Ida Francina Whitcomb was born to Carter Jonathan Whitcomb, Jr. and his wife, Emily Augusta Spring Whitcomb in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her father was a successful machinist who owned and operated his own company, The Whitcomb Manufacturing Co. He specialized in fabricating metal cutting tools, specifically, lathes and later branched out into metal stamping machines.
In Donald Jacobs' book, "Bournedale the Forgotten Village" it is written that she in her younger days was known far and wide for her exceptional beauty. In fact, in the 1870's, she was known as the "Belle of Worcester". She led a fascinating life. Married to Walter Gibbs Beal of Bournedale, she lived her life between their homes in Caibarien, Cienfuegos, Cuba, Havana and their summer home, 'Tween Brooks, Bournedale, Massachusetts, now the Carter Whitcomb Beal Conservation Area. She had a passionate interest in collecting early American antiques. She was known to be seen at every estate sale on the Cape during her latter years. Nothing made her happier than bringing home an old Empire chest of drawers or pair of bow backed chairs. A stern, yet loving woman, she ruled her household with steely determination.
As her husband was a high profile businessman aligned with American interests in Cuba, they became tempting targets during the lead up to the Spanish American War. Their son, Clifton Whitcomb Beal was kidnapped by Cuban nationals and held for ransom. Upon paying the ransom, the Beals left Cuba and she and her son never returned. She passed away in 1934 at her home on Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.
In Donald Jacobs' book, "Bournedale the Forgotten Village" it is written that she in her younger days was known far and wide for her exceptional beauty. In fact, in the 1870's, she was known as the "Belle of Worcester". She led a fascinating life. Married to Walter Gibbs Beal of Bournedale, she lived her life between their homes in Caibarien, Cienfuegos, Cuba, Havana and their summer home, 'Tween Brooks, Bournedale, Massachusetts, now the Carter Whitcomb Beal Conservation Area. She had a passionate interest in collecting early American antiques. She was known to be seen at every estate sale on the Cape during her latter years. Nothing made her happier than bringing home an old Empire chest of drawers or pair of bow backed chairs. A stern, yet loving woman, she ruled her household with steely determination.
As her husband was a high profile businessman aligned with American interests in Cuba, they became tempting targets during the lead up to the Spanish American War. Their son, Clifton Whitcomb Beal was kidnapped by Cuban nationals and held for ransom. Upon paying the ransom, the Beals left Cuba and she and her son never returned. She passed away in 1934 at her home on Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Ida Francina Whitcomb was born to Carter Jonathan Whitcomb, Jr. and his wife, Emily Augusta Spring Whitcomb in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her father was a successful machinist who owned and operated his own company, The Whitcomb Manufacturing Co. He specialized in fabricating metal cutting tools, specifically, lathes and later branched out into metal stamping machines.
In Donald Jacobs' book, "Bournedale the Forgotten Village" it is written that she in her younger days was known far and wide for her exceptional beauty. In fact, in the 1870's, she was known as the "Belle of Worcester". She led a fascinating life. Married to Walter Gibbs Beal of Bournedale, she lived her life between their homes in Caibarien, Cienfuegos, Cuba, Havana and their summer home, 'Tween Brooks, Bournedale, Massachusetts, now the Carter Whitcomb Beal Conservation Area. She had a passionate interest in collecting early American antiques. She was known to be seen at every estate sale on the Cape during her latter years. Nothing made her happier than bringing home an old Empire chest of drawers or pair of bow backed chairs. A stern, yet loving woman, she ruled her household with steely determination.
As her husband was a high profile businessman aligned with American interests in Cuba, they became tempting targets during the lead up to the Spanish American War. Their son, Clifton Whitcomb Beal was kidnapped by Cuban nationals and held for ransom. Upon paying the ransom, the Beals left Cuba and she and her son never returned. She passed away in 1934 at her home on Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.
In Donald Jacobs' book, "Bournedale the Forgotten Village" it is written that she in her younger days was known far and wide for her exceptional beauty. In fact, in the 1870's, she was known as the "Belle of Worcester". She led a fascinating life. Married to Walter Gibbs Beal of Bournedale, she lived her life between their homes in Caibarien, Cienfuegos, Cuba, Havana and their summer home, 'Tween Brooks, Bournedale, Massachusetts, now the Carter Whitcomb Beal Conservation Area. She had a passionate interest in collecting early American antiques. She was known to be seen at every estate sale on the Cape during her latter years. Nothing made her happier than bringing home an old Empire chest of drawers or pair of bow backed chairs. A stern, yet loving woman, she ruled her household with steely determination.
As her husband was a high profile businessman aligned with American interests in Cuba, they became tempting targets during the lead up to the Spanish American War. Their son, Clifton Whitcomb Beal was kidnapped by Cuban nationals and held for ransom. Upon paying the ransom, the Beals left Cuba and she and her son never returned. She passed away in 1934 at her home on Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.
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