Meeting House Dedication
New Ipswich Historical Society
1920
Near this spot stood the two churches of Stephen Farrar’s Ministry (1759 - 1809)
May 2022
The monument is located a short distance from the parking area at the “Old Burying Ground” on Porter Hill. Over the years it was obscured from view as the forest grew around it. However that has changed. The land owners are clearing a spot for a home. The rock remains unmoved as it has for eons.
On this day - May 10, 1908
James Roger diary entry
10th May 1908 (Sunday)
Cool but fair. Mr. Peacock preached from Ex 2 ”What is that in my house”. Mr. Thompson dispensed Communion, and was very earnest in his prayer for Mrs. Sampson in her sorrow CE. 20 present Mr. Corbett leader.
On this day - May 10, 1897
William Jurian Kaula diary - “unpleasant events”
Glover, Logan, and Cartwright departed for England this morning. They will have a glorious time with the Wyeth's in Leamington* and I think that they hardly expect to do much work but make it a holiday.
*July 6 - Miss Olcott and Miss Baumann were also invited to L. by the Wyeth's. The subsequent events, according to Cartwright, resulted in an unpleasant manner and I can find no room for them here as it does not concern me in the least.
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