12 Liberty St. was built between 1884 and 1902. The earliest identified owner is Charles E. Brown, a proprietor who owned the house by 1910. Brown and his son, Walter G. Brown, operated a brick manufactory and contracting company (Charles E. Brown & Son) that was located on Locust Road at the turn of the century and later on Mitchells Road. In 1916, there were several people residing here, including William and Laura Wright, Mrs. Rebecca Leeman, and Joseph and Clara Jenest. William Wright is listed in town directories as a driver, and Joseph Jenest as a mill operative. By 1924, this house was occupied by Carleton H. Crafts and his wife, Ethel. Crafts was in the insurance business.
Source: MACRIS, Charles Brown house.
Historic Ipswich 