Scanned Image. Glass Plate taken by O.A.Everett. c1902. This house burned in the 1930’s, but was birthplace of Gen’l John Whitcomb. At time of photo, was owned by Wm Litchfield who had a lumber business in Newton. There was a tearoom or restaurant on the premises in the 1920’s-1930’s run by a Mrs. Reoux. After this house burned a new one was built on the old foundation. CD 2004 No. 0072