Marriages registered in the town of New Salem for the year, 1853. No.: 11 Date of Marriage: Nov. 17 [1853] Groom/Bride: Wellington M. Fiske / Sylvia L. Davis Residences: New Salem / Shutesbury Ages: 30 / 17 Occupations: Bootmaker / [blank] Birthplaces: Wendell / Shutesbury Parents: Martin & [blank] Fiske / Southard & Sylvia Davis Which Marriage: First / First Official: Alpheus Harding / Clergyman