Description: The home of Thomas and Frances Wakefield, and later of their son John. Frances Lathrop Wakefield was the aunt of the photographer Henry L. Rand.
"The Fairbanks House is believed to be the oldest surviving timber frame house in North America. It was built for a family of Puritan immigrants from Yorkshire in England, Jonathan and Grace Fairebanke and their six children. Dendrochonology (tree ring dating) has confirmed a construction date of the late 1630s-early 1640s. The house was passed down to succeeding generations of the family until the early twentieth century. In all, eight generations of the Fairbanks family lived in the house. Through the Fairbanks Family in America, Inc., the extended Fairbanks family still owns the property." - “The Oldest Timber Frame House,” The Fairbanks House Historical Site, Accessed online 01/02/09; http://www.fairbankshouse.org/ Visit this site for the history of the house and how to visit it.
Description: "The Fairbanks House is believed to be the oldest surviving timber frame house in North America. It was built for a family of Puritan immigrants from Yorkshire in England, Jonathan and Grace Fairebanke and their six children. Dendrochonology (tree ring dating) has confirmed a construction date of the late 1630s-early 1640s. The house was passed down to succeeding generations of the family until the early twentieth century. In all, eight generations of the Fairbanks family lived in the house. Through the Fairbanks Family in America, Inc., the extended Fairbanks family still owns the property." - “The Oldest Timber Frame House,” The Fairbanks House Historical Site, Accessed online 01/02/09; http://www.fairbankshouse.org/ Visit this site for the history of the house and how to visit it. [show more]
Frank was married on January 16, 1895 and this photograph was taken in the fall. His cousin, Henry L. Rand, was probably documenting Frank's new living quarters.
Description: Frank was married on January 16, 1895 and this photograph was taken in the fall. His cousin, Henry L. Rand, was probably documenting Frank's new living quarters.
"Jane Maria Perry Wakefield was born to Thomas Lafayette and his first wife, Jane (Perry) Wakefield, on March 25, 1852 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Her mother died a year later and her father married Frances Anna Lathrop, the sister of photographer, Henry L. Rand’s mother, Jane Augusta “Jennie” (Lathrop) Rand on November 8, 1855. The Wakefields lived at 98 Court Street, Dedham, Massachusetts and Jane grew up with her half brothers and sister, John Lathrop, Frank Mortimer, Julius Ross and Anna Margaretta Wakefield. Jane graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1871. She married Clifton Prentiss Baker (1850-1926), son of Francis Whiting and Lucinda (Stowe) Baker, on October 22, 1874. Their child was Ross Wakefield Baker (1876-1951). Clifton P. Baker was a Director of the Lawrence Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of cotton hosiery and underwear in Lowell, Massachusetts, a member of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and a member of the Country Club in Brookline. He was active in causes for the cotton industry and served as a director of several institutions. Jane Maria Perry (Wakefield) Baker died on May 13, 1908. Clifton then married Ellen J. (Brown Fassett?). Clifton Prentiss Baker died on January 24, 1926."
Description: "Jane Maria Perry Wakefield was born to Thomas Lafayette and his first wife, Jane (Perry) Wakefield, on March 25, 1852 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Her mother died a year later and her father married Frances Anna Lathrop, the sister of photographer, Henry L. Rand’s mother, Jane Augusta “Jennie” (Lathrop) Rand on November 8, 1855. The Wakefields lived at 98 Court Street, Dedham, Massachusetts and Jane grew up with her half brothers and sister, John Lathrop, Frank Mortimer, Julius Ross and Anna Margaretta Wakefield. Jane graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1871. She married Clifton Prentiss Baker (1850-1926), son of Francis Whiting and Lucinda (Stowe) Baker, on October 22, 1874. Their child was Ross Wakefield Baker (1876-1951). Clifton P. Baker was a Director of the Lawrence Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of cotton hosiery and underwear in Lowell, Massachusetts, a member of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and a member of the Country Club in Brookline. He was active in causes for the cotton industry and served as a director of several institutions. Jane Maria Perry (Wakefield) Baker died on May 13, 1908. Clifton then married Ellen J. (Brown Fassett?). Clifton Prentiss Baker died on January 24, 1926." [show more]