Edward Olando Marshall Obituary

"best dancer on the floor"

January 2, 1928

NEW IPSWICH

Edward O. Marshall 1928

Edward Olando Marshall, who passed away in Altamonte, Florida, December 23 was a native of this town, but spent his winters at his home in the south. A Florida paper says: "Altamonte Springs has lost one of its most beloved citizens. Twenty years ago Mr. Marshall came to Florida with his two widowed sisters, Mrs. Tillson and Mrs. Tabraham, who have since passed away. He came in search of a winter home in a milder climate than in New Ipswich, N. H., where he was born. He found the desired mildness in Altamonte, but he brought the sunshine with him, for his genial nature radiated sunshine wherever he went.

"He was born in New Ipswich on July 15, 1847, and was educated in the local schools and Appleton Academy. He was connected with the Columbian Manufacturing Company at Greenville, N. H., until about 25 years ago, when he retired. He has always retained his ancestral home in New Ipswich for his summer dwelling but has returned to Altamonte in October and remained until May.

"In manner he was a gentleman of the old school and he had a rare personal charm. He was kindly to a degree of affectionateness and all kinds of people with whom he came in contact seemed to love him. Of him it can truly be said 'He never had an enemy. He had an enthusiastic appreciation of the beauties of nature, a great fondness for animals, birds, flowers and scenery. He had a love for music and always sang in the little chapel in Altamonte where he also arranged the flowers for every service. In social affairs he was always the life of the party, with his droll humor and ever ready wit. He was fond of dancing and even in his 80th year easily the best dancer on the floor. Though four score years had passed over his head he carries to his grave the sweet and lovable spirit of youth."

Photo Archives

Mary Jane Marshall Ingraham and her {Newfoundland} dog Pat. However the 1914 History of New Ipswich listed Mary Jane's second husband as Robert Tabraham. Mary Jane was a sister of Edward Orlando Marshall who, like his father before him, was a employed as the chief mechanic at the Waterloom Mill.

Editor Note: Not certain if Edward’s middle name was Olando (as obit stated) or as Orlando as photo caption stated.

James Roger diary entry

21^st April 1913

Fair, cold forenoon, wind north, growing milder and wind west. David started painting Mr. Gordon's house. I went to Mrs. Lord's funeral in forenoon and mail in afternoon. Mr. Dubois called to see about golf. Mr. Thompson called to see chickens.

4/27/24 – Old Homestead Farm: Our Story Past, Present, & Future

Old Homestead Farm

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.

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