Davis, William T. (William Thomas) 1822-1907 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Plymouth Memories of an Octogenarian" by William T. Davis is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the author’s memories, experiences, and observations of the town of Plymouth over a long life, aiming to document the changes in customs, habits, and local history for the benefit of future generations. At the start of the narrative, the author expresses his intent to bridge the gap between the past and the present for both the elderly and younger generations, revealing insights into how the lives of the ancestors shaped current existence. He addresses common questions about the naming of Plymouth, its incorporation, and the epidemic that affected the early settlers. Through anecdotes and historical context, Davis paints a vivid picture of his childhood and the evolution of Plymouth, setting the stage for a rich exploration of both personal and communal history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-03-30 Steve Mattern, Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: Bittinger Brothers, 1906 Plymouth (Mass.) -- History F001 United States: Bittinger Brothers, 1906 07001951 https://archive.org/details/plymouthmemories00davi_0/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70420 https://archive.org/details/plymouthmemories00davi_0/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70420 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134628.0 70420