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| 2 pages acknowledgments, including the Chelmsford names of Jane Drury, Julia P. Fogg, The Chelmsford Historical Society, and George Parkhurst all who helped in the research for the chapter: 4 A Piece of Ellen's Dress . - The chapter deals with the Friendship Quilt made by Ella Elizabeth Spaulding of Ludlow, Vt. for her marriage to her first cousin, Willard Reed from Chelmsford, Mass. - Willard was the son of Joseph and Leonora Spaulding Reed. At age 2, his mother died and Joseph married Maria Eaton. - The Reeds attended the First Congregational Society of Chelmsford; and the legacy of Maria Reed to the Church is still carried on the books of the Women's Alliance as the "Maria Reed Fund". - Maria Reed's name is one of those inscribed on Ellen Reed's quilt. She was the step-mother of Willard. - beautiful and exacting photography throughout; |
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ When using this image, the credit information should be in the following format: Image courtesy of the Chelmsford Historical Society.