Westborough Historical Society

scott thomas - author

|24.103.207.xxx |2010-10-06 05:31:30

Hi,

I was recently looking at my copy of The Diary of Rev. Ebenezer Parkman, of Westborough, Mass and got to thinking about past times there in my hometown (I'm now in Down East, Maine). I grew up on Cottage and South Streets, mostly South Street, and me and my siblings would play at the Midland Cemetery.
Well, back in the day there were rumors that a local boy had once opened one of the great doors to the earthen tombs over by the School Street side of the cemetery. He claimed to have seen skeletons in there.

Some years after that, me and a friend (I was ten at the time) were looking down into an opening in the top of one of the burial mounds and saw, in the crypt below, some human bones. These years later, being someone who is fascinated by New England's past, I find myself wondering WHOSE bones might I have been looking at? Would you know what Westborough residents were buried there in those tombs with the big old heavy doors?

Thanks for your time!

Best wishes,
Scott Thomas

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Mark Reil

|75.69.217.xxx |2010-03-06 16:35:00

Do you have any info on the old pig farm that is on lyman st. I would be very interested to know something about it.

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Daniel M. Parkman, Sr. - Rev. Ebenezer Parkman of Westborough for 65 years

|76.108.193.xxx |2009-12-11 13:31:27

www.ParkmanGenealogy.wordpress.com

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Webmaster - On the Beaten Path: Westborough, Massachusetts by

|71.248.161.xxx |2009-08-06 14:30:52

Hi, though out-of-print, this title may be found through an used bookseller search. Consider online avenues such as:

http://alibris.com
http://ebay.com
http://amazon.com

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Dolores M. Fay

|71.137.6.xxx |2009-07-30 12:47:24

I would like to purchase a copy of... "On The Beaten Path", is it available, cost, shipping and handling? Thanx, D M Fay

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Jim Nash - Nash Farmhouse

|66.189.12.xxx |2009-07-30 05:58:19

Claudia,

I am Jim Nash of South Grafton,great-great gransdson of Francis H. and Bridget Nash owners of the Nash on Adams Road fartmhouse and 75+ acres of apple orchards on the corner of Adams and Nash Road. Please contact me if this a connection.

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Janine Garbacz - The Gale Tavern

|206.208.224.xxx |2009-07-09 05:18:07

Hi there,
My grandparents, Helen and Francis Ciannella owned The Gale Tavern. Shortly after my grandfather's death, the property was sold. Today I heard that the houses that were on the property were torn down. Does the historical society have any involvement in these decisions? Is there any way to find out what the plans are for this property? Are they at least going to name the street after The Gale Tavern? Myself and others in my family would like to know as we were against the selling of the property in the first place.
Sincerely,
Janine Garbacz
Jacksonville, FL

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Terry Caron

|173.48.176.xxx |2009-05-31 08:25:03

I was wondering if the open house hours have changed? I went to the house on May 31st (last Sunday of the month and at 2:10 pm). The door was locked and no one answered the knock nor was there a car around. If the hours have changed, can you please update it on your website?

thanks

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Webmaster - Have you seen Parkman's diary?

|173.48.176.xxx |2009-04-30 03:09:30

Have you seen the book, "The Diary of Rev. Ebenezer Parkman, of Westborough, Mass"?

Fortunate for all of us, Google has scanned this book. It's available at: http://books.google.com/books?id=LPYBArsF7dYC

See page 17 for an image!

You may also wish to consult:

508 898 0975 - Westborough Historical Society
508-366-3050 - Westborough Public Library, and
508-366-3048 - Town's Historical Commission.

Let us know what you find!

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Daniel M. Parkman, Sr. - Parkman Coat of Arms of Rev. Ebenezer Parkman

|71.57.140.xxx |2009-04-29 20:19:54

I am desirious to obtain a copy of the above Parkman Crest that appeared in Westborough's 250th anniversary book(let).......thanking you in advance....

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Andrea Lothrop - Thatcher and Lucy Cobb Portraits

|75.69.161.xxx |2009-04-19 10:45:59

I am writing for a neighbor who is in possession of two portraits of Lucy and Thatcher Cobb. My neighbor would like to donate these to the Westboro Historical Society. Any information you can give me would be helpful. I have pictures of both portraits that I could email you.
Thank you.

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Claudia - farmhouse

|24.60.235.xxx |2009-04-06 07:07:34

My husband and I are about to purchase an old Farmhouse built in 1865, in Westborough
I would like to know where I can get some information about the history of the house and its past owners

Thanks
Claudia

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Webmaster

|173.48.176.xxx |2009-06-30 17:06:15

I spoke with the author, Kristina Nilson Allen. The photographs used in the book were returned to their original owners. She was unable to recollect Carolyn Sagro, whom the parade picture is attributed to.

I did locate a "C. Sagro" phone listing in Lowell, MA; however when I called and asked for Carolyn Sagro, all that I could learn was that she had passed away.

I did learn that the picture of the J. S. Mason home at 19 Church St. is a contemporary photo. You may be able to reach Paula Skog, who is co-chair of the town's Historical Commission. You may be able to reach her at that municipal office.

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Terise Mullen

|75.16.84.xxx |2008-11-12 10:19:37

I am the great granddaughter of
J. S. Mason of the Westboro Weaving Company. I have a copy of the book On the beaten Path. There is some pictures of our family in this book. (pg. 167 my Uncles are in the Parade, pg. 109 our family home). I would like to know if I may be able to get copies of these pictures. And if you may know if there is any pictures of the Westboro Weaving company. Any information would be of great help. Thank you, Terise Mullen

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