On March 12, 1889 at the annual town meeting, a committee was appointed to consider the publication of a town history.  It was agreed upon unanimously that the selectmen would then appoint a committee responsible for the town history.  On April 15, 1891, the selectmen appointed 3 men to the committee.  On August 10, 1891, this committee unanimously voted to offer the position of preparing the history to George A. Ramsdell (pictured above).    Mr. Ramsdell accepted the position.  His only charge would be for money spent in preparing the history.


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The Historical Society is in the process of digitizing the entire Ramsdell History.   Each chapter is one .PDF file as seen below.  More chapters will be added as they become available. Thanks to Paul Dargie of Milford for his extensive work in getting the history digitized.

Chapter I - Origin of the town
Chapter II - Origin of the name
Chapter III - Monson Village
Chapter IV - Permanent Settlers
Chapter V - French & Indian War
Chapter VI - The War for Independence
Chapter VII - The Southwest Parish
Chapter VIII - Incorporation of Milford
Chapter IX - Congregational Church
Chapter X - Church History Continued
Chapter XI - Anti-slavery movement
Chapter XII - War of 1812
Chapter XIII - Grand army of the republic
Chapter XIV - The state militia
Chapter XV - Record of important events
Chapter XVI - Coming soon
Chapter XVII - Mills and Factories
Chapter XVIII - Masonry in Milford
Chapter XIX - Newspapers in Milford
Chapter XX - Lawyers in Milford
Chapter XXI - Physicians and Dentists
Chapter XXII - The Common
Chapter XXIII - Biographical Sketches
Chapter XXIV - Centennial Celebration

More soon!