Stella, Jeanne
Jeanne Stella, a retired teacher who lives in Salem, is a local historian who has compiled cemetery inscriptions for four cemeteries in Peabody and two in Salem,
the Howard Street cemetery and the Charter Street cemetery. Her other notable work is the plant listings and photographs of the flora and fauna of
Salem Woods. She also contributes to the Salem News with a monthly letter to the editor about the history of one of Salem's streets.
Jeanne is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Some of the awards Jeanne has received over the years are:
- In 2003 she received the National DAR Award for outstanding achievement in Environmental awareness.
- In 2005 she received the National DAR Award for outstanding achievement in Historic Preservation.
- In 2000 she was awarded the Seal of the City of Salem for extensive research at Howard Street Cemetery.
- In 2003 she was again awarded the Seal of the City of Salem for years of dedication to the preservation of Salem Woods.
She is also a descendant of Major Robert Pike of Salisbury.
The Charter Street cemetery inscriptions are being published by the Essex Genealogist.
Jeanne Stella's newest book is based on her street histories published in the Salem News. It is called Historic Streets of Salem, Massachusetts and can be
found in may public and private libraries.
Jeanne Stella passed away at the age of 83 on April 8, 2023.
See Also
Vertical File in Salem Collection - Stella, Jeanne
"Giving the past new life; Volunteer catalogs obscure Salem cemetery" Salem News, Aug.30, 2000.
"Retired teacher catalogs the flowers and plants of Salem Woods" Salem News, Oct. 14, 2003, p. A9
Flora of the Salem Woods J. Stella, 2003.
Salem Woods in pictures J. Stella, 2005.
Plants of Salem Woods inventory : including addendum "A" and wetlands study J. Stella, 2003.
Charter Street Cemetery inscriptions of Salem, Massachusetts J. Stella
Howard Street Cemetery inscriptions, 1801-1852 J. Stella, 2000.
Historic Streets of Salem, Massachusetts J. Stella, 2020
