Joshua Mason Macomber

In 1841, Macomber returned to Uxbridge to become the principal at the Uxbridge Academy.^[1] J. Mason Macomber was the principal of Uxbridge Academy from 1841 to 1850.^[2] Famous Historian and writer, William Augustus Mowry detailed this accomplished educator's life in a biographical sketch with the publication, "The Uxbridge Academy-A brief history with a Biographical Sketch of J. Mason Macomber, A.M., M.D". The Uxbridge Academy was formed in 1818 at Uxbridge, Massachusetts.^[1] It flourished in the early and mid-19th century and graduated a number of prominent citizens as one of New England's historic preparatory academies.^[1] Uxbridge Academy developed a widespread reputation and during his tenure had attracted hundreds of students in, from hundreds of communities of at least six states.^[1]

In 1851, he enrolled at the New York Medical College to study to become a physician.^[1] He graduated from New York Medical College in 1854.^[1] He became a professor in the University of Pennsylvania Medical College at Philadelphia.

Around 1861, his only son died at the age of 18.^[1] He was devastated, and although he could have stayed and taught at Penn, he instead chose to return to Uxbridge, Massachusetts.^[1]

Macomber remained in Uxbridge and active as a Unitarian and in community service until his death in 1881.^[1]