Charles Brown Obituary
"Owned Appleton House"
January 26, 1928
January 26, 1928
NEW IPSWICH
Charles Brown died at his home in Brookline, Mass., Thursday, Jan. 26. He had been associated with this town over 50 years. Mr. Brown first came as a boarder to the widely known Clark's hotel. Later he purchased the Appleton house, and ran a livery stable there for some time. After selling the Appleton house, he purchased a house near Appleton academy, where he has since spent his summers. Mr. Brown for years conducted a livery stable in Boston. When automobiles came into use he had a garage in Boston, and not long ago he sold it. Mr. Brown was married twice. He leaves two sons, Edward Brown and Philip Brown. He had two daughters. One died in infancy, and his daughter Susan died a few years ago. Miss Mary Highee, a daughter by his last wife, has been at his home the past year. Mr. Brown was prominent in the Masonic order. Funeral services were held Tuesday.
Photo Archives
Appleton House (Manor) - Photo John Poltrack 3/12/2007
James Roger diary entry
22nd April 1913
Fair and mild, wind westerly. David painting at Mr. Gordons’. I fixed brooders and went to mail; helped Alice in David's room. Mother keeping better. Got letter from Hamish. David went to dance at the Academy at nigh
4/27/24 – Old Homestead Farm: Our Story Past, Present, & Future
Presented by Ben and Chelsea Hatcher, Owners
April 27, 2024
1:30 PM
New Ipswich Library
Both of the Hatchers were raised on New England farms: Ben on a dairy farm in Central Massachusetts and Chelsea in New Ipswich on Old Tavern Farm.
Though small-scale farming in our region has declined in recent decades, Ben and Chelsea decided that farm life is exactly what they wanted for themselves and their young daughters. In 2019, after they purchased the three parcels that would become Old Homestead Farm, Ben began constructing the farm from the ground up.
Through hard work, ingenuity, faith, and the help of family and friends, Old Homestead Farm has thrived, and Chelsea and Ben are transforming their dream into reality. During their 60-minute presentation, they will describe their journey—from the decision to buy the land in New Ipswich, the challenges they faced, the successes they achieved, and their vision of the future as a small family farm.
A short Q & A will follow. Light refreshments will be served.