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Thomas Emerson Proctor
vlr Proctor was born in Boston on lune 27, 1874 and graduated from d^arc'ard College with an A B in 1895 Following graduation he initially began studying architecture, however a few years later he moved to Topsfield where, in 1898, he purchased a large farm with its historic old house built for Samuel Bradstreet in 1771, now owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society overlooking the Ipswich River He hired a number of Italian workers and under the direction of a Japanese landscape designer laid out the roads, trails aud Rockery in what is now the ^Plvich River Wildlife Sanctuary.
.. built spacious greenhouses and gardens off Perkins Row and by T929 had added several thousand acres of land until he owned nearly one-third of the town On liis estate he planted a great collection of trees and shrubs from all over the world At one time he visited Central and South America collecting many unusual flowers and plants from the Amazon His collection attracted many visitors and it gave him much pleasure Some of the older residents recall him providing flowers for a number of town events He was a noted botanist and devoted himself to raising orchids becoming adept in the art of cross-fertilization He was an active member of the Massachusetts Horticultural
•ociety winning a number of
idals for exhibits of his flowers
and plants
In 1913 when our liistorical society’s founder George Francis Dow was trying to raise funds for the purchase and renovation of the Parson Capen House, Proctor made a generous donation, without which the house might never have been saved In the early 1930’s he offered to build a new graimnar school on land he would donate if the town would nauie tne school after him but the town turned down the offer, choosing to take the land and build the school itself It was ultimately named after him however and is now known as the Proctor School
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History of the Boston Post Cane Hem> Taron Januaiy 11.3 PM
Missing Capen Drapery - One panefof the hand made crewel curtams from the Capen House li\ mg room is nussmg It was water stamed and someone took iHo be cleaned but we don't know w ho 1 he> are ^ irtuaUv irreplaceable Please, whoe^ er^ ou are rehim it! CaU Pat Rolsma 887-2o04 or Peg Isler 887-9724 No questioirs asked
He never married and died in Topsfield onMarch2l, 1949
Donations to the Society
If \ ou w isli to honor a lo\ ed one [i\ mg or departed. >ou nught consider sending a donation of an\ amount to the Topsfield Historical Societx The Societ> is a non profit orgamzation formed m 1894 to preserx e the town s histoiy It mamtains the National Landmark 1683 Parson Capen House and the Gould Barn and offers educational ftmdmg support tlirough the Kimball Scholarship Program for mdiMduals ha\ mg a passion for histoiA aud a comiection to Topsfield Friends or families of those mdividuals honored 3mII be notified of > our mtent. It IS onl\ through the generosirt of people concerned w ith our town's histor> that the Society is able to continue its mission
1 Please make checks pa> able to the I Topsfield Historical Societ> . PO Box 323. Topsfield. MA 01983 Donations are tax deductible to the extent allow ed b> law —
Kid’s Corner
The name Tedd\ Bear comes from President Theodore Roose\ ell’s huntmg trip m 1902 to w liich he was iii\ ited by Mississippi Goxernor Andrew H Longmo There were se\ eral other hunters competing, aud most of them Ivad already shot sometlmig A suite of Roosex elt's attendants cornered, clubbed, and tied to a willow tree an American Black Bear after a long exhaustmg chase with hounds They called RooscN elt to die site and suggested that he should shoot it He reftised to shoot the bear deeming tins unsportsmanlike, aiw it became the topic of a political cartoon by Clifford BerrMuan uiThe Waslmigtoii Post featurmg a black bear lassoed by a w lute handler aud a disgusted Roose\ elt
Morris Miclitom saw the draw uig of Roose\ eU aud die bear cub and was inspired to create a new toy . a httle stuffed bear cub. w Inch he put m lus shop w mdow
with a sign dual read "Teddy ’s bear after
sendmg the bear to TR and recen mg permission to sell die bears The toys were an mmiediate success and Nhcluom founded die Ideal No%elty and Toy Co . winch still exists today
— ^HAPPYNEWYEAKI
Editor/Publisber Contributor Anne Barrett N onn Isler
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Zaccheus Gould Fined for Associating with Quakers
Zaccheiis Gould is the earliest recorded settler of Topsfield. coirung here in 1643 before the town w as know n as Topsfield He came from Hemel Hempstead. England to the Massachusetts Ba> Colonx about 1638 and at first hved in We\ mouth and then mo\ ed to L} nn m the sprmg of 1640. He leased a farm of about 300 acres and. m the followmg December, leased another in Lynn know n as The Ponds" The size and value of these farms mdicates that he w as a fanner of some ability and possessed capital While living m L} nn he visited w ith t^^ o Quakers and w as fined 3 pounds for associatmg
•th them. Tins was a rather large fine [hat time for an offense that was not unique to L\ nn After that mcident he moA ed to New Meadow s, as Topsfield w as then know n and became active m creating the tow n. becoming one of its leading citizens Whether he moved because of the incident is not know n For further mformation about tlie Goulds or this time period refer to George Francis Dow s Book "Histon of Topsfield " available m the Topsfield Libraiy reference section or b> purchase at the Gift Horse shop or from the Society
Thank you to the person who returned the embroidered curtain panel that was missing from the Parson Capen House.
