Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Chapter 15: Town of Bourne, 1890 (part 2 of 2)

Charles F. Howard', born in 1827, is descended from Calvin*, Cal^ vin", Jesse' (lieutenant in revolutionary war) and Barney Howard', who came from England and settled in Bridgewater, Mass. His mother was Hannah, daughter of Sylvanus Handy, mentioned above. Mr. Howard is a boot and shoe maker by trade, although his principal pursuit has been farming. He owns and occupies his father's homestead. He was married in 1857 to Ann Louisa', daughter of Isaiah Fish' (Isaiah', John'). Mr. Howard is an Adventist in his religious faith.

Hon. Ezra Coleman Howard. - This well known and much respect ed, late citizen of Bourne, was the son of Calvin Howard, who married Hannah Handy and at his death left the widow and five children. The mother survived until 1887, alone rearing her family to usefulness. Ezra C. Howard, the subject of this sketch and whose portrait accompanies it, was born in Pocasset, September 1, 1831. Left fatherless before he was twelve years old, with two of the family who were still younger, he could expect little from home except the wise counsels of a wise and devoted mother, to which he ever adhered.

At this tender age he evinced that energy and ambition that marked his after life, by going to the home of his grandfather, where he could attend school in the winter. Not content with the advantages given there, he applied himself assiduously to reading such histories, travels and biographies as the library of his grandfather afforded. He thus acquired not only studious habits, but a knowledge beyond his years and beyond that usually obtained in the common schools.

but being ambitious to secure a wider field in which to exercise his business talent and mechanical skill, he came to Bournedale, then North Sandwich, and leased the foundry which he purchased the fol lowing year. He began the business in a small building near the site of the one previously burned, carefully advancing and building up the important works that now bear his name, and a very successful business, by which he secured a liberal estate. In the last years of his life he had associated with him his nephew, William A. Nye, who still continues the business.

In 1856 Mr. Howard married Carrie S. Dimmick, youngest daughter of Frederick Dimmick, and grand-daughter of David Dimmick, a family of revolutionary fame, who lived at Cataumet on the present site of the Bay View House. At her death in 1874, she left two daughters: Emma C, who married Nathan B. Hartford of Watertown, and Mary H., a student in Boston University. In 1876 Mr. Howard married Rhoda A., oldest daughter of Frederick Dimmick, who survives him. The final illness of Mr. Howard commenced at Bournedale in the autumn of 1884, terminating April 8, 1885, at the home of his daughter in Watertown, Mass.

The modesty, energfy, industry and high moral character which marked his whole course through life have passed into history, forming a page in life's book that can never be effaced. He was active in local, state and national affairs, and during his life never lost the opportunity of voting. He was elected by the republican party to represent the First Barnstable district in the legislatures of 1871 and 1872; and as senator to represent the Island district in 1876 and 1876, which important trusts he filled with honor to himself and his constituents.

He was a trustee in the Wareham Savings Bank until nearly the time of his death. In the faith of his father he turned to the Methodist Episcopal church, and to this church his principal support was given. In his life work he had only reached the meridian, but he had laid the foundation of an enduring monument.

Alonzo S. Landers, bom in 1850, is a son of Ezra B. and grandson of John Landers. He was at sea about ten years, and has been engaged in making cranberry bogs by contract for the last fifteen years. He was married in 1879 to Ella H., daughter of Thomas L. Greene. They have one son, Walter M. They lost three children. Mr. Landers is a member of the Cataumet Methodist Episcopal church.

David Landers, son of Joseph and Mary (Baker) Landers, was born in 1851, and is a carpenter by trade. He came from South Sandwich to Cataumet in 1877, where he has since lived. He was married in 1877 to Achsah Hallett. She died in 1881. He married, in November, 1886, Mrs. Clara A. Hoxie, daughter of Oliver C. Wing. They have one son, Albert E.

Seth S. Maxim, son of Thomas and grandson of Jabez Maxim, was born in South Carver, Mass., in 1822, and is a stone mason by trade. He came from South Carver to Bourne in 1847. He was married in 1846 to Joanna H. Blackwell, who died in January, 1887.

