William Reed Souther Obituary

New Ipswich Historical Society

September 5, 1923

NEW IPSWICH

Death of William Reed Souther.

William Reed Souther died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Maud Stall, Sept. 5. He was born in Chelsea, Mass., June 18, 1844 and was the son of William H. and Caroline (Taft) Souther. On his mother's side he was connected with Pres. Taft. His ancestors came over in the Mayflower and served in the War of the Revolution. He served in Co. H, 1st Regiment, Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered into service Sept. 1861 for three years. He was discharged for disability on July 24, 1862. He reenlisted, served as an orderly under Gen. Mead and was present at the surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomattox Court House. He was married to Miss Angelina Chamberlain who died 38 years ago.

Mr. Souther came to New Ipswich from Dover, Mass., in 1900 and since then has made his home here. The survivors are his four children, Mrs. Maud C. Stall of New Ipswich, Norman S. Souther, Brookville, Mass., Reed T. Souther, San Jose, California, Carl F. Souther, Palmer Mass.

The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Stall Friday afternoon. Rev. William Berkeley officiated.

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James Roger diary entry

12^th March 1913

Fine mild day, wind variable, west to south; snow melting fast. David and Daniel picking browntail moths in cemetery. I swept Hall and went to mail, also got laundry. David got letter from Mr. Newcomb about packing his goods.

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