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Fair Topsfield
Still are the lulls of Topsfield fair. Her \ alle> s rich m beaut\ rare As w hen in\ childish feet first trod Her ^arled wa^s and knew each sod!
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Voices of Freedom Merrill Kohlhofer Febniaiy 8*. 3 PM
Since then the world I ^ e |ourne> ed round
And jo> oiisly m\ pulses bound As glistening spire and peacefiil farms Smile from the hills' encirchng arms
Aid though before m\ yearmng e\ es Regretfiill} the bright day dies Yet as the glow fades from the lulls A calmer light the \ alle> fills.
So sw eet m memor\ shall abide The comfort of the eventide O early home fore\ er dear Blessed the fate that bought me here!
— Nehemiah Cle\ eland. 1875
Kids Corner
With the presidential inauguration just behind us. here are some presidential facts.
At his inauguration. George Waslungton had onl\ one tooth At \ arious tunes he wore dentures made of human teeth, ammal teeth, n oiy or even lead. Ne\ er wood In addition to the nation's capital and the state. 3 1 counties and 17 tow ns are named in his honor. He stood 6 feet and 2 inches tall, weighed 200 pounds and wore size 13 shoes
Did you know?
Joseph F Smith, past President of the Mormon Church m Salt Lake Cit> . Utah w as a member of the Topsfield Historical Sociefi from 1902 until his death m 1918. There is a brownstone obelisk erected m 1873 in tlie Pme Grove Cemeteiy to the Smiths, one of the earhest being Samuel 2nd 1714-1785 w ho was a Selectman. Tow n Clerk and for man> > ears Topsfield s Representative to the General Court as the legislature was then know n. In Juh 1776 he copied the Declaration of Independence m the Town Clerk's book as a memorial thereof' In
1768 he w as sent b\ the tow n to view new dams on tlie Ipsw ich river to make sure racewax s w ere built to allow fish such as alew n es and eels to continue to come up to Topsfield
Millard Fillmore, once Vice President under Zachaiy Tax lor. did not meet Tax lor until after thex xx ere elected He installed the first batlitub and kitchen stox e m the White House Fillmore could not read Latin and refiised an honorarx degree from Oxford Unix ersitx . sax mg a person shouldn't accept a degree he couldn't read
Chester Aan Arthur eujox ed xxalking at mght and seldom xx ent to bed before 2 AM He had 24 xx agou loads of old furmture and junk removed from the White House before moving in A inan- about-toxvn. he entertained lax ishlx and often, and enjox ed going to nightclubs Artliur told a temperance group that called on Imn at tlie White House. "I max be President of tlie United States, but my prixnte life is mx ow n damn busmess . " lirrleknoMiifacr.'tshoM. com
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George Washington Meets Martha Custis
ccerptc'il from "Lodies of the White ouse " Laura C Hol/oway. 1881
33 as m 1758 that an officer, attired . iTiiIitar3 undress, attended bx a 3d3 -servant, crossed the ferrx over le Painunskev . a branch of the York 13 er On the boat's touching the jutliern or New Kent side, the ^Idler's progress 33as arrested bv a irginia gentleman, the verv soul of indliness and hospitalitx It was m am the soldier urged his busmess at V'llliainsburg: important ommumcations to the Go\ ernor. Mr hamberlav ne. on 33hose domain the fficer had just landed, would hear no xcuse Colonel Waslimgton 33as a
