Vital Records of the Town of Auburn, (Formerly Ward), Massachusetts, To the end of the year 1850: With the Inscriptions from the Old Burial Grounds

"Vital Records of the Town of Auburn, (Formerly Ward), Massachusetts, To the end of the year 1850" by Franklin P. Rice is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work documents the critical personal records of births, marriages, and deaths in Auburn, Massachusetts, along with inscriptions from local burial grounds. The records, which are essential for understanding local history, present a detailed chronicle of the early settlers and their descendants. The opening of the book provides an introduction to the significance of personal records as foundational to local history. It notes the relationship of Auburn’s records to neighboring towns and highlights the lack of a comprehensive town history. The author explains that the publication compiles birth, marriage, and death records systematically, alongside burial ground inscriptions, ensuring accessibility to this essential historical material for future reference.