Edwin F. Blanchard Obituary
A Grand Army Veteran
July 25, 1928
G. A. R. VETERAN OF NEW IPSWICH, 83, DEAD HERE
Edwin F. Blanchard, 83, a Grand Army veteran and a prominent citizen of New Ipswich until eight months ago, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edith В. Woodward, 7 Weymouth street. He was a past master of Bethel lodge A. F. and A. M., a member of John Everett chapter, O. E. S., a member of the Fourth Massachusetts Heavy artillery and of the Historical society of New Ipswich. He was very active in town politics, holding office as a selectman for several years, and he was an active worker in the Baptist church.
Mr. Blanchard was born In New Ipswich Feb, 18, 1845, the son of Hannah (Conrey) and William Blanchard. He married Miss Mary Knowlton whom he outlived.
He leaves two daughters. Mrs. Woodward of this city with whom he recently made his home and stayed during previous winters and Mrs. Charles H. Hardy of New Ipswich, a sister, Mrs. William R. Rayner of Lowell, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The funeral will be in New Ipswich at a time and place to be announced later. Burial will be in the South cemetery there.
Second Obituary
FITCHBURG, Mass., July 25.-Edwin F. Blanchard, Civil war veteran and former selectman of New Ipswich, N. H., died here today, at his home, 7 Weymouth street, after a long illness. He was 85 years old.
For years he had divided his time between Fitchburg and New Ipswich. He was a member of the G. A. R., Post Bethel lodge of Masons, John Everard lodge of the Eastern Star, the Historical society and the Baptist church, all of New Ipswich.
He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Charles W. Woodward and Mrs. Charles H. Hardy of Fitchburg and a sister, Mrs. William Raymer of Lowell.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Edwin was 83 years old, second Obit has wrong age
Photo Archives
Flag taising at Smithville with Marcellus Robbins, Alfred H. Woodward, Levi Ferrin, Charles Wheeler, Augustus Wheeler, Edwin F. Blanchard, Foster, Herbert Chandler. Photo given by Abbie L. Phelps
James Roger diary entry
24th April 1913
Fair, wind variable, veering to south. David painting at Gordons’. Mother not very well; sent for doctor who gave hypodermic injection, which relieved the pain. Lonie brought the wallpaper for sitting room. Got letter from May. All well. Dave ploughed Lord’s garden.
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.
Where is the location of the aforementioned South cemetery?
Edwin Franklin Blanchard lived in Smithville in the house previously owned by his father William Hale Blanchard. This is the house now owned by Rod Watkins, across the house owned by Peter Aho, on Goen Road.