j^and cliaracter so dear to ail ^Rians. that his passing b\ one of — old estates of Virginia 33 ithout allmg and partakmg of the lospitalities of the host 33 as entirelv Hit of the question The Colonel. i033 ever. did not surrender at liscretion. but stoutlv mamtamed his ground, till Chamberlav ne brought up 11s reserve in the mtimation that he A ould mtroduce his friend to a v oung md channmg widow then beneath his roof. The soldier capitulated on condition that he should dme. onlv dine, and then. b\ pressing his charger, and borrow mg of the mght. he w ould reach Williamsburg before his Excellencv could shake off his mornmg slumbers. Orders w ere accordingly issued to Bishop, the Colonel's faithful body-servant Bishop, bred m the school of European discipline, raised his hand to his cap. as much as to sav . "Your honor's orders shall be obex ed ' The ^|[)nel now proceeded to the •vision, and 33as introduced to V arious guests, and above all. to the charmme widow Tradition relates
that thev 33ere mutualh pleased on this tlieir first mterv lew . nor is it remarkable, thev were of an age w hen impressions are strongest The ladv 33 as fair to behold, of fascmatmg manners, and splendidh endo3ved 3vith 3vorldh benefits: the hero, fresh from his earh fields redolent with fame, and 33 ith a form on 33 hich "ev erv god did seem to set his seal, to gn e the 3v orld assurance of a man " The mornmg passed pleasantlv awnv . evenmg came. 3vith Bishop, true to his orders and firm at his post, holdmg the fav onte charger 3vith the one hand, while the other was 33aitmg to offer the readv stirrup The sun sank in the horizon, emd v et the Colonel appeared not. and then the old soldier wondered at his chief s delav . 'Twas strange Surely he w as not w ont to be a smgle moment behmd his appomtments. for he 3v as the most punctual of all punctual men. Meantime, the host enjoyed the scene of the V eteran on dutv at the gate, while the Colonel 3vas so agreeablv emplov ed m the parlor: and proclaunmg that no guest ever left his house after sunset, his militarv v isitor was. without much difficult} . persuaded to order Bishop to put up the horses for the mght The sun rode high m the heav ens the ensumg dav 33 hen the enamored soldier pressed 3v ith his spur his charger's sides and sped on his 3vav to the seat of gov ernment. When having dispatched his public business, he retraced lus steps, and at the "White House the engagement took place, with arrangements for the marriage " When Colonel Washington married Mrs Custis. the ceremonv w as performed under the roof of her ow n home, and the broad lands about it were but part of her large estate Iramediatelv after their w eddmg. 3vhich has been described as a most jov ous occasion m which everv belle and beau for miles around took part, they repaired at once to Mount Vernon, w hich had been a gift from lus brother Lawrence
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Annual Meeting
March 8*^. 3 PM
Kids Corner
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time! These cookies had their earliest begiimmgs m the kitchens and ov ens of girl members, with mothers v olunteering as techmcal adv isers The sale of cookies as a xvav to finance troop activities began as earlv as 1917. five v ears after Juhette Gordon Low started Girl Scouting m the Umted States The earhest mention of a cookie sale found to date was that of the Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee. Oklahoma, w lucli baked cookies and sold them 111 its lugh school cafeteria as a serv ice project in December 1917
In July 1922. The American Girl magazine, published bv Girl Scout national headquarters, featured an article bv Florence E. Neil, a local duector in Chicago. Illmois Miss Neil prov ided a cookie recipe that was given to the council's 2.000 Girl Scouts She estimated the approximate cost of ingredients for slx- to sev en-dozen cookies to be 26 to 36 cents The cookies, she suggested, could be sold bv troops for 25 or 30 cents per dozen
In the 1920s and 1930s. Girl Scouts m different parts of the countrv continued to bake theu own simple sugar cookies with their mothers. These cookies were packaged m wax paper bags, sealed with a sticker, and sold door to door for 25 to 35 cents per dozen
