Henry C. Blanchard Obituary

New Ipswich Historical Society

Henry C. Blanchard

April, 1915

Henry C. Blanchard, the last representative of one of the well known families of this town, has just died in Sherman, Wisconsin. His age was 91 years, 18 days. His boyhood and early manhood were passed in this town, where he was born. His parents were William and Susan Farnsworth Blanchard, and the immediate fam- ily consisted of Louisa, Susan, Harriet Maria, William Hale, Eben H., Mary Ann, Andros J., Asenath Taylor, George H. and Lurena B.

About 1854 he and Sarah J. Emory were married. Mrs. Blanchard died Aug. 26, 1902. They went west in 1855, located in Madison, then moved to Cedar Falls; later they moved to the Blanchard homestead in Sherman, where he had since made his home.

Mr. Blanchard was a man of sterling integrity and most highly respected by all his acquaintances. His reputation stood high among his fellowmen. When 81 years old he made a trip to New England alone.

He had seven grandchildren living and two great grandchildren. His last sister, Mrs. Asmath Blanchard Davis, died here March 12, 1914, aged 91 years, 5 months.

The funeral services were held in the Blanchard schoolhouse, Sherman. Edwin F. Blanchard is a nephew and Mrs. Frank H. Whittemore a niece

Robert Livingston

Another WWII Veteran to add to our photo collection. Robert Livingston lived in New Ipswich and served in WWII.

James Roger diary entry

19th November 1912 (Tuesday)

Hard frost (12 degrees) wind west to southwest, fair and warmer. David took cabbage to Mr. Raymond and brought wagon of wood from Walker’s. Also took coal from John Preston’s to Mrs’ Brooks then went up to David village to see that signboard as he is going to paint one to replace it. I stopped in house most all day with a cold. Mr. Lord called for a little in the afternoon. His mother causes him a great deal of trouble.

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