Henry William Moulton
Born May 3, 1833, Ossipee, NH - Died May 13, 1896, Newburyport, MA
He was a Great-Grandson of Cutting Moulton. (Family Tree)
He was a Great-Grandson of Cutting Moulton. (Family Tree)
Civil War soldier, Captain Henry William Moulton returned to Newburyport after the war in 1865. He came into possession of Moulton Hill, which had already been held for six generations by different branches of Moulton families. In 1866, he erected a noble and picturesque home on top of the hill. From its Gothic architecture, it became known as the Moulton Castle. The summit of Moulton Hill was said to have the most beautiful landscape in New England. In 1869, Henry was appointed U. S Marshal of Idaho and moved there. When he returned to Newburyport he began in real estate business. It was here on Moulton Hill that Henry enjoyed the beauty and would dream of the all Moultons who had lived and moved on this same spot for so long. In the highest room of his castle he began writing the “Moulton Annals”. Henry had a great love for literature and the arts. At one point during his life he traveled through Central America to California and met many Chinese immigrants with whom he made long lasting friendships which inspired an interest in China his entire life. Surrounded by his prized books and portraits of the friends he held most dear,
Henry took great joy in literary searches, especially his own ancestry.
Capt. Henry William Moulton had six children, his only son died less than a year old.
So, he left no son to assume his name and estate.
A few months previous to his death in 1896, Moulton Hill passed out of the family.
Henry took great joy in literary searches, especially his own ancestry.
Capt. Henry William Moulton had six children, his only son died less than a year old.
So, he left no son to assume his name and estate.
A few months previous to his death in 1896, Moulton Hill passed out of the family.
Moulton Castle was demolished in December, 1900.
THE POEM: Moulton Castle
THE POEM: Moulton Castle