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On January 20, 1858, he was united in marriage with Lydiaette, daughter of Eli[)halet and Lydia Thayer, of this city. By this union there are four children - George L. , Rufus E., Edward E., and C. Herman. George L. is foreman in the finishing-room of Thompson & Brothers' shoe factory; Rufus E. and Edward E. constitute the Brockton Welting Company; C. Herman is a foreman in the finishing-room of the Bion F. Reynold's shoe factory. Mr. Tilton is fraternally connected with the Fletcher Webster Post, No. 13, Grand Army of the Republic, in which he has oflficiated as Chaplain for two years. He is likewise well known in religious circles, having served the First Congregational Church, of which he is a member, on the Building Committee, and on the Parish Committee nearly three years.

ON. LEWIS PRATT LORING, one of Hull's former legislative represen- ^ V ^ tatives, was born here, July 10, 1S22, son of Samuel and Lucy (Pratt) Loring. He is a lineal descendant of Thomas and Jane (Nevvton) Loring, who came to America with their two children in 1634, locating temporarily in Dorchester, Mass. These ancestors subsecjuently moved to Hingham, where Thomas drew a lot on Town Street. The latter was made a freeman in 1635 or 1636, after which he came with his family to Hull, where his last days were spent. He officiated as Deacon in Hingham for eleven years. By his marriage to Jane Newton, there were six children, namely: Thomas, born in 1629; John, born in 1630; Isaac, born in 1639; Isaac (second) and his twin brother, Josiah, born in 1642; and Benjamin, born in 1644.

Benjamin Loring, who was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Hull, on December 8, 1670, married ^lary Hawk, daughter of Matthew and Margaret Hawk. He was made a freeman in 1673, and also officiated as Deacon for many years. His son Samuel, born in 1680, who was also a farmer and spent his life in Hull, was married April 19, 1716, to Jane, daughter of John and Mary Colyer. Samuel's son, Samuel (second), the next in line, was born February 3, 1720. He also passed his entire life in his native town, married Jane Gould, and died in 18 13, the ninety-third year of his age. His son, Samuel (third), the grandfather of Lewis Pratt Loring, was born on November 9, 1753. He married Huldah Gould, a native of this town, and a daughter of John and Hannah (Brewster) Gould. Her mother was a lineal descendant of Elder William Brewster, the spiritual adviser of the Pilgrims, who was born in England in 1560, and died in Plymouth in 1644. His son Love married Sarah, daughter of Mr. Colyer, May 16, 1634. William, son of Love and Sarah (Golyer; Brewster, married Lydia Partridge, January 2, 1672. Their son William, born May 4, 1683, married Hopestill Wadsworth. Huldah, the next in line, married John Gould, Jr., the maternal great-grandfather. He was a descendant of Lieutenant Robeit Gould, a native of lingland, who came to America in 1660, when he was eighteen years old. He had an uncle in Hull whom he joined, and whose property he subsequently inherited, thereafter becoming a prominent man in town affairs. The line of descent is as follows: Robert Gould's son Joseph had a son John, whose son, John, Jr., had a daughter Huldah, who married Samuel Loring, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch.

Samuel Loring, Jr., the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Hull, October 21, 1784. He received his education in the common school. At the age of fifteen he lost his right hand. About four years later he went to Boston, where he served as clerk until the War of 18 12. Then he returned to Hull, and engaged in farming. He officiated as Town Clerk for many years, besides filling other local offices. He died November 9, 1868, at the age of eighty-four. His wife, Lucy, a daughter of Laban and Lucy Pratt, was a descendant of Matthew Pratt, one of the first settlers of Weymouth, and a Revolutionary soldier. She died in 1871, in the eighty-fifth year of her age, having reared eight of her nine children; namely, Lucy, Abner, Samuel H., Nancy, Lewis P., Sarah J., Rachel, and Ansel P.

