A Brief History of the Rixford Scythe and Axe Manufacturing Companies

Beginning around 1812 in Winchester, New Hampshire, members of the Rixford family dedicated their lives to the production of scythes, axes, and other tools that would be used to build the United States, its culture, and its economy. This brief text reviews the known history of the men and women of the Rixford family as it relates to scythe and axe production, and relays the story of the family's efforts to that end.

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