A Page from North Quabbin History: Warwick pastor found his Tory stance unpopular
This large, two-story Colonial house at 49 Athol Road, Warwick, is believed to have been built by the Rev. Lemuel Hedge in the late 18th century. He processed the trees from his sawmill that he built and from the 100 acres he was given. Contributed photo
Published: 4/12/2021 1:36:20 PM
Modified: 4/12/2021 1:36:18 PM
Dr. Lemuel Hedge settled in Warwick, then known as New Roxbury or New Gardner, Canada, in 1760. Everything seemed to be going well. He was offered an incentive of 100 acres to build his home. Along with this, the townspeople annually would deliver 35 cords of wood to his house annually. He was a resident of Hardwick originally and had graduated from Harvard in 1759.