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Jesse Mudgett was b. 22 Feb 1812 and d. 14 Jul 1902 at
Sandwich, NH (NHVR) His parents were Elisha Mudget and Sarah Webster. On 4 Dec
1836 Jesse married Jane Burnham (1816-1885) of Sandwich, NH also. Jane's parents
were Aaron Burnham and Sarah Emery (NHVR)
Three children were born to
Jesse and Sarah and they were:
1. Lucinda B. (17 Jun 1838- 9 Aug 1916)
2.
Elisha W. (17 Jun 1841- 16 Sep 1911)
3. Emily J. (24 Nov 1843- 19 Jan 1912)
Jesse and his brother, Moses (1808-1842), were deeded their fathers land in
1836 (received 1839). Jesse's grandsons, Jesse and Frank, kept the farm for a
while. Jesse deeding it to Harry Blanchard in 1934. The farm burned to the
ground in 1939.
One of the prosperous farmers of Sandwich, with outlying
pastures for his cattle and well tilled fields at home. His cattle were
generally of such good quality that buyers usually headed his way. The crops of
potatoes, corn and other grains were more than ample for the needs of the family
and surplus was traded at the local stores (Sandwich Excursion Books). His farm
was on Upper Rd., Sandwich.
Sandwich Reporter; Sept. 1, 1892 - Jesse
Mudgett of this town; a man 80 years old, made his 1st trip on the cars from
West Ossipee to North Conway last Tues. to attend the coaching parade.
Contributed by Mike Mudgett
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