Brown-Eaton House (circa 1840)
New Ipswich Historical Society
Brown-Easton House - #23 on Registry of New Ipswich Center Village Historic District. Located on Turnpike Road but I’m not sure of exact location.
The earliest listed owner of this house was a Mr. Brown, about whom nothing further is known. By 1850 it belonged to Hosea Eaton (1820-1879), who by 1858 was living at the Cutting-Eaton House (#43) further to the west on the Turnpike. Eaton was a public school teacher and master carpenter, who later became active in political life, acting as Moderator of Town Meeting for 20 years, serving in the Legislature and Senate, and as Provost Marshal, with responsibility for the drafting of soldiers during the Civil War. During the latter part of the 19th century the house belonged to Oliver Barnett (no apparent relative of the Charles Barrett family) and to John Barrett. Clarence White, a subsequent owner, who was Town Clerk for many years, added a columned porch across the front c. 1915, which was removed in the 1940's remodeling.
On this day - July 8, 1908
James Roger diary entry
8th (Wednesday)
Cooler with fine air. David cut little field and finished top field. Brought in from top field and the orchard odd corners. Commenced the meadow at Lowe’s. I mowed lots in cemetery and picked a few berries.