Frank Leonard Mansfield Obituary
New Ipswich Historical Society
Frank Mansfield was a member of Tiger Company
Death of Frank Leonard Mansfield - 1905
NEW IPSWICH, 1905
Death of Frank Leonard Mansfield.
Frank L. Mansfield was taken ill and summoned a physician at 3 a. m. last Friday, and at 7 o'clock he became unconscious from a cerebral hemorrhage, Dr. J. W. Stimson of Fitchburg held a consultation with Dr. F. W. Jones, the attending physician, at 2 p. m., but the patient rapidly continued to grow worse from the progressive effusion, and died at 2.30 a. m. Saturday, March 18.
Mr. Mansfield was born in Rindge, Dec. 17, 1853, son of Leonard and Mary (Manley) Mansfield. He secured his education in the schools of Rindge and New Ipswich. His father died when he was only 10 years old and he worked. out at different places during his minority. On Dec. 15, 1875, he married Miss Louisa R. Foskett, a daughter of Isaac B. Foskett, always known as "Uncle Isaac."
He has resided in town over 35 years and was a very successful farmer and poultry fancier. He prided himself upon a fine pair of horses which looked as though they would win a prize in any contest. He did not care for public office, but led a quiet and peaceful life, generally respected by his fellow men and honorable in all his business relations. He was a domestic man and loved his family with true devotion. His example was of the best type; he was temperate, a good worker, a superior paymaster and strictly minded his own business. He easily won the love, good will and respect of his fellowmen by his good business qualities and close attention to work. He endeavored to impress. his children with the methods of success in life. He was a self-made man and had experienced all the vicissitudes due to the loss of a father in
early youth. Six children blessed this union, namely: Albert F., Mary L., George E., (deceased), Nellie A., Frederic L., and Willis F. His sons-in-law are Albro L. Balch of this town and Charles H. Clark of Fitchburg. He is survived by his wife, five children and a brother, Dr. Fred J. Mansfield of Burlington, Iowa. His funeral was held, Sunday at 2
p. m., at his late residence in the south part of this town, where he had re- sided 20 years. Rev, George S. Shaw of Ashby pronounced the eulogy. The pall bearers were Charles L. Russell, Henry S. Davis, Isham E. Aldrich, Charles S. Wheeler, Edward R. Wheeler and Archie R. Proctor. The interment was in the family lot in the main cemetery. The floral tributes were beautiful: A pillow inscribed "Husband." from the wife; a wreath inscribed "Papa," also a spray of 52 white pinks from the children; calla lilies, from Fred W. and Mrs. Chap- man; bouquet, from Charles I and Mrs. Russell; bouquet, from George R. and Mrs. Jaquith.
James Roger diary entries
8th November 1912 (Thursday)
Fair and cold wind westerly. David cleaning henhouses in forenoon and teaming apples to depot or Barrett in afternoon. Brought sleigh for Lonie. Got letter from May. I sorted out 350 lbs. cabbage.
He owned the former Balch farm at Gibson Village.