Lewis P. I-oring acquired his education in the public school. In his early manhood he went to Boston to learn the trade of coppersmith and plumber, remaining there until 1850. He then returned to his native town, where he has since continued to reside. Formerly a Whig in politics, he has been a stanch supporter of the Republican party since its organization. Besides serving creditably in various town offices, he represented Hull in the legislature of 1890-91. A man of much public spirit, he has always been actively interested in the welfare of his native town.

[MIL LAGERGREN, of Brockton, the well-known elocutionist and teacher of kmguages, was born here, September 3, 1858, a son of John C. and Wilhelmina (Hedelius) Lagergren. His parents are of Swedish birth, and both of good family. The mother, now seventy-five years old, who is now residing in Sweden, is a daughter of Eric

Emil Lagergren

Hedelius, an eminent lawyer of that country, who was on the Oueen's Bench, and a sister of a well-known banker of Sweden. The Hedelius estates have been in the family three hundred years. Her children were a son and daughter. The daughter, who is married, lives in Brockton.

Emil Lagergren graduated from the Brockton High School, the academy at East Greenwich, R.I., and the Boston School of Oratory. He studied the German and Swedish languages in Europe, and afterward taught those tongues to English pupils. Eor a year he had charge of the English department in Ansgari College at Kn(j.\ville, 111., a Swedish-American institution. While there he accepted the proffer of the Assistant Postmastership at Campello. He was subsequently in the Brockton postofifice for some time. Then he was engaged as elocution teacher at the "Old Den," Ridgeway Lane. Eor the past ten years he has given lessons in English and Swedish in different places, having classes in Worcester, Cambridge, 15oston, and Chicago; and for the past six years he has had charge of the Swedish department in the evening schools of Brockton. His Boston address is the Tremont Temple, where he hires a room. As an elocutionist, he has made a special study of noted actors and actresses; and he studied Shakspere with Professor R. R. Raymond, who was considered the best Shaksperian reader in America. Add to this exceptional training a natural talent for his art, and it is needless to say that as a public reader he is very popular, and has many engagements. His dialect readings are good, while his Shaksperian renditions are very fine. Mr. Lagergren's boyish ambition was to be an actor, but his parents disapproved of the stage. He occasionally, however, takes part in dramatic productions. When the dramatization of "Ben-Hur" was given in Brockton, he admirably sustained the leading part. He also derives some income from acting as a broker in real estate, mortgages, and investments.

He is a Mason in good standing, and has been Chaplain of Paul Revere Lodge, of Brockton. He is also a member of the United Order of Pilgrim Fathers.

fOSEPH HEWETT, for thirty years a resident of Brockton, where he will long be remembered for his nobility of character and his hearty interest in educational and religious work, was born in Duxbury, Mass., August 6, 1S04, and died in Brockton, May 13, 1894. His parents were Joseph and Abigail (Harlow) Hewett, both of whom traced their ancestry to the seventeenth century. This branch of the family, which began with Thomas "Huet," who was born in 1609 and died in 1670, was continued by Solomon, son of Thomas, born in 1670, who died in 1715; by Joseph (first), born in 1702, who died in 1749; by Joseph (second), the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, born in 1739, who died in 1769; Joseph (third), the father, born November 13, 1764, married in March, 1796, Abigail Harlow, who was born November 26, 1770. He was a sea captain until between 1800 and 1804, when he purchased a farm in Marshfield, and settled down to the life of an agriculturist. He was very influential in local affairs, and served in many of the town ofifices. He died in November, 1833. Gideon Harlow, the father of Abigail, was born in 1744, and died in 181 1, aged sixty*seven. Eleazer, the father of Gideon, was born in 1720, and died in 1812,

