#3a • Provenance

Part of Historic Middlesex Farm, Part 2 (timed auction by Walnut Hill Auctions)

Starting at $5,000.00

Status: No sale

Thank you for joining this amazing auction! The original Bristow came to Middlesex county in 1646. While most likely related, this family dates to the 1860 era and all of the items in this sale are tied to the Joseph Bristow family and 13 generations of their descendants. You’ll see the names Bristow, Eastman, Kidd, and Easton, as the women of the Bristow family married and took new surnames. When an item says “Local Interest” it means that item has a specific person’s name attached to it or is from the surrounding community. The Bristow’s were Politicians, Soldiers and POWs, Postmasters, an Insurance and Banking Commissioner, Merchants, Salesmen, and much more. Their footprint in Middlesex County is large and we’re excited to join the family in opening the historical archives to share with you. There are many books and online resources that reference these families, and further insight can be gained from such resources. We hope you enjoy the sale and owning your own piece of Middlesex County history.