Lucy Jane Maxwell Obituary
Member of Watatic Grange
November 27, 1931
Funeral of Mrs. Lucy Jane Maxwell
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church Sunday for Mrs. Lucy Hildreth Maxwell, widow of William E. Maxwell, who died Nov. 27 at the home of her son, Alric Maxwell, in Brookline, N. H.
The services were conducted by Rev. John Elliot Bowman, former pastor of this church, and the rites of Watatic Grange, P. of H., were administered by members. Burial was in the family lot at Central cemetery.
Mrs. Maxwell was born in this town June 30, 1849, the daughter of Joel B. and Almira (Spaulding) Hildreth. Her great-grandfather, Thomas Spaulding, settled in New Ipswich about 1760 on a farm little west of Smith Village. This farm has been owned and occupied by his descendants ever since without a break and was owned by Mrs. Maxwell at the time of her death.
She was born in the old house and lived there until she removed to Townsend about 15 years ago. She was married to William E. Maxwell in 1871 and to them 12 children were born. A son, Earl Ray, served in the World war and was killed in action in France shortly before the armistice.
Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell were charter members of Watatic Grange, which they joined Sept. 11, 1874. She was the last surviving charter member. She is survived by eight children, Clinton and Alric of Brookline, Brookline, N. H.; Mrs. Nellie Johnson of Raymond, N. H.; Victor of Jaffrey, N. H.; Bert, Guy, Grant and Mrs. Etta LeGay of Townsend, Mass.; also 24 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gerald Putnam of this town is a granddaughter.
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James Roger diary entry
20th May 1913
Fair and cool, wind westerly. David painting at Jim Davis’. I picked a rooster and went to Greenville for Alice’s trunk, for which they charged storage of 25 cents from Sunday. I bought a bed pan, cold cream, and ice pick. Brought 1 bag beef scraps. Mother had a very good night but restless day. Alice gave her an enema, which we hope will be beneficial. Frank Hirck mowed some lots in cemetery for me; also helped to put up a stone on Ed Fox’s lot.
Jessie telephoned this afternoon to say that the port wine would be sent on tomorrow. Got letter from Hamish; also from Sandy.
The first above portrait is of Leo Hill. Was his real name Henry or is there an error?
Leo was a friend of my father. He also knew the Lehtonens. Thank you, John and Carl, for making this past weekend memorable. I was impressed with the attendance on a raw misty day.