David D. Nye. - Among- the prominent representative men of tie town of Bourne, David D. Nye, of Cataumet (formerly South Pocasset), is entitled to a high position. As the descendant of a long line of worthy ancestors, whose virtues have been transmitted, he worthily bears this old family name, which has been revered in church and state for more than two hundred years. He is the youngest son and child of Captain Ebenezer and Syrena (Dimmick) Nye, and was bom November 29, 1833, in that part of the town where he now resides. On the 10th of July, 1889, his father. Captain Ebenezer, celebrated his ninetieth birthday, surviving his wife since September 20, 1872, they having reared to manhood and womanhood eight children: Angelina of Fairhaven, who is the widow of Frederick Keith; Ebenezer F., who, as master of the bark Mt. Wallaston, sailed into the Arctic seas, and of whom no tidings have ever been heard; William F., who is a successful oil merchant of New Bedford; Ephraim B., who, while second lieutenant of the Fourteenth Massachusetts Battery, was killed at Petersburg, Va., March 20, 1866; Albert G., Syrena M. and Mercy D., who are residents of California; and David D., the subject of the accompanying portrait.

David D. received his education in the public schools of Sandwich, and early in life accompanied his brother, Ebenezer F., on a whaling voyage. He was then engaged in the fruit business for eight years in New Bedford, with his brothers, William F. and Ephraim B., since which time he has been occupied in farming. He was married July 30, 1862, to Hannah T., daughter of Josiah and Sophia N. Curtis. Their adopted son, David W., was bom May 12, 1874. Mrs. Nye died on the 6th of January, 1888, and on the 4th of the following October Mr. Nye married Mrs. Esther F. Dennis of Sandwich.

Bef:re the town of Sandwich was divided, he, in 1876, was elected overseer of the poor, and in 1879 was elected selectman of the town, which offices, with that of assessor, he satisfactorily filled until the spring of 1884, when the town of Bourne was erected. In the new town he was at once elected to the same responsible offices, which he has since filled, and since 1884 he has been chairman of the selectmen of Bourne. He also has been appointed a justice of the peace and a notary public, enjoying the entire confidence of his townsmen in the ability and integrity required for these multiplied duties. His principles have led him to affiliate with the republican party, and he is at the head of the town government to-day, and one of its standardbearers.

For twenty-seven years he has been a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal church of his village, assisting in its advancement by his presence and means. His good judgment is often sought in the settlement of entangled estates, in the probate court and in the school affairs of his town, for which his thorough knowledge of the business forms and his sense of right peculiarly fit him. The cheerfulness with which he assumes these tasks, and the impartiality of his acts, reveal the underlying principles of his character. In the meridian of his life, within sight of his birth-place, he resides in his beautiful rural home, which commands a view of one of the prettiest landscapes on the east shore of Buzzards bay.

Nathan Nye, born in 1828, is a son of Daniel B. and grandson of Nathan Nye. His mother was Achsah, daughter of Joseph Swift. He was engaged in the Arctic whale fishing eighteen years. He owns and occupies the farm at Sagamore, where his father lived from 1813 until his death. He was collector in Sandwich several years, and collector and treasurer two years in the new town of Bourne. He has been selectman three years. He was married in 1855 to Ellen S., daughter of Walter Richards. Their nine children are: Walter E. R., Nathan M., William E., Henry S., Joseph B., Daniel B., Alfred G., Ellen R. and Susie A. R. They lost one in infancy.

William E. Packard. - The ancestral line of this family has descended from Samuel Packard, who came to this continent in 1638, and from him all of that name in America have descended. Some time in the last century Elijah Packard, a descendant of Samuel, came to the Cape, settling in the present town of Bourne, and was a prominent farmer by occupation. Benjamin was the oldest of his four children, and he also was a farmer. He lived and died in Bourne. He married Mary, daughter of Jedediah Young of Orleans, and their children were: Benjamin, Isaac, Joseph, Alpheus, William E. and four daughters.

