Vital Records of Amesbury to 1849. Births.
Nichols, James Robertson, s. Stephen [jr. CR2] and Ruth, July 18, 1819.
Mason Card - James Robinson Nichols
b. 7-18-1819, Amesbury, Mass. Initiated a Mason 22 Dec 1855.
Wife, Margaret's death record - spouse: James Robinson Nichols.
Married Margaret Gale, 2 Apr 1851, Haverhill, Mass.
Children:
Austin Porter Nichols 1854-1919.
Harriet Elizabeth Nichols b. 7 May 1858; married Joseph George Cupples, 2 Jun 1886; d. 1946.
The Oshkosh Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) 27 Nay 1886 Page 2.
John G. Whittier will attend the marriage of Joseph George Cupples and Miss Harriet Elizabeth Nichols at Haverhill, Mass. on June 2.
The New Journal (Wilmington, Delaware) 3 June 1886, Page 3.
Boston, June 2- J. G. Cupples, senior member of the book house of Cupples, Upham & Co. of the historic old corner book store, was married today to Miss Harriet E. Nichols, daughter of Dr. James R. Nichols, a leading citizen of Haverhill. The wedding ceremony took place in Haverhill, in the North Church, and a large party of Boston literary people and other friends of the bride and groom went down in a special train. The church was beautifully decorated. As the bridal party entered and passed to the front of the altar the wedding march from Lohengrin was performed by the organist. Robert Grant, one of the brilliant group of younger novelists, whose first book "The Confessions of a Frivolous Girl, " was published by Mr. Cupples, served as best man. The bride was dressed in rich satin duchesse, trimmed artistically with rare old point lace. The front of the skirt was laid in plats, and the train fell in graceful folds, the whole being enveloped in a long white bridal veil. She wore orange blossoms in her hair. The Rev. N. Boynton performed the ceremony and a brilliant reception followed at the home of Dr. Nichols, which was attended by over 500 guests. Many beautiful presents were received by the couple. They started early in the evening on a wedding tour to be absent two or three weeks, and upon their return will make their home in Boston.
From Winnekenni web page.
"A Brief History of Winnekenni Castle
In 1861, Dr. James R. Nichols, a brilliant chemist and agriculturist bought the Darling Farm, which sat on a hill overlooking Lake Kenoza, to use for his experiments with chemical fertilizers. In 1872 he visited England and Scotland and was inspired by their long-standing stone structures. He returned with an idea to build a summer home from native boulders and rocks. He was quoted at the time as saying … “we desire to prove to farmers and others in a practical way the value of boulder rocks (so common on almost every New England Farm) as building materials.” Construction began in 1873 and was completed two years later in 1875. He called the building Winnekenni Castle and the surrounding farm Winnekenni, an Algonquian Native American term for “Very Beautiful!”
The Haverhill Gazette, in 1875, described the interior of the Castle at the time.
Below is a brief summary of what the Castle looked like then.
The original structure contained a Gothic Door opening up to a spacious Grecian Drawing Room, a Pompeian style dining room, a Roman-tiled, black-walnut finished library, in addition to a kitchen, sleeping room, storeroom and laundry.
spacious stairway opened up to a hall on the second story that had entrances to nine bedrooms and a “bathing room.”
There was access to the roof from the largest of the four towers.
From the roof of the Castle, at that time, was a view of seventeen surrounding towns, three counties, three states, as well as Mt. Monadnock, Mt. Agamenticus in Maine and the Ocean.
It is easy to see why Dr. Nichols chose this area for his summer residence.
In 1885 due to poor health Dr. Nichols sold the castle and 27 acres of land to his cousin William Webb of Salem MA, who used the Castle as a summer home for ten years. In 1895 Mrs. Annie sold the property to the City of Haverhill. It was at that time that the Castle and Grounds merged with the Haverhill Water Department, and more recently with the Winnekenni Foundation.
The Castle walls are (in places) four feet thick and indeed the Castle has a sound structure. It’s elaborate Victorian interior was destroyed by fire in 1969. However the outside has withstood the test of time and was remodeled by the Winnekenni Foundation with the help of students and faculty from Whittier Regional Technical High School.
