Register’s Corner: A History Quiz Pt. 2

By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk Register of Deeds

Last year as part of the celebration of the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds’ 225th anniversary, the registry published a Notable Land Records booklet. It wasn’t that hard of a task to do, because, quite simply, Norfolk County is steeped in history. We are known as the County of Presidents, with four presidents having been born here. Additionally, we have had residents who have won Nobel prizes, Olympic medals, and astronauts who have walked in space, along with world famous authors, actors and musicians.

This year the Registry of Deeds will once again come out with a new booklet, highlighting a notable land record from each one of Norfolk County’s 28 communities. We will be unveiling our new booklet this fall at our open house to showcase the recent renovations, repairs and improvements to the historic Registry of Deeds building that was built in 1903.

But in the meantime, roll up your sleeves, pull out your No. 2 pencil and take the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds notable land records history quiz. Don’t worry about your grade; you will get an “A” for effort by just taking it!

Note: None of the questions you get today will be part of our next Notable Land Records booklet for 2019.

1.) Mary Pratt was a star softball player during WWII for the Rockford Peaches. She and her teammates’ lives were the basis for the hit movie A League of Their Own, starring Madonna and Geena Davis. Where did Mary Pratt live? A.) Needham B.) Quincy C.) Dedham

2.) Sunita L. Williams graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1987. She was selected by NASA for the astronaut program in 1992 and while in space ran a marathon. Where did Sunita Williams grow up? A.) Norwood B.) Brookline C.) Needham

3.) Louis Brandeis was considered one of the outstanding justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. What town did he live in while commuting to his law practice in Boston? A.) Franklin B.) Dedham C.) Needham

4.) Barbara Walters was the first female co-anchor of a morning news program and also the female anchor of an evening news broadcast. Where was she born? A.) Brookline B.) Braintree C.) Needham

5.) Roger Sherman was a Founding Father of the United States. He is the only man to have signed all four of the country’s great documents: the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. Where was he born? A.) Walpole B.) Cohasset C.) Canton

6.) Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man and fought briefly in the Revolutionary War? What community did she live in? A.) Milton B.) Sharon C.) Stoughton

7.) Abigail Adams was a bright, strong-willed wife and advisor to her husband, the second president of the United States, John Adams. She also geared her son for great things, John Quincy Adams, who became the sixth president of the United States. Where was Abigail Adams born? A.) Medway B.) Randolph C.) Weymouth

8.) James “Grizzly” Adams was a famous marksman, outdoorsman and bear trainer. He performed with his animals throughout the country. Where did he grow up? A.) Bellingham B.) Medway C.) Walpole

9.) Donnie Wahlberg is a famous television actor and singer. What town did he live in? A.) Braintree B.) Needham C.) Cohasset

10.) Joseph Enright earned the Navy Cross in World War II. He was commander of the submarine Archerfish, which sank the Japanese supercarrier Shinano. The carrier was thought to be the largest and most heavily armored carrier ever built. Where did Captain Enright live? A.) Dover B.) Wellesley C.) Milton

Answers: 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. A

Our Notable Land Records first edition can be viewed by going to www.norfolkdeeds.org and clicking on the “Notable Land Records” link under the News and Events tab.

Around the Real Estate Block: Canton property sales totaled 62 for June 2019. The average property sale price (including residential and commercial) for June was $1,402,970. There were 34 Homestead filings and 0 foreclosure deeds filed against Canton properties for the month of June.

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