This comprehensive historical record is a must-read for anyone interested in the legal and social history of 18th and 19th century Massachusetts. Using official records, this book lists the names of persons who legally changed their names in Massachusetts between 1780 and 1883, shedding new light on the social and legal changes taking place during this tumultuous period. 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.