William E. Packard is the only survivor of this family. He was born November 6, 1824, and passed his boyhood on the home farm, receiving the advantages of the common schools of that day. On his arrival at the age of twenty-one, he read medicine with Dr. John Harper of Sandwich, for two years, and when twenty-four years old went to Agawam, where for three years he was engaged in the Iron Works, but retaining his residence at Bourne. He married Thankful A., daughter of Dean S. Leinnell, on the 30th of March, 1848; Mr. Leinnell was then a resident of Wareham. This union was blessed with four children: Flora A., born June 6, 1849; a son, in 1852,who died young; Mary I., born May 20, 1853; and William E., jr., born June 24, 1856. Of these children only one survives. Flora A., in 1869, married Captain William T. Barlow, and died the same year. Mary I., in August,

William E. Packard, the last of his father's group of nine children, is now in the meridian of life, and quietly enjoys the fruits of his labor upon the home farm, at the head of the bay, in one of the most romantic spots in the county. He was not content with the small farm of his father, but has added thereto until he can look out over two hundred acres of his own. He has a fine cranberrv meadow, which he has had under cultivation since 1864 with the most gratifying results. Mr. Packard inherited the principles of the Methodist religion, and to this society his support has been given. He has always kept himself aloof from political intrigues, declining any active part, but is keenly alive to the best interests of the body politic, and in his unassuming manner contributes to its conduct. The competence which he is to enjoy in his declining years, is the result of that well directed purpose of his life, of which the underlying principles are industry, economy and a due respect for the rights and welfare of his neighbors.

Andrew F. Perry, born in 1823, is a son of Rev. Heman and grandson of John Perry, feis mother was Mary, daughter of (Miller) John Perry. He was a sea-faring man for about thirty years. Since 1868 he has driven a grocery wagon, and since 1884 has made a specialty of tea and coffee. He was married in 1850 to Martha W., daughter of Rufus Ellis. They have four children: Rufus E., Francis F., Alfred L. and Warren A. They have lost two sons and one daughter. Mr. Perry is a member of the Bourne Methodist Episcopal church.

Davis Perry, born in 1818 in Pawtucket, R. I., is a son of Jabez and Mercy (Phinney) Perry and a grandson of Arthur Perry. He came to Bourne from Rhode Island in 1852. He is a blacksmith by trade, and runs a shop in the village of Bourne. He was married in 1848 to Betsey E., daughter of Robert Ryder. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Sandwich.

George W. Perry was born in 1844. His ancestors were Thomas C. Perry', Arthur', John', Silas', John*, John', Ezra', and John Perry', who came to this country from England in 1630; and it appears that he had a brother Edward, who came to the town of Sandwich with him ill about 1637. It is probable that all the families bearing the name on the Cape are descendants of these two brothers. Mr. Perry's mother was Hannah Ellis. Mr. Perry was a sailor for thirteen years. Since 1878 he has been a carpenter and builder. He was married in 1877 to Maria McLaughlin. They have one daughter, Fannie M. Mr. Perry is a republican.

Silas Perry, born in 1828, is the youngest son of Silas and Rebecca (Ellis) Perry. His grandfather, John, was a son of John Perry. He was for twenty-five years in a nail factory in Wareham, but for the last few years he has been engaged in boating and the oyster business at Monument Beach. He was -married in 1855 to Olive L. Phinney. Their three children are: John F., Harry E. and Wallace J. Mr. Perry is a prohibitionist.

William E. Perry, born in 1845, is a son of Caleb and Elizabeth (Henley) Perry. His grandfather was Caleb, son of Caleb Perry. He was several years a seafaring man, after which, he was for fifteen years employed in the Bay State Straw Works, of Middleboro'. In 1884 he returned to Monument Beach, where he built and ran a summer hotel three years. He has been engaged in the .oyster business since 1884. He was married in 1872 to Marion L. Smith. They have two daughters: Bertha and Evelyn. Mr. Perry is a member of Bourne Methodist Episcopal church.

Abram Phinney, born in 1824, is a son of Jabez and grandson of John Phinney. His mother was Hannah, daughter of John Perry. He was a sailor from eleven years of age until 1876. He was married in 18.~)3 to Lucinda E., daughter of Perez Burgess. They have two sons: Perez H. and Roswell B., who are both married. Perez H. has been postmaster at Monument Beach since 1878, and station agent since 1883.

