In the 19th century, this meeting was almost always called "Springfield." The name of the MM was Upper Springfield after 1825, and in the 20th century the MW came to be called Upper Springfield as well.
Springfield Friends requested an indulged meeting at Salem MM on 4/15/1806. A committee was appointed to visit them, and when it reported back, Salem MM granted the request. Springfield Meeting first officially met on 6/22/1806. |