Today, this favorite Haverhill landmark is a valuable part of the community, still serving as a recreational park and offering, concerts, plays, workshops, craft fairs, Halloween parties, fundraisers and so much more.
Photos and information provided from
“The Story of Winnekenni” by Donald C. Freeman
Haverhill Public Library Press and The Buttonwoods Museum."
Springfield Daily Republic (Springfield, Ohio) Page 3.
DR. J.R. NICHOLS DEAD.
Haverhill, Mass., Jan. 3-Dr. James R. Nichols, author of the book "Whence?, Where? What?" died here yesterday, aged 68 years. He was an expert in chemistry, and edited the Journal of Chemistry for many years. Afterward he was editor of the Popular Science News. Since 1873 he has been director of the Boston and Maine Railroad. He was trustee of the Peabody fund. He wrote several books, the best known of which is the one above mentioned, which had a great sale, and is now passing through its 10th edition.
Nichols, James Robertson, s. Stephen [jr. CR2] and Ruth, July 18, 1819.
Mason Card - James Robinson Nichols
b. 7-18-1819, Amesbury, Mass. Initiated a Mason 22 Dec 1855.
Wife, Margaret's death record - spouse: James Robinson Nichols.
Married Margaret Gale, 2 Apr 1851, Haverhill, Mass.
Children:
Austin Porter Nichols 1854-1919.
Harriet Elizabeth Nichols b. 7 May 1858; married Joseph George Cupples, 2 Jun 1886; d. 1946.
The Oshkosh Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) 27 Nay 1886 Page 2.
John G. Whittier will attend the marriage of Joseph George Cupples and Miss Harriet Elizabeth Nichols at Haverhill, Mass. on June 2.
The New Journal (Wilmington, Delaware) 3 June 1886, Page 3.
Boston, June 2- J. G. Cupples, senior member of the book house of Cupples, Upham & Co. of the historic old corner book store, was married today to Miss Harriet E. Nichols, daughter of Dr. James R. Nichols, a leading citizen of Haverhill. The wedding ceremony took place in Haverhill, in the North Church, and a large party of Boston literary people and other friends of the bride and groom went down in a special train. The church was beautifully decorated. As the bridal party entered and passed to the front of the altar the wedding march from Lohengrin was performed by the organist. Robert Grant, one of the brilliant group of younger novelists, whose first book "The Confessions of a Frivolous Girl, " was published by Mr. Cupples, served as best man. The bride was dressed in rich satin duchesse, trimmed artistically with rare old point lace. The front of the skirt was laid in plats, and the train fell in graceful folds, the whole being enveloped in a long white bridal veil. She wore orange blossoms in her hair. The Rev. N. Boynton performed the ceremony and a brilliant reception followed at the home of Dr. Nichols, which was attended by over 500 guests. Many beautiful presents were received by the couple. They started early in the evening on a wedding tour to be absent two or three weeks, and upon their return will make their home in Boston.
From Winnekenni web page.
"A Brief History of Winnekenni Castle
In 1861, Dr. James R. Nichols, a brilliant chemist and agriculturist bought the Darling Farm, which sat on a hill overlooking Lake Kenoza, to use for his experiments with chemical fertilizers. In 1872 he visited England and Scotland and was inspired by their long-standing stone structures. He returned with an idea to build a summer home from native boulders and rocks. He was quoted at the time as saying … “we desire to prove to farmers and others in a practical way the value of boulder rocks (so common on almost every New England Farm) as building materials.” Construction began in 1873 and was completed two years later in 1875. He called the building Winnekenni Castle and the surrounding farm Winnekenni, an Algonquian Native American term for “Very Beautiful!”
The Haverhill Gazette, in 1875, described the interior of the Castle at the time.
Below is a brief summary of what the Castle looked like then.
