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The farmhouse frontage
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Rear of the farmhouse
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James Harris was born at Bedford and with his wife, Fanny (nee Sykes from Rushden), came to the farm in about 1877, and was a tenant of 197 acres. James was a cattle dealer and he was employing three men and three boys on the farm.
They had four children. Fanny died in 1892 aged 36. About 1908 James bought the farm from the Sartoris family.
James died in 1922 and he was buried in Rushden Cemetery Grave B841.
His grandson James George Harris (born 1912) and his wife Ciceley kept the farm until 1985.
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1908 they supplied the Co-op with meats for Xmas
| Rushden Echo, 24th December 1915
A gift of cakes, oranges and tomatoes has been made by Mrs. Harris, of Newton, to the V.A.D. Hospital at Higham Ferrers.
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The Argus, 20th April 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Higham Police Court
James Harris, sen., and James Harris, jun., farmers, were summoned for keeping a dog without a licence on March 19th at Higham Ferrers.—P.C. Powell said defendant told him he forgot to send for his exemption for the dog.—Supt. Mcleod said the defendants were entitled to an exemption had they applied, so the Revenue was not defrauded.—The Chairman said owing to previous convictions they would be fined 25s.
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Rushden Echo, 11th May 1917
War Shrine—Mr. J. Harris is presenting a war shrine to the parish, which will bear the names of those who have given their lives in the service of their country, and of those at present serving.
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Rushden Echo, 25th May 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Roll of Honour which has been presented to the parish by Mr. Harris, as mentioned in last week’s “Rushden Echo” was formally dedicated on Sunday evening by the Rev. W. McCleary. A good number of people were present, including many Yelden residents.
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Rushden Echo, 15th June 1917
Haymaking—In a field belonging to Mr. James Harris, farmer, of Newton, we observed that a fine crop of clover had been mown on Saturday last, this being the first field in the neighbourhood where haymaking has commenced. The crop has been carried and today the steam plough is at work turning up the soil.
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Rushden Echo, 3rd October 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Cottage, Newton Bromshold.
John S Mason
(instructed by Mrs Williams) will Sell by Auction at the Coffee Tavern, Rushden, at 6 o’clock precisely, on Monday 18th October 1924, subject to such conditions of sale as will then be produced:
All that very desirable
Freehold Residence
of brick and slate erection, known as The Cottage, Newton Bromshold, and containing Entrance Hall, Drawing and Dining Rooms, Bedrooms, Pantry, Kitchen, and Scullery, together with the 2-stall Stable, Harness Rooms, and Coach House with loft over of brick and slate erection at the rear.
To view, apply upon the property, and for further particulars to the Auctioneers, 30 High Street, Rushden, or to Messrs. Simpson and Mason, Solicitors, Rushden.
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Extract from a newspaper report 1927
Mr James Harris, farmer, did a good service to the community during the war when the country was threatened with a potato famine. He noticed that a number of such plots were not being used—probably because the people who had always claimed the ground were unable to cultivate the plots in the absence of the menfolk. Mr Harris thereupon bought the plots from the owners at agreed prices and ploughed up the ground and planted it. Further, Mr Harris gave the plots for the free use of his tenants when things became normal again.
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Rushden Echo & Argus, 23rd July 1937, transcribed by Kay Collins
Outing—By the generosity of Mr. James Harris, the employees, accompanied by their wives, spent an enjoyable day at Felixstowe on Saturday.
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WWII Prisoners
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