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WIEB Address (iuip v> v>v. loPMicKliuNU-r. vij) Email webmaster@topsfieldhistory.org P.t). Box 32?. Topsfield. Massachusetts 01983
Essex National Heritage Commission’s Consultant Report
Last >ear Ga\ le Gilford's Cause & Effect Consultmg firm was lured b> ENHC to appraise liistoric sites m Essex Count\ and identiff opportunities for strengthenmg them; m particular b> collaborative actions The Topsfield Historical Society was one of tlie organizations participating m the stud> and it received high marks as ev idenced m the following quotation from the report's suimnar\‘;
We are not fans of breaking things that are working or gro^^th for growth's sake For example, we admue tlie accomplishments of the Topsfield Historical Societv' With a budget of $28,000 in a community of '3, 000. this is the smallest of the ^^amzations surveyed. Yet the
has been able to maintain its ^storic properties w ith project- specific fundraismg campaigns and contributed labor and materials It helped establish a small grant fund. Kimball Fund, w hich prov ides scholarships to students of historx w itli a substantial connection to Topsfield The Gould Barn is occupied ahnost eveiy da> b\ some local organization needing meeting or event space. It has a membership of 500 (counting femilv members) and a small archive. It has fiinded historical markers It seems to be doing just fine.
Society Annual Meeting
The Society s accomplishments.
cliallenges and plans were
review ed at the March 2009 annual
meeting and are presented on the
opposite side of this new sletter for
^hose members w ho w ere not
Present at the meetmg
Editor/Publisher Contributor Anne Barrett Norm Isler
Charles K. Dodge Donation
A pleasant and unexpiected sizable donation to "Topsfield Historical Societx in honor of Norman J . Isler " w as recentl) received from Mr. Dodge's Trust. By w a> of background, the late Mr. Dodge had contacted the Societv several } ears ago requestmg ancestral information which Norm researched and fo^v^arded to him A request for additional infonnatiou was then received and agam answered w hich led to a correspondence extending over several years. Mr. Dodge's distant Aunt Elizabeth Dodge Conant lived at 132 Mam Street w here she raised Sarah Baro Colcher. an Afi^ican Princess now buried in the Conant plot of the Pme Grove Cemeterx 's old section. This connection w as a centerpiece of the correspondence and resulted m Mr Dodge donafing Sarah's jewelry box to tlie Societx . We are m deed indebted to Mr Dodge for liis generositx The Societv Duectors will consider how best to utihze this bequest
Topsfield ’s Boston Post Cane
A recent Society meeting presented a history of the Boston Post Cane and Topsfield’s cane was taken out of the town vault for display. Recall that the Boston Post newspaper presented canes to the oldest residents in most all the Commonwealth’s towns to be passed on to the succeeding resident after the incumbent passed away. Following the observation that there was no display case for the cane, only a plastic bag, the Soci^ offered to make a suitable case at no charge. Subsequently Dan Philpot, member and general contractor crafted a beautiful cherry case which has been presented to the town. Thanks, Dan, for a beautiful piece of work.
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The Life of George Peabody International Fmancier & Plulanthropist April 17. 7.30 PM
The Easter Egg
From ancient times die egg was honored b} tlie Romans. Gauls. Chinese, hgx ptians and Persians. Eggs were d\ ed. exchanged and shown reference. In Pagan times die egg represented the rebirdi of the earth and w as beliex ed to ha\ e special pow ers It was buried under building foiindadons to w ard off ex d; pregnant x oung Roman w omen carried an egg to foretell die gender of their unborn cliildreu; French brides stepped upon an egg before crossing the threshold of their new homes.
