Meadlawn, Residence of Senator James R. Mead of Greenwich

Source: Greenwich News and Graphic (Special Illustrated Edition), September 22, 1916.

Senator James R. Mead

Obituary: Joshua Mead (1916)

Source: Greenwich News and Graphic. February 6, 1916. Page 7.


Joshua Mead died Sunday night at his home in Round Hill following an illness of some duration.

The deceased was well-known in Greenwich as well as in surrounding towns, having been a life-long resident here. His life was spent in farming, in which industry he was well versed. In addition to his farm at Round Hill he owned tracts of real estate in North Greenwich which is valued highly.

Besides a wife the deceased is survived by four children, Mrs. Robert Jones, Mrs. Edward Leach, Herbert and John Mead, all of Round Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Guthrie of Port Chester, and one brother, John L. Mead, of Round Hill.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the late home. Rev. H.B. Alley will officiate. 

Happy New Year 2016!

Thank you, Mead family descendants, friends and visitors around the world! We hope that you've enjoyed the bits of history that we post here! Fear not; we do not leave the past behind. There is more to come in 2016.

Historically yours,

Jeffrey Bingham Mead, 

President

Don't Forget Us In Your Year-end Giving! Support The Preservation Of Our Heritage

With the end of the year upon us. We are asking your help.

Please spread the word to our many family descendants everywhere that their help is needed in the preservation and maintenance of the family burying grounds in Greenwich.

Please tell them that these sites were at one time overgrown and neglected. Through our unique web site and history blog the Association is bringing Mead family history to descendants everywhere. No other Greenwich CT family is doing anything like this.

Our current needs include continued grass-cutting maintenance and tree work. Donations of any amount and within the means of the giver are appreciated.

We are a far-flung group and many descendants nationwide and beyond. Small donations have a great way of adding up.

Please make checks out to Historic Mead Family Burying Grounds and send it to

Historic Mead Family Burying Grounds Association c/o Christopher Semmes Photography 23 Pilgrim Drive Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

Thank you for your support!

Getting Ready for Flag Day (1919)

Source: Greenwich News and Graphic. Friday, April 18, 1919. Page 1.

Exalted Ruler Mead, of Elks, Names Committee for Observance

Albert S. Mead, the newly elected Exalted Ruler of Greenwich Lodge, No. 1150, B.P.O. Elks, announced the following appointments at the regular meeting of the local Lodge on Tuesday evening: Esquire, John F. Moore; chaplain, William C. Rungee; and inner guard, Frederick Marshall.

The committee appointed for the annual Flag Day observance to be held June 14 consists of Past Exalted Rumors Henry B. Crawford, Nathaniel A. Knapp and George E. Bearn. The officers, who were installed at the previous meeting are these: Exalted Rumor, Albert S. Mead; Esteemed Leading Knight, M. Edward Haggerty; Esteemed Loyal Knight, John W. Delaney; Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Frederick Brunner; secretary, Arthur O'Neill; treasurer, Nathaniel A. Knapp; tiler, John Cumiskey; trustee, George E. Bearn.

Death Notice: Mrs. Elkanah Mead (1919)

Source: Greenwich News and Graphic. May 23, 1919.

Mrs. Esther Waterbury, wife of Elkanah Mead, a prominent resident, died at her home on Milbank avenue yesterday morning. Mrs. Mead was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron T. Waterbury, of Pound Ridge. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Misses Katheryn and Winifred Mead.

Death Notice: Harry M. Mead (1919)

Source: Greenwich News and Graphic. Friday, July 11, 1919. Page 4.