New Society in Westboro
A meeting of the abolitionists of Westboro was held Sept., 3 for the purpose of forming an Anti-Slavery Society.
The following were chosen officers of the Society: President, Capt. Otis Brigham Vice Presidents, Dea. William Cheever, Dea. Jonathan Forbes Secretary, M. M. Fisher Treasurer, C.B. Parkman
Committee, Capt. Daniel Chamberlain, Capt. Elmer Brigham, Abijah Wood, H. O. Fay, Philo Clapp
(Liberator, Sept 27, 1839, pg 4)