Mary Harkins Frisbie was bound out as a young child and grew up in West Granville, Massachusetts. This account, written by Francis Knox Childs in 1979, tells the story of her life.]]>
Digitized by the Mabel Root Henry Historical Museum, 2023]]>

The flyer also sings the praises of Joseph Welch, "Honest to a cent in all his dealings, generous and accommodating to a fault." Joe Welch was in fact a very well respected local businessman who also served the Town of Granville for many years. We can assume he either did not see the flyer before its publication, or modesty was not among his many virtues. You can see his portrait by CLICKING HERE.]]>