West Newbury

by Susan Poore Follansbee, Jane Wallace Wild

Overview

West Newbury was incorporated in 1819 after breaking away from the early settlement of Newbury, which was founded in 1635 by English livestock investors. From its very beginning, the town was a small farming community, later boasting many orchards, nurseries, and truck farms. The community was home to the last covered bridge in Essex County and can also lay claim as the birthplace of the comb industry. In 1886, a horsecar line from Haverhill opened up the community to surrounding areas. In 1897, horsecars were replaced with electric cars, the tracks of which extended to Newburyport. In the mid-1950s, the community grew with the opening of Route 95. Today, West Newbury retains its historic charm, and residents are passionate about its past.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738576428
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	11/21/2011
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Susan Poore Follansbee, a descendant of the first settlers of Newbury, is the author of a comprehensive book on West Newbury's cemeteries. Jane Wallace Wild, a native of Ipswich and longtime resident of West Newbury, is a professional title examiner with a focus on historical research; she is married to a descendant of one of Newbury's first settlers. Images in West Newbury have been gleaned from local libraries and private collections of generous individuals.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Rivers: On and Over the Water 9

2 Agriculture: A Bygone Lifestyle 23

3 West Newbury: The Building of a Community 39

4 Residents: Famous and Not-So-Famous 59

5 Education: Then to Now 81

6 Industries: From Days Gone By 93

7 Transportation: From Buggies to Touring Cars 107

8 Fire Department: "Ever Ready-Always Willing" 119