I was born in Goshen, NH December 28, 1854 in the house on the hill by No. 5 schoolhouse, built by my father, Rev. Eleazar D. Farr in 1853. My mother was Charity P. Tandy…
This begins the written journal of Ida Farr Nelson which was later transcribe by Brian Nelson Burford in 2017. Mrs. Farr was a prolific writer and the publications that we have are documented below, available for your reading pleasure.
Sketch of the life of Mrs. Ida Farr Nelson (transcribed by Brian Nelson Burford)
At some time in the past, my mother and father, Lois Nelson Burford and Robert Edward Burford, came across Ida Farr Nelson’s journal written in 1940. At the time, I was able to make a photocopy of it. But since then, I don’t know where the original has gone. However, recently, I ran across my photocopy, and decided that Ida had taken the time to share her values with us, so I should take the time to pass her words of wisdom on. Ida was a real “people person.” She seldom talks about their clothes, the makes of their cars, and only one instance did she mention someone’s housekeeping Standards. What mattered to Ida was being with people, and the shared experiences and celebrations. (more)
Ida Nelson’s Lyceum Articles
A series of articles and commentaries on life in Goshen and the people who lived here. It begins with an article titled Home.
Home
As we see these words what a crowd of memories throng in upon us; once again we are children around the family hearth; once again we hear the sound of that mothers voice, and join with brothers and sisters in youthful wport.
We see once more the dear old house where our childhood was spent; the barn where so merrily we played, the trees, the woods, our favorite nooks, all come back to us, and stand portrayed in vivid colors. (more)