Widi the ad\ cut of Christianitx the s> mbolism of the egg clianged to represent the rebirth of man Blending folklore and Christianitx . one PoUsh legend said that die Virgin Marx gax e eggs to the soldiers at the cross, entreating them to be less cniel Her tears fell upon the eggs, spottmg them w ith dots of brilliant color
Decorating and coloring eggs for Easter w as the aistom in England during die Middle Ages. In the x ear 1290 the household accounts of Edxvard I recorded an expenditure of eighteen pence for 450 eggs to be gold -leafed and colored for Easter gifts.
In 1883 Russian Czar Alexander, commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make a special Easter gift for his w ife Empress Marie The first Faberge egg w as an egg within an egg. It had an outside sliell of platinum and enameled w liite w liich opened to rex eal a smaller gold egg. w liich in turn opened to display a golden chicken and a jew eled replica of the Iiupierial crow n. The Czarina was so deliglited tliat an egg was made for her e\ erx x ear Fiftx - sexen eggs xvere made
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New Historical Collections
Thanks to the untiring efforts of retired Director Jan Jansen, Volume XXXIV of the series will be available for sale at this year’s Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 13th. This series, first begun in 1895, chronicles interesting events in the history of Topsfield and this latest volume carries on that tradition. Read about Topsfield’s role in the American Revolution and the Civil War, histories of the churches, library, Gould Bam and the Masconomet School District, Gapen House evaluation and Apairs, the last remaining one ^)m schoolhouse and many other interesting topics. It will be initially offered at a special Strawberry Festival price to be announced.
Pine Grove Cemetery Headstone Restoration Project
The Society’s application to the Mass Historical Commission for help in funding a consultant was turned down by MHC due to many more requests than the available funding could accommodate. Our ultimate goal is to obtain National Register status for the old section of the cemetery, which would make it eligible for a number of grants that only recognize that status. To be eligible for national registration a property must first be *^0 the state register. Our director ^jk Long has undertaken the wibrship role in making this p. oject a reality. More information will be reported as we make progress.
Look for NEW
Strawberry Festival Banners!
Under the direction of Masconomet art teacher Stacy Mannheim, the school’s graphic arts department solicits graphic design project requests from local area non-profits. Working on these projects enables the school’s graphic design students to apply their skills in the real world and develop a school-to-work connection. This year, Barbara Pratt, Strawberry Festival co- chair, requested a banner design to promote the upcoming festival.
After the students completed their designs, they presented them to Barbara and a panel of judges that included Tina Strunk, Beth Johnson, Sue Turner and Kindra Klineff. The winning design was created by senior Denise Fuller.
Produced by Cape Ann Signs, the banners will be hung by the Topsfield Fire Department In early May. Banner sponsors include Peter Mulholland and Brian Woodland of Phalanx Asset Management, Keller-Willlams Realty, Brent Roeder of Town Crier and Bill Cargill of Cargill Insurance Agency. The Main Street Foundation assisted with logistics.
Strawberry Festival June IJ"*
Thanks to Joe Geller for his generous donation of a large tripod-mounted Da Lite pro- jection screen for the Gould Bam!
Editor/Publisher Contributor Anne Barrett Norm Isler
Upcoming Events
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House
200 Years of Pobtical Humor Jud\ Beriistem May 22. 7:30 PM
Strawberry Festival June 13. 10 AM to 4 PM
65 Fine Crafts Vendors Stra%\t>err\ Shortcake Kid's Games
Capen House & Gould Barn Tours NEW THIS YEAR Colonial Encampment Reenactment
ftmcied in part by a grant from the Topsfield Cultural Council
Kid’s Corner
Did you ever think of your kitchen as an exotic destination represent- ting far-flung places around the globe... spices, citrus fruit, tomatoes In January? And did you ever stop to appreciate the wonderful variety of food you can enjoy anytime? Ancient people didn’t have it so good, though. Food was expensive and transportation was limited, so people ate what was available locally. There was no refrigeration or freezers so they did a lot of different things to preserve food. They dried fruit to make raisins, prunes, and dried peas, and they pickled vegetables, meat, and fish in brine to make pickles and gamm, a fermented fish sauce. They fermented juices and barley to turn them into wine and beer. They made yogurt and cheese, and they smoked meat from pigs to make ham and bacon. So stop and think the next time you bite into that Washington apple from the store.