The original structure contained a Gothic Door opening up to a spacious Grecian Drawing Room, a Pompeian style dining room, a Roman-tiled, black-walnut finished library, in addition to a kitchen, sleeping room, storeroom and laundry.
spacious stairway opened up to a hall on the second story that had entrances to nine bedrooms and a “bathing room.”
There was access to the roof from the largest of the four towers.
From the roof of the Castle, at that time, was a view of seventeen surrounding towns, three counties, three states, as well as Mt. Monadnock, Mt. Agamenticus in Maine and the Ocean.
It is easy to see why Dr. Nichols chose this area for his summer residence.
In 1885 due to poor health Dr. Nichols sold the castle and 27 acres of land to his cousin William Webb of Salem MA, who used the Castle as a summer home for ten years. In 1895 Mrs. Annie sold the property to the City of Haverhill. It was at that time that the Castle and Grounds merged with the Haverhill Water Department, and more recently with the Winnekenni Foundation.
The Castle walls are (in places) four feet thick and indeed the Castle has a sound structure. It’s elaborate Victorian interior was destroyed by fire in 1969. However the outside has withstood the test of time and was remodeled by the Winnekenni Foundation with the help of students and faculty from Whittier Regional Technical High School.
Today, this favorite Haverhill landmark is a valuable part of the community, still serving as a recreational park and offering, concerts, plays, workshops, craft fairs, Halloween parties, fundraisers and so much more.
Photos and information provided from
“The Story of Winnekenni” by Donald C. Freeman
Haverhill Public Library Press and The Buttonwoods Museum."
Springfield Daily Republic (Springfield, Ohio) Page 3.
DR. J.R. NICHOLS DEAD.
Haverhill, Mass., Jan. 3-Dr. James R. Nichols, author of the book "Whence?, Where? What?" died here yesterday, aged 68 years. He was an expert in chemistry, and edited the Journal of Chemistry for many years. Afterward he was editor of the Popular Science News. Since 1873 he has been director of the Boston and Maine Railroad. He was trustee of the Peabody fund. He wrote several books, the best known of which is the one above mentioned, which had a great sale, and is now passing through its 10th edition.
Vital Records of Amesbury to 1849. Births.
Nichols, James Robertson, s. Stephen [jr. CR2] and Ruth, July 18, 1819.
Mason Card - James Robinson Nichols
b. 7-18-1819, Amesbury, Mass. Initiated a Mason 22 Dec 1855.
Wife, Margaret's death record - spouse: James Robinson Nichols.
Married Margaret Gale, 2 Apr 1851, Haverhill, Mass.
Children:
Austin Porter Nichols 1854-1919.
Harriet Elizabeth Nichols b. 7 May 1858; married Joseph George Cupples, 2 Jun 1886; d. 1946.
The Oshkosh Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) 27 Nay 1886 Page 2.
John G. Whittier will attend the marriage of Joseph George Cupples and Miss Harriet Elizabeth Nichols at Haverhill, Mass. on June 2.
The New Journal (Wilmington, Delaware) 3 June 1886, Page 3.
Boston, June 2- J. G. Cupples, senior member of the book house of Cupples, Upham & Co. of the historic old corner book store, was married today to Miss Harriet E. Nichols, daughter of Dr. James R. Nichols, a leading citizen of Haverhill. The wedding ceremony took place in Haverhill, in the North Church, and a large party of Boston literary people and other friends of the bride and groom went down in a special train. The church was beautifully decorated. As the bridal party entered and passed to the front of the altar the wedding march from Lohengrin was performed by the organist. Robert Grant, one of the brilliant group of younger novelists, whose first book "The Confessions of a Frivolous Girl, " was published by Mr. Cupples, served as best man. The bride was dressed in rich satin duchesse, trimmed artistically with rare old point lace. The front of the skirt was laid in plats, and the train fell in graceful folds, the whole being enveloped in a long white bridal veil. She wore orange blossoms in her hair. The Rev. N. Boynton performed the ceremony and a brilliant reception followed at the home of Dr. Nichols, which was attended by over 500 guests. Many beautiful presents were received by the couple. They started early in the evening on a wedding tour to be absent two or three weeks, and upon their return will make their home in Boston.
