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farming and the manufacture of shoes. He was a mem- 

 ber of this Society about 30 years. He has represented 

 his town in the Legislature and been State Senator for 

 two years ; also filled the office of Selectman and School 

 Committee for several years. 



Eldred S. Parker, of Groveland, died Nov. 6, 1892, 

 aged 72 years. Mr. Parker was a life-long resident, and 

 died in the same house in which he was born. Always 

 made farming his business, and was one of the oldest 

 members of this Society, formerly being a Trustee. 



Mrs. Lucy J. Lefavour, of Danvers, died December 17, 

 189 L She was the widow of John Lefavour. She became 

 a member of the Society in 1876, having taken a premium 

 on butter in that year. 



Elnathan Dodge, of Danvers, died January 7, 1892, 

 aged 69 years. He became a member of the Society in 

 1850, from Beverly ; that part of Danvers being a part of 

 Beverly at the time. He was a farmer and carried on a 

 large farm. He left a widow and two sons. 



Walter S. Merrill, of Danvers, died February 9, 

 1892, aged 51 years, leaving a widow and two sons. He 

 was a son of Levi Merrill, and succeeded his father in the 

 drug business, which he carried on about 16 years. He 

 became a member of the Society in 1874. 



Ansel W. Putnam, of Danvers, died January 30, 

 1892, aged 70 years, 11 months, leaving a widow. When 

 a young man he lived in Lexington, Boston, and 14. years 

 in California. After his return he made his home on the 

 old farm where Gen. Israel Putnam was born. He was a 

 successful grower of small fruits, and very thorough in 

 his methods. He became a member of the Society in 

 1872, and took an active interest in it, serving on many 

 committees, and writing reports. 