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The following will appear on a Society- sponsored marker next to Cargill Insurance to commemorate the railroad in Topsfield.
The Railroad Comes to Topsfield TopsfieW was part of the Danvers aniJ Georgetown railroad line which was chartered on May 7, 1851 by John Wright and Asa Pingree of Topsfield and Samuel Little and Henry Poor of Georgetown. The charter gave them the authority to construct and maintain a railroad starting in Georgetown and running through Rowley. Ipswich, Boxford, Topsfield, Wenham and into the village of North Danvers, there to •mite with the Essex railroad, ^fcrgetown was heavily involved ^ne manufacture of boots and ... loes and the railroad was seen as a means to supply raw material and ship finished products. Topsfield expected to benefit by shipping harvested ice from hocxis pond, however the original planned route was later redirected away from the pond, much to the dismay of the Topsfield subscribers.
On April 6, 1853 ground was broken by Irish workmen brought to Topsfield for that purpose. Rail cars first ran into Topsfield from Georgetown on August 13, 1854 and the road opened for public travel on October 23. 18^. You are now standing on the Topsfield section of that line’s right of way as can be seen on the map. Because the citizens of Newburyport "nted a new route as an ^^ative to the eastern railroad, ^^55 the line officially merged into the Newburyport railroad. In 1860 the Boston and Maine
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Capen Headstone Donation Thank you to the anonymous donor who generously contributed $500.00 to cover the cost of the Capen headstones’ protective enclosure. This enclosure was not in the town's budget and was provided by the Society to help preserve these irreplaceable stones.
Cleaning Up
We were able to get considerable clean up work done on Spring Clean-up Day thanks to Bill Whiting, Gino Pagnani, Al Rosseau and Norm Isler. There is still more to do, particularly if you like painting. Cali 978 887 9724 for more details.
Upcoming Events
Strawberry Festival June 13. 10 AM to 4 PM
Plan to attend the new openuig ceremony featuring raising tiie large flag b\ our local \ ets. singing of the National Anthem and a salute b\ Colonial Bailey's 2nd Ma Regiment
NEW THIS YEAR Colonial Encampment Reenactment
fiimleii in part by a grant from the Topsfield Cultural Council
Interesting Early Maps of N. E. Kevin O'Connor June 19. 7:30 PM
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The End of the Railroad Era
For over 100 years the railroad transported workers, business men, leisure travelers and freight to and from Topsfield from surrounding towns and Boston. The last passenger train to Topsfield ran on April 27, 1969, with about 300 passengers on board. The last freight train left in 1977. By 1981 the line had been formally abandoned and transferred to the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA).
A New Beginning
The former rail line Is now the “Topsfield Linear Common”, a recreation path 4 miles in length, bounded by the Wenham and Boxford town lines. In 2005, the Topsfield selectmen signed a 99-year lease with the MBTA for use of the trail and the Topsfield Rail Trail Committee directed the building of the trail with the aid of grants, donations and volunteer labor.
Strawberry Festival June 13‘^
Strawberry festival t shirts will be available at the Festival tliis year They are black with banner logo on left chest To be sure of getting one place order with Barbara Pratt at 978-500-071 I or harbafa41K) fl verizou.uet
Historical Collections Special Price The new Historical Collections Vol XXXIV will be available at the Strawberry Festival for the special price of $15.00, normally $20.00. It is a limited edition (150 copies).
Thanks to Sennott Insurance for their sponsorship of the Strawberry Festival Banners!
Editor/Publisher Contributor Anne Barrett Norm Isler
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Winter Travel
Excerpt from a letter written by Judge Daniel Appleton White in February, 1811 to his wife. Judge White was a State Senator and was anxious to attend a senate session though it meant travelling the Turnpike from Newburyport to Boston in winter.