When his parents moved to Marshfield, Joseph Hewett was a mere child. After attending the district school for the customary period, he took up the study of languages under the tuition of the Rev. Martin Paris. When about twenty years old he commenced teaching in the school of his own district, having some of his former schoolmates among his pupils. He followed this occupation until 1844, a period of about twenty years, and then devoted his time exclusively to the duties of the various political and religious positions he held, and to the management of his farm. On this property, which contained about one hundred acres, he raised considerable stock, giving employment to a number of men. He was a leader in politics, and counted among his intimate friends Daniel Webster, who used to frequently visit at his house. He was not of those who sought ofifice, but, owing to the high esteem in which he was held by the community, was often importuned to accept office, and served several years as Assessor, a number of years as Selectman, also as Overseer of the Poor. He was particularly interested in educational matters, and was a member of the School Committee of Marshfield. In 1864 he came to Ikockton, where he purchased a place of sixteen acres, but did not engage in active business. He was for many years a member of the Congregational church and a Deacon, both in Marshfield and Ikockton. Though of a modest and retiring disposition, his counsel was frequently sought in legal and other matters. He was very benevolent, and his assistance was bestowed with so little ostentation that few besides those he aided ever knew of his numerous kindly deeds.

On December 25, 1830, Mr. Hewett married Sarah T. Baker, who was born November 28, 1809, daughter of Samuel Baker, of Marshfield. Of Mr. Hewett's children, all but two attained maturity. Lucius died .in November, 1859, aged twenty-seven; Herman died at Brockton in January, 1885, aged fiftyone years and two months; Ellen E. lives in Brockton; Edward A., a resident of Bridgewater is in business in Brockton ; Abbie is the wife of Harvey O. Mitchell, of Brockton; S. Myron died in 1887; Nancy lives in Brockton; Sarah A. died in September, 1857; and Justin resides in Brockton. The mother, who was a member of the Congregational church, died in January, 1886.

DMUND THURSTON DAMON, of Plymouth, the organizer and conductor of the Plymouth l^and, and a wellknown teacher of instrumental music, was born in Plymouth, September 7, 1858, son of Calvin S. Damon. The family descends from a Scotchman, who settled in Marshfield, this county. Lincoln Damon, Mr. Damon's grandfather, was born in Marshfield, and was one of a family of seven sons. He was a ship-carpenter, and followed his trade in Scituate and Cohasset, Mass., for a number of years. He finally bought the old homestead in Marshfield, where he was engaged in general farmins for the rest of his life. With his wife, who in maidenhood was a Miss Sherman, of Marshfield, he reared a family of three sons and two daughters, of whom Calvin, Sr. , Mr. Damon's father, was the fourth-born.

Calvin S. Damon passed his youth in Marshfield. In young manhood he came to Plymouth, where his natural business ability found a broader field of action. He became manager for the Plymouth Cordage Company, a position which he ably filled for twenty-five years. Fond of music from early boyhood, he devoted much time to the study of that art, and was afterward organist at the Unitarian and Baptist churches in Plymouth and at a church in Kingston. He continued to cultivate the art in his leisure hours until his death, which happened in the spring of 1884. His wife was a daughter of James Crossley, of Duxbury, Mass., a gentleman of English birth, and a son of the Earl of Crossley. On account of a mesalliance, he was disowned by his family, and came to America. It is said that a large fortune awaits his descendants. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin S. Damon were the parents of six children, four sons and two daughters, of whom three sons are now living.

Edmund Thurston Damon, the fifth born of his parents' children, acquired his education at a private school. At an early age he gave abundant evidence that he had inherited his father's talent for music. He subsecjuently became proficient in instrumental music, and while still a youth he joined Gilmore's famous band of Boston as a trombone player. His connection with this organization lasted until Mr. Gilmore removed to New York, when he joined the Boston Cadet Band. After playing with the Cadets for fifteen years he returned to Plymouth, and opened music rooms. Here he has since been giving instruction in instrumental music, making a successful specialty of preparing pupils for bands and orchestras. Some time ago he organized the Plymouth Band, of which he is still the conductor. This body of instrumentalists, consisting of twenty-seven men, ranks among the best bands in the State. During the summer season, at the Casino, it gives a series of concerts that are highly enjoyed by the citizens, and all others who attend them. At different times he has played with "picked" orchestras on special occasions. Among these was that

