Five Generations of Women

New Ipswich Historical Society

Five Generations of Women

Thank you Cindy Howe for providing a better quality photo and identification of the folks in the photo. The little boy, Milton Albert Howe, is Cindy’s grandfather who wrote the names on the back of the photo.

Back Row: William A Corbett (1849-1932), Susan Isabell Maxwell (W. A. Corbett’s wife, 1850-1936), Abbie May Corbett (A. L. Howe’s wife, 1875-1963), Albert Larned Howe (1869-1952).

Seated Row: Huldah Sweat (Lewis Patch’s wife – Lewis Patch not in photo, 1801-1900); infant May Huldah Howe (daughter of Abbie May Corbett and Albert Larned Howe, 1896-1979), Edwin Maxwell (1814-1897), Martha Ann Patch (Edwin Maxwell’s wife, 1825-1902)

Child on Carpet: Milton Albert Howe (child of Abbie May Corbett and Albert Larned Howe, 1894-1973)

Source: Milton Albert Howe – names on back of photo.

Estimated date of photo: 1896 (infant born in July 23, 1896)

CEH - 10 Oct 2023

James Roger diary entries (Catching Up)

11th October (Friday)

Rainy day wind NE to E. A dripping kind of day. David working about Spofford’s and took Nora to depot in forenoon also fertilizing the Burberry hedge at Spofford’s in afternoon. I filled lamps and swept hall for dance tonight. The Grange closed at 12:15 am. The ashes of Ed Fox were brought here today and interred on cemetery. Two other graves dug today, one for Mrs. Russel and one for a brother in law of Albert Walker from Lowell. Dave and I bought rubber boots today.

12th October (Saturday)

Drizzly, cloudy and mild. Wind east to southeast. David choring around Spofford’s all day. Mr.

Spofford and Miss Palmer came per forenoon train. Chauncey Perry called in afternoon also John Pres. I swept hall in forenoon but did not feel well enough to attend Mrs. Russell’s funeral. Dr’ Jones gave me some medicine, and also prescribed a dose of cinnamon which helped my diarrhea. Got letter from Alice and May.

13th October (Sunday)

Fair and cool, wind westerly. Mr. Thompson preached, Mr. Lord being at Ashby preaching for Mr. Loomis who is sick. Mr. T. preached a good sermon on John sending a message to Jesus. Art thou he etc. S.S. after 12 seniors 5 juniors, collection 30 cents. Evening service at 7 pm. Mr. Lord preached on having an object in life etc. Not very many present. Rob Walker took Miss Lowe etc to Fitchburg.

Autumn Fest - Saturday October 14th 2023

Visit the Historical Society Table at the Autumn Fest at Memorial Field this Saturday.

Autumn Fest

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