I reached Topsfield very well, and in good season on Sunday evening, and had a good night’s sleep. There I found a man with a sleigh, bound to Boston. On Monday morning, the inn-keeper, with four or five stout men and horses turned out to help us on our
t, but, after proceeding about miles, they gave it up as impractical and we returned to the hotel and dined, - when two other men with sleighs arrived, bound to Boston, so after dinner, we all set out again, with shovels as well as horses and men, and made out to proceed about seven miles, when we were compelled to take shelter for the night in a not very comfortable habitation. This morning we set out again, and succeeded in reaching Boston this afternoon. You told me not to venture on horseback, but I had no other way but to come on foot; and as the other men were good enough to precede me with their sleighs, I was enabled to ride almost the whole of the way, whereas they walked behind their sleighs a great part of it. The snow was, in some places, drifted
temely, some banks from ive to twenty feet deep. But I am safe at my lodgings, and feel very well.
New Additions to our Archives
We recently obtained transcripts of slave purchases made by Topsfield men in the 1740’s and 1750’s from the estate of Joseph Porter of Salem, courtesy of the Peabody Institute Library where they were found among some pages being processed. Also included were purchases by Zaccheus Gould from Thomas Perkins and by David Gould from the Middleton widow of Hezekiah Wilkins. These transcripts are the only records that are known to exist that actually name the slaves and their owners although early town records do list the number in their population records, but not their identity.
We now have an autographed copy of a King Phillips war novel by Michael J. Tougias entitled “Until I Have No Country” which presents a moving story of the bloodiest conflict (in per capita terms), now largely forgotten, in America’s history.
• 95% of all babies were born at home
• 86% of homes had no bath tub
• The world’s tallest structure was the Eiffel Tower
• Crossword puzzles hadn’t been invented yet
• 94% of the population hadn’t graduated from high school
• 90% of doctors did not have a college education
• There were only 8,000 cars in all of America
• Maximum speed limit was 10 MPH in most cities
Editor/Publisher Contributor Anne Barrett Norm Isler
Passages
The Society notes with regret the passing of two of its members long active with the Society, Ardie Clark and Joe larocci.
Ardie served as hospitality chair for many years, and also assisted in choosing the layout for the Gould Barn kitchen facilities.
Joe served as a Society director and contributed much of his time and talent in furthering Society projects.
They will both be missed by the Society and the community.
Upcoming Events
Dark Tide,
The Boston Molasses Explosion Steven Puleo. Author MONDAY. September 21. 7 30 PM
Elizabeth How, Accused Witch Revisited
Tamm\ Goss October 9. 7:30 PM
Witches Roost for Children
October 25. 2:00 — 3.30 PM
Kid’s Corner
Look Back at 1909
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How Topsfield Was Named
A petition was put forward in 1 648 to create a town from the lands at the New Meadows.
The account of this in George Dow’s “The History of Topsfield” is as follows;
Zaccheus Gould, one of the petitioners, had lived at Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, not far from St.
Albans, and naturally desired to transplant to New England soil the familiar name of his former parish.
Samuel Symonds, one of the r^|tants, sitting among the n!^^trates, when the petition came up for consideration, owned five hundred acres of land at the New Meadows. He had come from Toppesfield, a small parish in the county Essex, about thirty miles north of London. Undoubtedly it was his influence that led to the adoption of the name Toppesfield to be given to the New Meadows settlement. Moreover, John Winthrop, Jr. in 1643, when selling his three hundred acre grant to Edward Parke in London, had described the lands as being in the “Hamlett Village or place called Toppesfield.” This was a full five years before the magistrates took official action ™yt therefore seems likely -^^he name Toppesfield had been in use more or less for some time.
Boxford’s Holyoke French House
The Holyoke- French House, located In East Boxford village on the comer of Topsfield Road and Elm Street, was built in 1760 for Reverend Elizor Holyoke, the second pastor for the First Church. The house remained in the Holyoke family until 1866 when it was sold to Elvin French. The house had seven elms in the yard, reported by Elvin French to have been transplanted from Cedar Swamp by the Holyokes, one for each member of their family. Elvin’s daughter Gertrude bequeathed the house to the Boxford Historical Society upon her death in 1942.
Three professional musicians lived in the Holyoke-French House; Samuel Holyoke, eldest son of Elizor, was a composer and music publisher. Elvin French and his daughter Gertrude were musicians who toured professionally. Gertrude played the harp
Information from “Images of America: Boxford” authored by Martha L Clark and Brenda Moore Stickney.
