Kenneth Tenney Drowning 1928
A sad report from 1928
December 27, 1928
NEW IPSWICH BOY THOUGHT DROWNED
Selectman Tenny's Son Last Seen Skating on Souhegan River
NEW IPSWICH, Dec. 27-Kenneth Tenney, 11 year old son of Selectman and Mrs. Wallace of Tenney of this town, was believed to have been drowned in the Souhegan river this afternoon where he had gone with other boys to enjoy skating.
When the boy failed to return home in the evening, Mr. Wallace notified Chief of Police Edward O. Wheeler who immediately organized searching parties. The boy's shoes were found on the shore and upon investigation of the river, it was discovered that there was an open space of water a few hundred yards further up.
It is believed that the boy ventured too near the open water and fell in and was carried by the current under the layer of ice. None of the hoys who were with him were aware that he was missing until it was time to return home.
The boy was last seen at about 4 o'clock by some of the boys who stated that he was skating up the river all alone. Activities to recover the boy's body will be continued tomorrow.
Besides his parents, the boy leaves a younger brother..
Body of Boy Recovered from Souhegan River
December 28, 1928
BODY OF BOY RECOVERED FROM SOUHEGAN RIVER
Special to The Union. 1928
GREENVILLE, Dec. 28-The body of Kenneth Tenney. 11. who was drowned yesterday afternoon while skating on Souhegan river, was recovered this afternoon by Joseph Chouinard, who combed the bottom of the river with grappling irons.
While searchers for young Kenneth were working on the river, Rodney, a six-year-old brother, was reported in a serious condition from influenza. Wallace Tenney, father of the two boys, assisted at the river last night in an effort to recover the body. but was not present this morning when it was found in a channel where the ice was not thick enough to hold up the young skater. Dr. B. G. Moran of Nashua, medical referee,
examined the body. Young Tenney was removed to his home in New Ipswich where the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon.
Photo Archives
Edward Wheeler throwing horseshoes
James Roger diary entry
23rd April 1913
Fine day after the rain during the night; wind variable veering to East. David painting at Gordons’. Mother not so well today. Got letter from Jessie and papers. Masonic meeting tonight. Deputy inspection.
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.
Terrible situation with the drowned boy. I hope his brother recovered from the flu. The parents must have been devastated.
My 10 yr old brother also drowned in the Souhegan River. I skated the Souhegan many times with my 2 younger brothers. It still seems like it happened yesterday.