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The Life From The Roots blog topics have changed several times since I began this blog in 2009. I initially wrote only about the family history I had been working on for 20 years. Years later, I was into visiting gardens, historical homes, churches, libraries that had genealogical collections, historical societies, war memorials, and travel/tourism places. I also enjoy posting autographs and photos of famous people I've met or have seen.

Along with my New England roots, other areas include New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.

Please check out the labels on the right side for topics (please note, they need work). Below the labels and pageviews is a listing of my top nine posts, according to Google. Four of them pertain to Lowell, MA. These posts change often because they are based on what people are reading.

Friday, December 9, 2011

James David Whidden -- Obituary

I do not know James, but I felt I should share a little about him. Lovers of genealogy, history and old houses will feel this loss.


James David Whidden age 49 passed away on November 29, 2011 of natural causes. He was born in Medford, Massachusetts and died in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, a doctor, and two children.


Jim was the "owner of James Whidden, Woodright, LLC, he was a master joiner for over 20 years." "Jim and his team proudly restored some of the oldest homes in New England. Jim's work won many awards over the years, recognizing both the results and historical approach to all of his projects. Amont the homes Jim and his team historically restored are the A. Kimball House C. 1690, Ipswich, MA, the Captain Sutton House, C. 1687, Ipswich, MA, the Essex Barn, and the Lummus House C. 1715, Ipswich, MA. One of his ongoing passions was the recreation of the Alexander Knight House, a first period timber-framed building in Ipswich, MA."


It is because of the weekly obituary list I post to the blog each Sunday, that I came across his obituary, read it, and decided to share a very small portion of it.


Link to his business website, shows photos of the houses.