Rail Trail Ribbon Cutting
On October 17 at 1 PM there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rail Trail, beginning with a reception at the library and then proceeding to the ribbon cutting taking place at a location along the route. It will include an unveiling of the Society sponsored historical marker at Main and Park Streets. The marker will be a temporary one until the permanent marker is completed. Refreshments will be served.
I pcoming Events
Elizabeth How, Accused Witch Revisited Tainiiix Goss October 9. 7:30 PM
Witches Roost for Children
October 25. 2.00 - 3.30 PM
The Naked Quaker Diane Rapaport November 13. 7:30 PM
Kid’s Comer
Have your parents ever threatened to “read the riot act” over your misbehavior?
Even they might not know why they say it....
King George the I of England was having trouble with his subjects, so much so that in 1716 he issued a proclamation that whenever twelve or more persons were gathered in a demonstration, an officer was required to read a portion of the act and send the rioters home. Anyone ignoring these orders could be sent to a penal colony for the rest of his life...
So be grateful if all that happens to you is that you’re sent to your room.
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The Early Crawford Inn in the White Mountains
Lucy Crawford describes her home, an early inn, '"As our house was so small we could not accommodate but a few at a time, although we could give them clean beds, but they were obliged to stow closely at night, and near the roof, as we had but two small sleeping rooms down stairs, and these were generally occupied by ladies, then gentlemen were under the necessity of going up stairs, and there lay so near each other, that their beds nearly touched; but as we did all
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The Witches Roost
On October 25 the Society’s annual Witches Roost for children was held and, as in previous years, was a great success. This year’s event was put together by member Maureen Tuttavilla who very creatively organized several games with treats for the participants. She also used the Roost as a community service opportunity for a number of Masco high school students. In addition to being a fun filled event for children it also introduces them to the historical ^ciety so it’s a win-win "tuation and, who knows, it could provide a future generation of members!
Veteran’s Memorial Green
The Veteran’s Memorial Green dedication is on Veteran’s Day,
Saturday November 7 at 11 AM. This Green, located in front of the library, will consolidate the various markers and monuments in honor of veterans of the many wars in one location and will add a new one for the Vietnam War which claimed the life of Topsfield Marine pilot John David Larson. TTiis soldier’s sister and brother have been located and accepted an invitation to the dedication, thanks to the efforts of long time resident Joan Panella. Many of his Masco ’62 fellow graduates will also attend. Lighting for the park was donated by the Society. We hope you will attend.
Topsfield’s Railroad Historic Marker
On Saturday, October 17, the first leg of the 4 mile Rail Trail was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Doing the honors was society member Joe Geller whose untiring efforts through the past 18 years as head of the Rail Trail Committee led to this event. Included in the ceremony was the unveiling of the Society sponsored 3 foot by 4 foot historic marker providing details of the rich history of this road, originally chartered in 1851 and completed in 1854. The sign itself is temporary while a final version is on order with delivery expected later this year. In addition to the sign the site includes a short section of track with a siding stop attached which was rescued from an abandoned siding and moved into position by volunteers, all 2000 pounds of it. It is hoped that this display will provide a glimpse into Topsfield’s railroad history for future generations.
Upcoming Events
The Naked Quaker Diane Rapaport No\ ember 13. 7:30 PM
Thanksgiving Open House
Parson Capen House Thanksgiving Morning. 10-12 Costumed interpreters w ill be roasting a turkex on the heartli and seiz ing hot and cold cider and popcorn roasted over the fire Get m the Colonial spirit!
Kid’s Comer
Q: Why are many coin banks shaped like pigs?
A; Long ago, dishes and cookware in Europe were made of a dense orange clay called 'pygg' When people saved coins in jars made of this clay, the jars became known as 'pygg banks ' When an English potter misunderstood the word, he made a bank that resembled a pig, and it caught on
Q; Why do ships and aircraft in trouble use 'mayday' as their call for help’’
A This comes from the French word m'aidez - meaning 'help me' — and is pronounced 'mayday'.
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