Jack Villie

Jack Villie, colloquially known as Quabbin Jack, Jack Will, a legendary criminal and bank robber who was the most infamous person in Franklin County. Many legends and stories about his exploits are written down by local folklorists and writers.

Early Life
Jack Villie was said to have been born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He started his criminal activities that involved petty theft and then bank robberies in the Eastbury area.

The Ballad of Quabbin Jack
In 1955 The Ballad of Quabbin Jack was released by the local poet James C. McKearney and became a well-known song that was sang around the county.