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Patricia Kangas Ktistes's avatar

James Roger the polymath? His grave should be decorated as are those of veterans.

And speaking of exemplary citizens, Gardner Gay Davis was father of THE Marion Davis?

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Rick Blanchette's avatar

Hi Patricia. Yes, there is a connection. One of the pall bearers listed is Lawrence Davis. This was Marion's second husband after Frank Robbins died. Marion's maiden name was Buck.

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Bill Niemi's avatar

The contrast between James Roger's poetry and his journal entries reveals a complex man with profound thoughts and subtle feelings who values the simple daily experiences that enrich one's life though seemingly mundane at the time, but looking back were significant and an important segment of one's identity. I wish I had known him.

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carltoko's avatar

The New Ipswich Boston Post Cane in now sitting in the New Ipswich Historical Society Building. Sadly it is no longer passed to the oldest resident of the town, a tradition that should be started again.

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