George E. Phinney, born in 1833, is a son of George O., grandson of Edward and great-grandson of John Phinney. His mother was Betsey A., daughter of Jesse Fisher. He has been boating and in the oyster business for the last fifteen years. He was married in May, 1858, to Mary H. Littel. Their four living children are: George A., Amelda M., William W. and Birdella.

Jesse F. Phinney, born in 1840, is a son of Jabez, grandson of Jabez and great-grandson of John Phinney. His mother, Jane F., is a daughter of Jesse and granddaughter of John Fisher. He is one of eight children, of whom Jesse F., Sarah J., Nancy H. and Charles Henry are living; Charles H., an elder brother, was drowned June 10, 1859, aged twenty years, in Long Island sound, from the schooner Hu?tie, of which he was first mate, his father being captain; Amelda A., wife of Captain E. H. Tobey, died from yellow fever, on the homeward passage from Rio to Baltimore, March 28, 1876, aged twenty-nine years; Jabez N. died in New Orleans, November 23, 1876, aged thirty-three years; and Charles H. died in infancy. Jesse F. followed the sea for thirty years prior to 1883; being master of coasting schooners from 1868 to 1883; since then he has been in the oyster business. He was married in 1865 to Augusta E. Baldwin, who died in 1869, leaving two children: Augustus N. and Sadie E. He was married in 1871 to Mary E. Perry.

eight children, only Elizabeth V., Abbie F. and John B. are living. John B. is a farmer. He was married in 1877 to Abbie R. Childs. They have two sons: Roswell O. and James W.

Levi L. Phinney, born in 1846, is a son of Levi and grandson of Levi Phinney. His mother was Achsah, daughter of Alvan Wing. Mr. Phinney is a farmer on his father's homestead. He was married in 1871 to Harriet L. Kendrick. They have three children: Ada L., Roland S. and Austin D. Mr. Phinney is a member of the Cataumet Methodist Episcopal church.

Sylvester O. Phinney, son of George O., grandson of Edward and great-grandson of John Phinney, was born in 1841. His mother was Betsey A. (Fisher) Phinney. He was a sailor for about twenty-five years, and for the last ten years has been farming and boating. He was married in 1869 to Abbie F. Phinney, sister of John B. Their children are: H. Chester, L Herbert and Geraldine.

Asa Raymond, born in 1817, is a son of Asa and grandson of Ebenezer Raymond. He has been a merchant for forty-five years, and was postmaster at Pocasset twenty-six years prior to April 1, 1888. He was married in 1840 to Eliza A. Lumbert. Their children are: Ellen F.. Mercy A., William H., Melissa, Lucy E., Lewis C, Adaline, Albert A. and Cora B.

Edmund B. Robinson, son of Moses Robinson, was born in 1831 in Maine. At the age of thirteen he removed to Wellfleet, Mass., where he was a fisherman and sailor until 1877, when he removed to Cataumet, and has been engaged in the oyster business there since that -time. He was in the war of the rebellion eleven months, in Company C, Forty-third Massachusetts Volunteers. His wife was Mary Dunning. Their two sons are: Edmund B., jr., and George W.

Stillman S. Ryder, born in 1830, is a son of Robert and a grandson of Robert Ryder. His mother was Jane, daughter of Thomas Gibbs. He is a farmer and fisherman. He has been a member of the school committee ten years. He was married in 1851 to Cordelia F., daughter of Phineas and Elizabeth (Bourne) Perry. Their children are: Alonzo F., Abbie J., Robert J., Elma E. (died April 1, 1889), Bessie D. (born March 3, 1866, died May 13,1883), Stillman Frank, Hattie P. and Emma L. Mr. Ryder is a democrat.

Robert J. Ryder, born in 1859, is a son of Stillman S. Ryder, mentioned above, and is a mason by trade. He was married in 1882 to Lillian G., daughter of Nathan B. Sampson. He is a member of Bourne Methodist Episcopal church.

