James Foster, 1651-1732, stone carver

James Foster, 1651-1732, stone carver The subjects of this stone are James Foster (1651-1732) and Anna (Lane) Foster (1664-17320.  Anna was James’ second wife. Three generations of the Foster family, all named James, were stone carvers in Dorchester. The first...

Dorchester’s Four Corners.

“Dorchester’s Four Corners.” By Anthony Sammarco, Dorchester Community News, July 12, 1991 PDF1039 Sammarco Four Corners July...

Dorchester Generosity Provided Elder Care in South

“Dorchester Generosity Provided Elder Care in South.”  Anthony Sammarco, Dorchester Community News, February 19, 1993 Amelia Pride established a home in Lynchburg, Virginia, for destitute women, former slaves.  She named it the Dorchester Home as a result...

Edward Everett Square

Edward Everett Square “Local Square Named for Famous 19th Century Orator, Politician.” By Anthony Sammarco. Dorchester Community News, January 26, 1990 Edward Everett Square was named in honor of one of Dorchester’s most respected citizens, a man who served as...