Middleton was first settled in 1651. The town derives its name from its location midway between Danvers and Andover; on a road well traveled in early times. It was once known as Will�s Hill; an outlying part of Salem Village. In 1692; Middleton lost one of its residents to a witch hunt. The town grew as a farming community; yet it also had an important ironworks industry in the 1700s. Though a largely bucolic and agrarian community; two railroad lines and one trolley line ran through town; serving bustling industries and people looking for recreational activities. Middleton includes in its quaint history an ancient white oak tree reputed to be over 400 years old; an innovative seed farm; J. H. Gregory�s; and an old domicile some say still smells of baked beans. Middleton captures the history of this community�s pleasant and social people.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great piece of Civil War history!By Jerilyn J. LeeI am a frequent speaker on United States Colored Troops. and Im always looking for new material to incorporate into my presentation. This book has been a joy to read. Ive seen many of the pictures in this book before. and some of them I use in my Power Point as part of my program. But what I had NOT seen previously was the personal. first-hand stories behind many of the pictures.. A prime example is a picture of a single soldier from a NC regiment. the same picture Id found years ago from the regiment in which my great great grandfather had served. Although Ive had Pvt. Meekhams picture for several years. I never knew the story of his marriage to a slave girl just days before he left with his regiment. He survived the war and returned home. only to find that his wife had been sold shortly after he left. He searched for her. but never found her. Just knowing his story made the book worth the purchase. and there are many more stories of soldiers experiences during the Civil War. and their lives afterwards. Its a great read and a wonderful source of information if youre a Civil War history buff. A great addition to my personal Civil War library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Ron Coddington is the John Muir of Civil War photography.By Kraig McNuttAll of Rons books are great stories filled with virtual works of art. Ron Coddington is the John Muir of Civil War photography.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. love this book !!By black mosesThe book African American faces of the civil war. is a fantastic read. I am not a reviewer by any means but this book was revealing and moved me. I am an artist and illustrate images from the civil war in particular the black soldiers. To read each individual story. adds such a crucial element that goes way beyond the photos. and I want to thank the writer and the publisher for this book. Thank you!! I will be referring this book to many. and more than likely buying it as a gift for others as well.. simply beautiful...
