Swansea Historical Society

Town History



Dr Wellington photo
Dr. Wellington


Dr. James L. Wellington

Dr. Wellington's house, 92 Main Street, Swansea. The Wellingtons rented the home from the Stevens' family. The Wellington family is pictured in the front yard. Dr. Wellington is at the gate. His wife is sitting in the chair. Standing, with the parasol, is Julia Wellington, Dr Wellington's daughter and the town librarian.
Wellington House Main St.

Old Harvard Birthday article
Wellington Birthday article

Harvard article about his death
Herald News Memorial article
Letter to Marion Reiley about a bicycle
Letter to Marion Reiley about a bicycle
Ripleys Belive It or Not

From the ProJo, January 25, 1914 on Harvard's Oldest Alumnus." Click on an image to enlarge and open in new window:

ProJo article about Harvards Oldest Alumnus ProJo article about Harvards Oldest Alumnus
ProJo article about Harvards Oldest Alumnus ProJo article about Harvards Oldest Alumnus

from the History of Swansea, Massachusetts:

from the History of Swansea MA
from the History of Swansea MA
from the History of Swansea MA

Dr. Wellington's family gravestone in Christ Church Cemetery, Swansea

Wellington Gravesite
Wellington Gravesite
Wellington Gravesite