Mrs. Martha Jane (Bucknam) Wilson Obituary
New Ipswich Historical Society
September, 1916
Mrs. Martha J. B. Wilson, who recently died in Leominster, was a native of this town. She was born April 6. 1836. Her parents were John and Sarah (Washer) Bucknam. Their children were Sarah Elizabeth, Helen Miranda, Martha Jane, John Benoni, Harriet Louise.
Mrs. Wilson was educated in the public schools of her native town and at Appleton academy. For years she was employed in the tailoring establishment of Josiah Webber, who conducted his business from 1836 to 1898.
Braman I. Wilson of Alstead, N. H., and Miss Martha J. Bucknam were married July 31, 1862. He enlisted in the 9th, N. H. regiment elght days after their marriage and was appointed sergeant, but he served only a few weeks as he died at Pleasant Valley, Md., Oct. 23, 1862.
Mrs. Wilson and her daughter resided in town until about 20 years ago, when they moved to Leominster, where their home has since been made. For some years both have been enfeebled. and the daughter especially incapacitated on account of the ravages of disease until she is practically helpless. People have been very solicitous for their welfare and have striven to alleviate their physical hardships.
Mrs. Wilson was a kind lady of a sympathetic nature, who won many friends. Her burdens were peculiarly severe, and gave a crucial test to Christian fortitude.
The interment was in Central cemetery in the land of her nativity last Sabbath afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. A large number of relatives and personal friends assembled at the committal service; among these were Mrs. Helen M. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Houghton of Ashby, Mrs. Evans and son of Ayer, John B. Bucknam of Lynn, Mass.. Mr. Wilson, a brother-in-law, as well as members of the Congregational church of this town of which she was formerly a member, also, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A, Ober of Nashua, N. H.
Rev. John Elliott Bowman conduct- ed the services. Mrs. Ethel M. Parker sang, "Abide with me." The floral tributes were lovely.
Photo Archives
Marion Davis woodchopping competition at the Jaffrey winter carnival.
James Roger diary entry
9th February 1913
Hard frost; 6 below zero. David fixed up Church for service. Mr. Lord preached. There was a good number at Church, I believe. S.S. after. 18 present. There was no evening service. I am keeping [sic] better.
Go, Marion!