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Lucretia Brown and the Last Witchcraft Trial in America, May 14, 1878

November 15, 2025 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment
Lucretia Brown Ipswich MA Mary Baker Eddy

Lucretia Brown, an invalid living on the South Green in Ipswich was a disciple of Mary Baker Eddy,. When she suffered a “relapse” in 1875, Mrs. Eddy convinced her that Daniel Spofford was exercising mesmeric powers upon her.

Posted in Houses, People, StoriesTagged 1878, Baker, Christian Science, Lucretia Brown, Mary Baker Eddy, Spofford, witches

Homes of the Descendants of John Baker of Ipswich

August 11, 2021March 15, 2024 Gordon Harris7 Comments
John Baker house, South Green in Ipswich

John Baker owned, by grant, a large lot on the north side of East St. between North Main and County St. To his son Thomas, he conveyed the house where he lived and the remainder of his land, June 14, 1698 (35: 44). John Baker the settler was apparently a man of property, his name… Continue reading Homes of the Descendants of John Baker of Ipswich →

Posted in genealogyTagged Baker, homes

Samuel Symonds’ House

May 29, 2021July 4, 2025 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment
The home of Samuel Simmons

"I desire to have the house in your bargaining to be as completely mentioned in particulars as may be, & as speedily done also as you can."

Posted in HousesTagged Baker, Symonds

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