Mrs. Ruth Miller (Higbee) Brown Obituary

New Ipswich Historical Society

Undated Obituary Notice

Mrs. Ruth Miller (Higbee) Brown, wife of Charles S. Brown, died March 1 at her home in Brookline, Mass. She had been in declining health for several months. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mary Higbee, and a son, Philip M. Brown of New Jersey. A daughter, Ruth Constance, died a number of years ago. Burial was in Central cemetery March 4. The committal service was conducted by Rev. George Jarvis Prescott of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Brown have passed their summers at their residence in this town for many years. Mrs. Brown was a sister of General Miller of Temple, N. H.

Photo Archives

Church Fire - July 15, 1902 (same location as new Congregational Church)

Remnant of the church bell, melted by the heat

James Roger diary entry

27^th February 1913

Snow and rain; wind northeast. F. Mansfield did not come to saw the wood. David choring round and helping Lonie a little in afternoon. I fixed the Hall and wiped the floor for the Grange tonight. Two Finns called in afternoon wanting to buy hay. Moses Balch much better. Heavy rain at night; trees coated and branches bent down. Grange closed at 12:30 a.m.

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