From Winnekenni web page.
"A Brief History of Winnekenni Castle
In 1861, Dr. James R. Nichols, a brilliant chemist and agriculturist bought the Darling Farm, which sat on a hill overlooking Lake Kenoza, to use for his experiments with chemical fertilizers. In 1872 he visited England and Scotland and was inspired by their long-standing stone structures. He returned with an idea to build a summer home from native boulders and rocks. He was quoted at the time as saying … “we desire to prove to farmers and others in a practical way the value of boulder rocks (so common on almost every New England Farm) as building materials.” Construction began in 1873 and was completed two years later in 1875. He called the building Winnekenni Castle and the surrounding farm Winnekenni, an Algonquian Native American term for “Very Beautiful!”
The Haverhill Gazette, in 1875, described the interior of the Castle at the time.
Below is a brief summary of what the Castle looked like then.
The original structure contained a Gothic Door opening up to a spacious Grecian Drawing Room, a Pompeian style dining room, a Roman-tiled, black-walnut finished library, in addition to a kitchen, sleeping room, storeroom and laundry.
spacious stairway opened up to a hall on the second story that had entrances to nine bedrooms and a “bathing room.”
There was access to the roof from the largest of the four towers.
From the roof of the Castle, at that time, was a view of seventeen surrounding towns, three counties, three states, as well as Mt. Monadnock, Mt. Agamenticus in Maine and the Ocean.
It is easy to see why Dr. Nichols chose this area for his summer residence.
In 1885 due to poor health Dr. Nichols sold the castle and 27 acres of land to his cousin William Webb of Salem MA, who used the Castle as a summer home for ten years. In 1895 Mrs. Annie sold the property to the City of Haverhill. It was at that time that the Castle and Grounds merged with the Haverhill Water Department, and more recently with the Winnekenni Foundation.
The Castle walls are (in places) four feet thick and indeed the Castle has a sound structure. It’s elaborate Victorian interior was destroyed by fire in 1969. However the outside has withstood the test of time and was remodeled by the Winnekenni Foundation with the help of students and faculty from Whittier Regional Technical High School.
Today, this favorite Haverhill landmark is a valuable part of the community, still serving as a recreational park and offering, concerts, plays, workshops, craft fairs, Halloween parties, fundraisers and so much more.
Photos and information provided from
“The Story of Winnekenni” by Donald C. Freeman
Haverhill Public Library Press and The Buttonwoods Museum."
Springfield Daily Republic (Springfield, Ohio) Page 3.
DR. J.R. NICHOLS DEAD.
Haverhill, Mass., Jan. 3-Dr. James R. Nichols, author of the book "Whence?, Where? What?" died here yesterday, aged 68 years. He was an expert in chemistry, and edited the Journal of Chemistry for many years. Afterward he was editor of the Popular Science News. Since 1873 he has been director of the Boston and Maine Railroad. He was trustee of the Peabody fund. He wrote several books, the best known of which is the one above mentioned, which had a great sale, and is now passing through its 10th edition.
Nichols, James Robertson, s. Stephen [jr. CR2] and Ruth, July 18, 1819.
Mason Card - James Robinson Nichols
b. 7-18-1819, Amesbury, Mass. Initiated a Mason 22 Dec 1855.
Wife, Margaret's death record - spouse: James Robinson Nichols.
Married Margaret Gale, 2 Apr 1851, Haverhill, Mass.
Children:
Austin Porter Nichols 1854-1919.
Harriet Elizabeth Nichols b. 7 May 1858; married Joseph George Cupples, 2 Jun 1886; d. 1946.
The Oshkosh Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) 27 Nay 1886 Page 2.
John G. Whittier will attend the marriage of Joseph George Cupples and Miss Harriet Elizabeth Nichols at Haverhill, Mass. on June 2.
The New Journal (Wilmington, Delaware) 3 June 1886, Page 3.