On September 19, 18S6, Mr. Damon was united in marriage to Amy W. Phinney, daughter of Lcavitt and Rebecca I'hinney, of Kingston, Mass. He belongs to the Plymouth Musical Club, and is a member of the Standing Committee. He has also membership in Plymouth Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ; and in Mayflower Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

IDEON STUDLEY, a manufacturer Si\ of the town of Rockland, was born here June 12, 1851, son of Gideon and Priscilla B. (Shaw) Studley. His father, who was a native of Hanover, this county, after following for a time the trade of a carpenter, established himself in the business of manufacturing boot and shoe boxes, box boards, and other similar articles. His factory is the oldest of the kind in the vicinity. After the establishment of this business, however, he resumed carpentering, and the town of Rockland contains many buildings afterward put up under his supervision. His wife, Priscilla, now eighty-one years old, and residing in Rockland, was born in East Abington. By her he became the father of six children, who all reached maturity. A public-spirited citizen, he was personally popular, not only from the keen interest he took in the general welfare of the comnuinity, but because of his ready sympathy and aid for the unfortunate. He died in his home at Rockland, at the age of seventy-two years, mourned by all who knew him.

Gideon Studley, the youngest surviving child of his parents, received his education in the public schools. At the age of sixteen he went into his father's box factory. Here he soon acquired a mastery of the business, and ci}ntinuccl to work at it until his father's death. The factory then came into his possession, and he has since successfully conducted it alone. Including the time spent with his father, he has manufactured bo.xes and sold lumber and real estate for about twenty-nine years.

On January i, 1874, Mr. Studley married Hannah E. , a daughter of Horace C. Totman, and they became the parents of eleven children, of whom five sons and five daughters are living. Mr. -Studley generally affiliated with the Republican party, but of late years he has been independent in his political action. He is a man of keen intelligence and much general information, and his opinions on the leading questions of the day are respected by those who know his sincerity. He belongs to Standish Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The family occupy a pleasant residence on Market Street, not far from Mr. Studley's factory and mill.

-MASA S. GLOVER, of Brockton, is a veteran of the late war, who during his term of service became a close friend of General Sherman. He was born in Dorchester, Mass., July 25, 1 8 17, a son of Alexander and Jemima (Tolman) Glover, and is of the ninth generation of his family in this country. The immigrant progenitor, Mr. John Glover, son of Thomas and Margery (Deane) Glover, of Rainhill Parish, Prescot, P^ngland, came to America about 1630, and settled in Dorchester. He possessed large estates, and some of the land that he owned was held by the Glover family from 1628 to 1891, in all that time - two hundred and sixty-three years - being neither mortgaged nor sold. John Glover was a captain of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of

London. He was a Selectman of Dorchester, Representative to the General Court, and an Assistant in 1651. He was a I'ree Mason. Several generations of Glovers succeeding the Hon. John Glover lived and died in Dorchester. Alexander, the father of the direct subject of this sketch, was the son of Alexander, Sr., and Hannah (Pope) Glover, of Dorchester. He died in 1846, and his wife in 1873. They were the parents of eleven children.

Amasa S. Glover, the youngest of his father's family, was born in the old house built by his remote ancestor, the Hon. John Glover. At the age of fifteen he entered the employ of Howard & Clark, furniture manufacturers of Brockton. In their establishment he learned the trade of cabinet-making, and he was the only apprentice that they ever freed properly. In 1839 his health was so poor that he was obliged to give up his trade, and from 1840 till 1842 he remained at home with his parents. He then went to work in a shoe factory, and in 1858 he began to manufacture shoes. The breaking out of the war ruined his business, as he had creditors in the South, and, closing up his establishment, he enlisted, being one of the first volunteers from Brockton. He was first enrolled as a musician in the Twelfth Massachusetts Regiment, under Colonel Fletcher Webster. Subsequently he re-enlisted in Company H, Thirty-third Massachusetts Regiment, and was requested to take a horse. This he at first declined to do, but afterward consented. He was with General Sherman during his entire campaign, and was offered an officer's commission, but refused to take it.

