This book is a transcription of the earliest records of the town of Beverly, Massachusetts, covering the period from 1668 to 1717. The records include birth, marriage, and death certificates, as well as deeds and other legal documents. A. A. Galloupe, a local historian, provides an introduction and notes on the historical context of the records. This book is an invaluable resource for genealogists and anyone interested in the early history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.