Notable of the Month – Each month we feature a Westford person worthy of attention or notice.
Mrs. Mickey Crocker aka Helena Anne McKniff and her Family
Helena Anne “Mickey” McKniff was born in Forge Village in 1928, the only child of Thomas John McKniff (1901-1981) and Sarah “Sally” Lavelle (1898-1984), who were both born in Keighley,
Betty Stringfellow Hudson (1926-2011) enlisted in the “Auxiliary Territorial Service”
By Janice Acquard ( July 2022) Betty Stringfellow Hudson was born in England on March 17th, 1926. By the time she was in her early teens WWII was raging in
Nancy Elizabeth Crooke Metcalf (1822-1881) Memorial Window
The Nancy Elizabeth Memorial Window was dedicated at First Parish Church on Sunday December 11, 1910 by her son Col. Edwin D. Metcalf. Col. Metcalf also gave other gifts to
The Westford Academy Ghosts of 1963
Westford Academy’s last undefeated season. By James VanBever The Grey Ghost football team of 1962 were a remarkable group. They had had a perfect season and had won the school’s
Allan Cameron Sargent (1859-1952) Memorial Window
Many of our Westford Churches have memorial stained glass windows. During the next year let’s explore them and the people they have been dedicated to. From: Our Church Heritage Articles
Dr. Cyril Blaney (1879-1956)
“Dr. See See” By James VanBever My late mother Anna (Smith) VanBever told me that Dr. Cyril Blaney was a friend of her parents’ and would often visit their house
William “Bill” Charles MacMillan (1921-2000)
Bill MacMillan was an active participant in Westford Town Affairs. By James VanBever Whether it was running a benefit “Penny Sale” at the American Legion Hall to benefit Hose Company
Capt. Sherman H. Fletcher (1846-1928)
The Legendary Captain Sherman Heyward Fletcher By James Van Beaver A number of years ago a reporter from the (now defunct) Boston Post newspaper wrote a series of articles on
Albert Franklin Trask (1907-2003)
From Westford School Principal to Establishing the Nabnasset Lake Shore TheatreBy James Van Bever Albert Franklin Trask was born in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston on August 17, 1917. His