Levi S. Savery, born in 1823 in Wareham, is a son of Samuel and grandson of Isaac Savery. His mother was Rebecca, daughter of Nathaniel Swift. He has lived at Sagamore since 1844. He was married, first, to Mary E. Burgess, who died leaving five children: Betsey

Isaac Small, jr., son of Isaac and grandson of Paddock Small, was born in Harwich in 1849. He was a sailor for a few years, but since 1873 has been a merchant at Buzzards Bay. He was for three years a member of the school board. He was married in 1870 to Emogene Robbins. They have four sons. He is a member of the DeWitt Clinton Lodge, A. F. & A. M.

Charles G. Smalley, born in 1835 in Harwich, is the only child of Francis A. and Asenath (Basset) Smalley. His grandfather was Thomas Smalley. He came from Harwich to Wareham about 1860, and a few years later to Buzzards Bay. He has been engaged in the oyster business since 1860. He was married in 1863 to Harriet C. Basset. They have four children: Missouri H., Ada F., Silliman B. and Elwood S.

Aaron C. Swift, born in 1829, is the oldest son of Nathan B. and grandson of Moses, whose father. Ward, was a son of Moses Swift. His mother was Pamelia, daughter of Israel Cowen. He is a machinist by trade, and was employed by the Cape Cod and Old Colony Railroad Companies from 1857 to 1885, the last thirteen years as master mechanic for the division. He was messenger in the state house at Boston one year, 1885-86. He was married in 1851 to Lucy H., daughter of Calvin and Hannah (Handy) Howard. They have one son, Nathan F. Mr. Swift is a member of Fraternal Lodge and Orient Chapter of Hyannis.

Abram F. Swift w.<ts born February 25, 1840, in the village of Monument, town of Sandwich. He is a son of Ellis M. and grandson of Stephen Swift. His mother was Deborah, daughter of Solomon Perry. He has been engaged in a mercantile business in Bourne for a number of years. He was appointed postmaster at Monument in 1864, and when the name was changed to Bourne in April, 1884, he was reappointed. His first wife was Sarah M. Perry, who died. In 1869 he married Rosalie Waterhouse. He has two children.

George A. Swift', born in 1830, is descended from Charles*, Ward', Ward', Moses', who was born in 1699 and died 1791. His mother was Zebiah K. Hewins. He has been a carpenter by trade for forty years. He was married in 1854 to Tam.sen C, daughter of John Handy. They have five children: Clara L., Albert H., George E., Alice L. and John H. Mr. Swift is a republican and a member of Cataumet Methodist Episcopal church.

Charles E. Swift, born in 1834, is a brother of George A. Swift, mentioned above. He is a farmer, owning and occupying his father's homestead. He was in the war of the rebellion from August, 1862, to July, 1865, in Company I, Fortieth Massachusetts Volunteers. He

Howard Swiff (Charles D.*, Levi', Thomas', Joseph Swiff) was born Augtist 21, 1857. His mother is Bethiah Kelley. He is the oldest of three children: Howard, Henry Russell and Fred. K. He is engaged in the cranberry culture.

John H. Taylor, son of William H. Taylor, was born in New Bedford in 1859. He came to Bourne in 1869, and from that time until 1885 lived with the family of Captain Allen Bourne. He has done an ice business and driven an express team at Bourne since 1880. He was married in 1885 to Anna W. Raymond.

Elisha H. Tobey, born in 1844, is a son of Elisha and Henrietta (Dimmock) Tobey and a grandson of Joseph Tobey. He was at sea for more than thirty years, and was captain of a barque in the coffee trade sixteen years. Since 1884 he has been in the oyster business. He was married in 1869 to Amelda Phinney, who died in 1876. They had one daughter, who died. He married Nancy H. Phinney in 1879. They have three children: Levi B., Blanche M. and Roscoe F. Captain Tobey is a member of the Bourne Methodist Episcopal church.

