The history of the town of Dorchester, Massachusetts, By a committee of the Dorchester antiquarian and historical society ...

650 HISTORY OF DORCHESTER.
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BANKS.
The first bank established in Dorchester, was called the Dorchester and Milton Bank. It was incorporated in 1832, and was situated at the Lower
Mills. It first President was Moses Whitney; its
first Cashier, II. Temple. In 1850 this bank was
robbed of about $32,000, on which account the name
was changed to the Blue Hill Bank, which name is
still retained. Some of the money was recovered.
The Mattapan Bank, situated at Harrison Square,
was incorporated in 1849. First President, Edward
King; first Cashier, Frederic Beck.
A Savings Bank, also located at Harrison Square,
was incorporated in 1853. First President, William
Richardson; first Treasurer, Charles Howe.
MINISTERIAL AND CHURCH LANDS.
The early settlers of New England, in their zeal
for the religious welfare of the newly planted colony, were careful to endeavor to promote it in various
ways by their public acts. Accordingly, we find
that as soon as the land in the town of Dorchester
became of marketable value, an allotment of it was
made for the support of the ministry. The frequent
inquiries which have been made by clergymen and
others, who have removed into the town since the