An incident, mentioned in the Rev. Minot J. Savage's sermon on "Trifles," illustrates the executive ability of Mr. Glover, and at the same time shows the utility of the "army of tradesmen," as it has been scornfully called. Sherman's men, while climbing the Tennessee Mountains after the battle of Chickamanga, became barefoot in their progress over the rough roads; and the General was at his wit's end to supply their needs. Learning that Mr. Glover had been a shoe manufacturer, he said to him : " I cannot move the army. Can you help me? All that I can give you is plenty of raw hides." Mr. Glover set to work immediately and cut out patterns. Sherman placed a thousand men at his disposal, and the ne.xt afternoon the men were shod and ready to march. The acquaintance thus begun between Mr. Glover and General Sherman ripened into a warm friendship, and Mr. Glover cherishes as a memento a letter from him dated in 1888, couched in the most cordial terms. Among his other valued friends in the army were General Henry W. Slocum, of Brooklyn, N.Y. , and the late General William Cogswell. Mr. Glover received his discharge in June, 1865, after four years of service. On his return to Brockton, he resumed work in Howard & Clark's furniture manufactory, and remained some twelve years. His mind is always in a state of earnest activity, and he is now elaborating a plan to dispose of sewerage, which has already become popular. At present his engineer, Mr. B. T. Wheeler, ex-Superintendent of Streets of Boston, is putting in some plants.

Air. Glover married Sophia, daughter of Samuel Packard, of North Bridgewater, and he has four children, namely: Sarah B., widow of A. M. Farrar, Gilmanton, N. H. ; Amanda, wife of D. P. Kenny, of Abington, now residing in Brockton; Hannah B. , widow of Walter M. Holmes, of Brockton, who was a drummer in Sherman's army; and Walter S., a citizen of Boston. In politics Mr. Glover is a strong Republican. He was elected to the Common Council from Ward i, and served two years.

He keeps up his army associations by attending the meetings of Fletcher Webster Post, No. 13, Grand Army of the Republic, of Brockton, of which he is a charter member.

ILLIAM H. THOMAS, the efficient superintendent of the Hingham Water Company, was born in Hingham, June 12, 1845, son of Benjamin and Sally L. (Leavitt) Thomas. His greatgrandfather. Prince Thomas, came from Weymouth, Norfolk County, to Hingham, where he resided for several years. Prince was a blacksmith by trade, and died June 4, 1797, at the age of forty-si.\. His wife, in maidenhood Abigail Pratt, to whom he was married in Weymouth, died in Hingham, August 30, 1833, at the age of seventy-seven. Of their seven childien, Benjamin, the eldest, born at Weymouth, January i8, 1776, was also a blacksmith. He first married, August ig, 1798, Lydia Whiton, who was a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Marble) Whiton, and died May 24, 1837. On February 27, 1842, he entered a second marriage, contracted with Ann Webb, of Weymouth. Benjamin died September 13, 1S48. He was a forcible public speaker, while uniformly courteous, and he was greatly missed in town meetings. By his first marriage there were five children - Benjamin, William, Reuben, Lydia, and David. Benjamin, the father of the subject of this article, was born in Hingham, February 9, 1799. On April 22, 1827, he married Sally Lincoln Leavitt, who was born in Hingham, January i6, 1803, daughter of Jerome and Sally (Lincoln) Leavitt. Their children were George and William Henry.

living. In October, 1861, he enlisted for the Civil War, and in the following November was mustered into Company A, First Battalion of Massachusetts Infantry, recruited for garrison duty, and commenced service at Fort Warren in Boston Harbor. Six months later his company formed the nucleus of the Thirtysecond Regiment, Masschusetts Volunteer Infantry, which was then organized and assigned to the Army of the Potomac, Fifth Army Corps. Mr. Thomas was taken sick, and remained in the Emory Hospital, Washington, D. C, for eighteen months. While he was convalescent he served as nurse, and proved himself so helpful that he was detailed as ward master. At the end of his three years' enlistment he was honorably discharged, and returned to Hingham. He then learned the house painting trade, which he followed until 1880, when he was employed by the Hingham Water Company as Assistant Superintendent. In the fall of 1893 he became superintendent, which office he still creditably fills. He is also Auditor of the Hingham Co-operative Bank, and Trustee of the Hingham Institution for Savings.

