sam. Cole, Peter Olliver, and James Olliver. Wm. Beamsley is fined 10s. for receiving an inhabitant without license.

Att a generall townes meeting upon Publick notice. Corders of wood, Tho. Leader, Rich. Taylor, Anthony Harker, and Rich. Greene. Water Bailyes, Rich. Gridley, Mauditt Ingles, Alexander Adams, and Wm. Beamsley.

Att a generall townes meeting upon publick notice from house to house there were chosen for the yeare ensuing. Surveyors for high wayes, Wm. Beamsley, Wm. Blantan, Jno. Peirce, Henry Duglas, and Sam. Bennett att Rumny marsh.

Att a meeting of Thomas Marshall, Wm. Pady, Sam. Cole, Josh. Scottow, John Hull. There is Granted unto Wm. Beamsly and Henry Dugless, who are surveighers for the high waies, that there may be ten pound expended proffitably for the high wayes at the North End of the Town, paid out of the Rates of Mr. Jno. Richards, Mr. Wm. Pain,(*) Wm. Beamsly, Richard Benit, Henry Dugless, Alexander Adams.

Att a meeting of Wm. Brenton, Tho. Marshall, Sam. Cole, Wm. Paddy, Jos Scotto, Jno. Hull, and Wm. Davis. Elizabeth Blesdale hath liberty to reside in the towne, and Wm. Beamsley is bound in a bond of twenty pounds to save the towne from any charge that may arise by her during her said residence, which is acknowledged by WILLIAM BEAMSLEAY.

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