Boston, June 2- J. G. Cupples, senior member of the book house of Cupples, Upham & Co. of the historic old corner book store, was married today to Miss Harriet E. Nichols, daughter of Dr. James R. Nichols, a leading citizen of Haverhill. The wedding ceremony took place in Haverhill, in the North Church, and a large party of Boston literary people and other friends of the bride and groom went down in a special train. The church was beautifully decorated. As the bridal party entered and passed to the front of the altar the wedding march from Lohengrin was performed by the organist. Robert Grant, one of the brilliant group of younger novelists, whose first book "The Confessions of a Frivolous Girl, " was published by Mr. Cupples, served as best man. The bride was dressed in rich satin duchesse, trimmed artistically with rare old point lace. The front of the skirt was laid in plats, and the train fell in graceful folds, the whole being enveloped in a long white bridal veil. She wore orange blossoms in her hair. The Rev. N. Boynton performed the ceremony and a brilliant reception followed at the home of Dr. Nichols, which was attended by over 500 guests. Many beautiful presents were received by the couple. They started early in the evening on a wedding tour to be absent two or three weeks, and upon their return will make their home in Boston.
From Winnekenni web page.
"A Brief History of Winnekenni Castle
In 1861, Dr. James R. Nichols, a brilliant chemist and agriculturist bought the Darling Farm, which sat on a hill overlooking Lake Kenoza, to use for his experiments with chemical fertilizers. In 1872 he visited England and Scotland and was inspired by their long-standing stone structures. He returned with an idea to build a summer home from native boulders and rocks. He was quoted at the time as saying … “we desire to prove to farmers and others in a practical way the value of boulder rocks (so common on almost every New England Farm) as building materials.” Construction began in 1873 and was completed two years later in 1875. He called the building Winnekenni Castle and the surrounding farm Winnekenni, an Algonquian Native American term for “Very Beautiful!”
The Haverhill Gazette, in 1875, described the interior of the Castle at the time.
Below is a brief summary of what the Castle looked like then.
The original structure contained a Gothic Door opening up to a spacious Grecian Drawing Room, a Pompeian style dining room, a Roman-tiled, black-walnut finished library, in addition to a kitchen, sleeping room, storeroom and laundry.
spacious stairway opened up to a hall on the second story that had entrances to nine bedrooms and a “bathing room.”
There was access to the roof from the largest of the four towers.
From the roof of the Castle, at that time, was a view of seventeen surrounding towns, three counties, three states, as well as Mt. Monadnock, Mt. Agamenticus in Maine and the Ocean.
It is easy to see why Dr. Nichols chose this area for his summer residence.
In 1885 due to poor health Dr. Nichols sold the castle and 27 acres of land to his cousin William Webb of Salem MA, who used the Castle as a summer home for ten years. In 1895 Mrs. Annie sold the property to the City of Haverhill. It was at that time that the Castle and Grounds merged with the Haverhill Water Department, and more recently with the Winnekenni Foundation.
The Castle walls are (in places) four feet thick and indeed the Castle has a sound structure. It’s elaborate Victorian interior was destroyed by fire in 1969. However the outside has withstood the test of time and was remodeled by the Winnekenni Foundation with the help of students and faculty from Whittier Regional Technical High School.
Today, this favorite Haverhill landmark is a valuable part of the community, still serving as a recreational park and offering, concerts, plays, workshops, craft fairs, Halloween parties, fundraisers and so much more.
Photos and information provided from
“The Story of Winnekenni” by Donald C. Freeman
Haverhill Public Library Press and The Buttonwoods Museum."
Springfield Daily Republic (Springfield, Ohio) Page 3.
DR. J.R. NICHOLS DEAD.
Haverhill, Mass., Jan. 3-Dr. James R. Nichols, author of the book "Whence?, Where? What?" died here yesterday, aged 68 years. He was an expert in chemistry, and edited the Journal of Chemistry for many years. Afterward he was editor of the Popular Science News. Since 1873 he has been director of the Boston and Maine Railroad. He was trustee of the Peabody fund. He wrote several books, the best known of which is the one above mentioned, which had a great sale, and is now passing through its 10th edition.
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