September
2006 Meeting
 The
Epsom Historical Association scheduled
its September meeting to be held at the
McClary Cemetery, but inclement weather
forced the gathering to take place at
the old Epsom Town Hall. The program "History
of the McClary Cemetery and the early
settlers of Epsom Center" included
a talk with slide images. The program
focused on the McClary Cemetery as the
'old burying ground' through about 1940.
The program continually linked the activities
and growth of Epsom Center with that of
the cemetery as it evolved from the burying
ground to the McClary Cemetery as we know
it today. Mentioned in the talk were some
of those buried in the cemetery, including
Deacon Ephraim Locke, Honorable John McClary,
Martha Jenness and Lieutenant and minuteman
Jonathan Curtis. Among the revelations
were the mention of the McClary Cemetery
Corporation, and the actual first meetinghouse
which predated that built in 1764. Photos
included many of the old homes that still
and formerly stood on Center Hill. Phil
Yeaton provided cider and donuts at the
conclusion of the meeting. Officers for
the next year were approved, and thus
remain the same as this past year.
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