1864 Indian deed to Marblehead. Courtesy of the Marblehead Historical Commission.

Image

400265  

1864 Indian deed to Marblehead. Courtesy of the Marblehead Historical Commission.

Marblehead separated from Salem and incorporated as a separate town in 1649. Like the 1684 Indian deed to Boston, this deed was executed after King Charles II revoked the charter of Massachusetts Bay, thus rendering invalid all land titles if had granted. Winepoykin agreed to the grant but died before it could be executed. The deed was signed by his heirs.