Miss Jenie W. Bullard Obituary

New Ipswich Historical Society

1904 - Miss Jenie W. Bullard Obituary

In Memoriam.

Miss Jenie W. Bullard of this town died in a private hospital in Boston. Oct. 18, aged 76 years, 1 month and 2 days. She had been a patient in this hospital only a few weeks.

She was born in Boston, Sept. 11, 1828, the daughter of Silas and Mary Ann (Barrett) Bullard. Her mother was a sister of George and Charles Barrett, the former a cashier of the old New Ipswich bank for years.

Miss Bullard had two sisters, one brother add one half brother; one sister was Mrs. Dwight, wife of John S. Dwight, the musical critic; the other Mrs. Charles Reed, both of Boston. Her brother was Charles B. Bullard, who died in this town in 1883; her half brother was Alfred H, Hersey, who married Miss Mary H. Gibson, only daughter of Dr. Henry Gibson of this town, and died in 1901, Her father died at the age of 45, and her mother married Alfred Hersey of Hingham, an owner of an interest in a New Ipswich cotton mill

Her education was secured in the schools of Boston, New Ipswich and Sandwich, One of her sisters was educated in the Ursuline convent and was there at the time of Its destruction by fire. Her sisters are dead. She was the only survivor of her Immediate family. She resided in Hingham for some years, with Miss Ellen Thaxter and Mia Maggie F. Deane, About 35 years ago she moved to this town To a permanent residence, She always exhibited great love for the town and took special Interest in the Village Improvement society, She established a beautiful and attractive home, where art, literature, and general culture were ever manifest. Her home was unique and she lived in happiness and mental equanimity with a coterie her dearest friends, Mrs. Bullard kept in touch with all the leading topic of the day and possessed great mental ability. She was a superior conversationalist, endowed with good sense, interspersed with wit and humor and was loyal to her devoted friends. The death of Miss Deane about three years ago was a crushing blow to her; she bestowed constant сате upon her through a long and tedious illness. Miss Bullard was an optimist, but weighed matters with good Judgment and discerning scrutiny. She blessed with great executive ability

and a strong personality. With Miss M. F. Deane and L. M. Barr, she was accustomed to spend the summer for years in camp on the banks of the Souhegan river, where they were visited by many friends and charmingly entertained.

During the past summer a failure of her health was observed but she would not consult medical advice until the last extremity, I had ever been her utterance that she was never ill and a perfect picture of health..

By her especial request her remains were cremated at Mt. Auburn crematory. Very brief services were held in the chapel at Mt. Auburn, where Mrs. H. Laughlin read a beautiful poem of Arnold's. About 30 friends were assembled. On Tuesday her ashes were conveyed to this town and interred in her lot in the main cemetery. Rev. Clay Macauley of Provence

George R, Barrett and Fred J. Spofford of Boston, also Mrs. Mary H. Hersey and George Bullard of Hingham, und Miss Laura M. Barr were present. A sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary H. Hersey, two nephews and two cousins,

Mine Mary D. Barrett and George R. Barrett survive her.

Bullard Camp

Could this be where they spent many of their summers near the Souhegan?

Bullard Camp

Bullard Camp photos by Leon R. Willard

James Roger diary entries

29th October 1912 (Tuesday)

Frost 8 degrees. Wind west and southwest. David working with Henry Royce in cemetery. Hamish and I took out the settees out the hall. I picked 2 chickens and filled the lamps in hall . Hamish took 3 barrels of apples to express office. One to Sandy, one to Johnnie, one to Berkley. Hamish to go to Surry Keene to speak at rally tomorrow night.

"The Salem Witch Trials and 'Moldy Bread': A Case Study in Fake News"

Sunday, October 29, 2023 - New Ipswich Library - 2 PM

SAVE THE DATE: The public is cordially invited to Margo Burns' latest presentation, "The Salem Witch Trials and 'Moldy Bread': A Case Study in Fake News," on Sunday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Ipswich Library (6 Main St.). This program is sponsored by New Hampshire Humanities and hosted by New Ipswich Historical Society. A highly-regarded researcher and presenter, Burns promises to inform and entertain. We hope to see you there!

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