Dr. Elijah Stratton (1811-1876) was and eighth generation Stratton in Massachusetts, the family coming to Northfield from Concord in 1715. The first Stratton originally had property stretching from 80-88 Main St. One of the Hezekiah Strattons in this line moved early to the Northfield Farms and was proprietor of the Stratton Tavern (now gone). Dr. Stratton was born there, but moved back up the street and had the Stearns Brothers build his house at 30 Main St. in about 1844. The shay in which he made his rounds can still be seen at the Historical Society Museum and will be featured in the 350th Parade in September 2023.
Dr. Elijah Stratton and his Shay
Northfield Historical Society 