1790 Federal Census for Granville, Massachusetts.
IMPORTANT: In 1790 the town of Granville
included what is now Tolland, Ma. Therefore this census includes residents of what is now Tolland.
In 1790 Granville was comprised of three parishes:
West Parish: The West Parish became the
Town of Tolland in 1810.
Middle Parish: In 1790 the "Middle Parish" was essentially the area between the great valley on the east, running west to what is now the Tolland border. In 1810 with the "West Parish" becoming the Town of Tolland, the former Middle Parish became the new "West Parish" or what is now "
West Granville," having become the westernmost area of Granville.
East Parish: In 1790 the "East Parish" consisted essentially of everything east of the great valley, to the Southwick border. In 1810 the East Parish became two parishes: Middle Parish, now more commonly known as "
Granville Center" where the Town Hall is, and East Parish which is known by a number of names: East Parish, the Village and most commonly "
Granville Corners" or The Corners referring to the general area of the green and Granville Public Library.
For a more detailed description see
Wilson's "History of Granville."