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Some of the people in our family tree were apparently poets at heart. In an attempt to preserve their literary efforts, their poems have been collected here for all to enjoy. We currently have poems written by the following people. If anyone has additional poems from our family stashed away in boxes or drawers, please pass them along and we'll add them.
Towne Side
- Justin Burlingham -- Two poems, one written for his brother Arthur's marriage, and one reminiscing about fishing on Lake Michigan.
- Lelia (Burlingham) Mobley -- Two short poems, "Self Praise" and "Just Folks."
- Charles Swikert -- Many poems, written to celebrate events like anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, etc.
Bowditch Side
- Helen (Tryon) Bowditch -- Several poems, about events and people throughout her life, written shortly after she turned 80 years old.
- Elizabeth (Woodberry) Story -- Two poems written to friends, and included in a letter she wrote to Elizabeth (Abbot) Bowditch in 1888.