Elliot Farmstead

A place where history comes alive.

Est. 1762

Welcome…

To the new home of Autumn Frost Farm.

Originally built by Elias Elliot in 1762. The property stayed in the Elliot family until 1919. Four generations of the Elliot family called this place home.

Elias Elliot (1709-1788)

Elias Elliot Jr (1750-1838)

Joel Elliot (1783-1870)

Hammond Elliot (1835-1902)

Est. 1762

Elliott House Timeline

The Elliot Family farmstead started on June 12, 1754 when Elias Elliot purchased 120 acres of land in the township Number One in the Province of New Hampshire from Jonathan Powers for the sum of 50 pounds.

Hillsborough Country Registry of Deeds
Volume 2, Page 460

12 June 1754

1754 volume 2 page 460

3rd Generation

Joel Elliot

Annah Abbot Shedd Elliot

Original Deed. From Joel to Hammond

This photo is a front view of the house from the lower field. In front of the stone wall is Mitchel Hill Rd. The road no longer exists. To the left of the house is the barn that was struck by lightning and burned down a few years after this photo was taken. The foundation remains today.

1919


This photo is a rear view of the house from the upper field. We’re not sure when this photo was taken. Center left is a large elm tree that was planted by Elias Sr when he was a young man. Below is an account from George Elliot Wright about the elm. Unfortunately, the tree was affected by Dutch Elm Disease.

Elm Tree

Written by George Elliot Wright. Referring to Hammond Elliot and George’s mother, Eliza.

Elliot Family Plot - Pratt Cemetery


Elliot Family Tree

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