John W. Wedlock, son of Henry Wedlock, was born in 1829 in New York city, and is a carpenter by trade. In 1860 he went to California from Portland, Me., and lived there sixteen years. In 1866 he returned to New England and settled in the town of Sandwich, and since that time he has been employed by the Keith Manufacturing Company, at Sagamore, most of the time. He was married in 1861 to Mary, daughter of Rev. Joseph Marsh. They have one son living - Lewis C. - and lost one- - Walter B. Mr. Wedlock is a republican and a member of DeWitt Clinton Lodge, A. F. & A. M.

Moses C. Waterhouse, born April 29, 1855, is a son of Moses S. and grandson of Enoch Waterhouse. His mother is Emeline S., daughter of John Bourne. He has worked at the carpenter trade since 1874, as contractor and builder since 1876. He was assessor one year, and has been chairman of school committee four years. He was married in 1877 to Sarah, daughter of Joseph Whittemore. Their children are: Lucy C, Moses S., Richard B. and Sarah L. Mr. Waterhouse is a republican.

James H. West, born November 4, 1833, in Nantucket, is a son of Richard and Mary B. (Crocker) West and grandson of Abner West. He is a carpenter by trade. He was in the war of the rebellion from August, 1862, to July, 1865, in Company E, Fortieth Massachusetts Volunteers, and in Company C, Sixth United States Veteran Reserves. He was married in 1857 to Elizabeth A., daughter of Braddock and Martha Coleman. They have four children: Gertrude, Mary C, Martha C. and Eugene A. Three children died in infancy.

Asaph S. Wicks was born in 1837, in West Falmouth. He is a son of George W. and Betsey (Robinson) Wicks and grandson of Paul Wicks. He was engaged in whale fishing from 1855 to 1886, and the last twenty years was master of a vessel. In 1889 he had charge of the club house at Tobey island. He was married in 1864 to Sarah F., daughter of Jesse Barlow. She died in 1878, leaving one daughter, Lena C. He was married in 1882 to Mrs. Susan A. Wilson. He is a republican.

Alvan Wing', born in 1843, is descended from Nathaniel*, Alvan', Lemuel', Nathaniel Wing". His mother was Hannah S., daughter of Abram Burgess. She had four children: Mary, Alvan, William H. and Walter H. Mr. Wing is a farmer. He was married in 1870 to Amelia R., daughter of Arnold Small. They have one son, Nathaniel N.

Oliver C. Wing, son of William and grandson of Lemuel Wing, was born in 1826. His mother was Mary, daughter of John and Sarah Witherell. He is a painter by trade, but for some years he has been a farmer. He owns his father's homestead farm. He was married in May, 1850, to Delilah O., daughter of Warren Kendrick. Their children are: Clara A., Alice F., William B., Mary H., Lucy E., George C, Ann Eliza, Lester W. and one that died. Mr. Wing is a member of Cataumet Methodist Episcopal church, and trustee and steward of the same.

William H. Wing, born in 1846, is a brother of Alvan Wing, mentioned above. He is a harness maker by trade. He was married in 1867 to Susan F., daughter of Cyrenus and Hannah (Handy) Howard. They have two children: Howard B. and Maud E.

Zadock Wright, born in 1822 in South Carver, Mass., is the youngest son of Zadock, whose father, Moses Wright, was in the war of 1812. His mother was Jane Tillson. He worked in an iron foundry from 1836 until 1882, with the exception of eight years, when he was at sea. He married in March, 1846, Keziah, daughter of John Avery. Their children are: Augustus W., Edgar, Ella, Andrew, Lizzie and Chester.

Augustus W. Wright, born in 1847, is the oldest son of Zadock Wright. He is a moulder by trade, and for the past three years has worked in the electrotype factory at Pocasset. He was married in May, 1869, to Anfinnetta W. Gibbs. Their living children are: Frederick A., Edith and Josephine C. Two died in infancy. Mr. Wright is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 119, of Wareham.

Noah H. Wright, born in 1845, is the fifth son of Stillman Wright, who was the oldest son of Zadock, son of Moses Wright. His mother was Zylphia Hammond. He worked in an iron foundry about twenty years. He built a spacious residence at Pocasset in 1887. He was married in 1864 to Sarah, daughter of David Small. They have three children: Nellie, Charles A. and John. Mr. Wright is a member of Hyannis Lodge, A. F. & A. M.