1972. 85p. by Richard Schofield Johnson. 

The Book of Possessions details land ownership and property rights, specifically focusing on John Johnson's estate, which includes his house, barn, and eight acres of land adjacent to his orchard. It outlines the boundaries of his property, including marshland and mowing grounds, and specifies the rights to enclose swamps and brooks without obstructing highways. Additionally, the book serves as a historical record of various transactions, baptisms, marriages, and church memberships from the First Congregational Church in Middletown, Connecticut, spanning from 1668 to 1871.