A tythingman was a local civil officer in colonial and early American New England responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing community standards, particularly on the Sabbath. The role combined elements of moral oversight, minor law enforcement, and neighborhood supervision, with the tythingman expected to monitor conduct in church, ensure proper observance of religious duties, and report disturbances or infractions to town authorities. The office reflects the tightly knit civic and religious structure of eighteenth-century New England communities. - AsNotedIn
| Last Name | Name | AsNotedIn |
|---|---|---|
| Paddock: | William Paddock |
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