On October 30, 1867, Mr. Thomas was united in marriage with Mary W. Higgins, a native of this town, and a daughter of Ezra and Mary M. (Seymour) Higgins. By this marriage there were four children, of whom two, Willie L. and Theodore W., are deceased. The others are: Harry L., now assistant superintendent of the Hingham Water Company; and Helen A., who resides at home. Mr. Thomas is a man of liberal and progressive ideas, and stands high in the community. He is in communion with the old Unitarian First Parish Church (formerly Congregational), and is an esteemed member of the Parish Committee. He is the .Secretary of the Hingham Agricultural Society, and he has been Secretary of the Hingham Horticultural Society since 1S75. In politics he is a loyal Republican. The office of Secretary of Old Colony Lodge, A. F. & A. M., has been filled by him since 1873. He has also membership in John A. Andrew Lodge, Knights of Honor, and the Veteran Firemen's Associaton; in the Business Men's Club, of which he is the Treasurer; and the Edward Humphrey Post, No. 104, Grand Army of the Republic, of which he is Past Commander.

AMUEL PEARLY GATES, Treasurer of the Eagle Cotton Gin Company, of Bridgewater, and Treasurer also of the Bridgewater Savings Bank, is one of the foremost business men in a town noted for its able financiers. A son of Pearly and Mary (Burr) Gates, both natives of Ashby, Mass., he was born in that town, June 8, 1837. The Gates family and the Burr family are of English origin. On the maternal side Mr. Gates is of Revolutionary stock, his mother's grandfather, Abijah Butler, having served in the Continental army.

Samuel Pearly Gates was reared on his father's farm in Ashby, and acquired his education in the district school near his home. In his nineteenth year he entered the State Normal School at Bridgewater, where he studied for a year and a half; and he then obtained a clerkship in the office of Bates, Hyde & Co., now the Eagle Cotton Gin Company. After serving for a number of years as clerk, learning thoroughly all the details of the business, he became a member of the company. Since 1877, when the Eagle Cotton Gin Com-' pany was incorporated, Mr. Gates has ably discharged the duties of Treasurer. The Eagle Cotton Gin manufactory is in a flourishing condition, employing on an average fifty hands. Mr. Gates owns a controlling interest in the business. He has been Treasurer of the Bridgewater Savings Bank since 1872, the year of its incorporation. He is a Director in the Bridgewater Water Company; one of the directors in the Bridgewater Box Company; and he is a Trustee of the Bridgewater Public Library and the Bridgewater Academy, and also of the Bridgewater Cemetery Association. He has also much business to transact in the settling of estates.

On October 26, 1871, he was united in marriage with Marcia E., daughter of Jacob and Joan (Holmes) Jackson, of Plymouth, Mass. Mrs. Gates died in January, 1873, and her little daughter also passed away in the July following, after a brief existence of sixmonths.

In politics Mr. Gates favors the Republican side. When President Lincoln v/as calling for volunteers to meet the uprising in the South he responded, enlisting in April, 1863, in the regular army of the United States for five years. He was given a clerkship in the War Department at Washington, and after about one year's service, by special permission of the Secretary of War, he was discharged. Mr. Gates is a member of Bridgewater Post No. 205, Grand Army of the Republic, and of the Society of the Army of the Potomac, headquarters at New York; also of the Sons of the American Revolution. A member of the New Jerusalem Church, he takes a deep interest in the welfare of the society, and has been for some time on the l-'inance Committee.

ii^aHILANDER J. HOLMES, a prominent manufacturer of Carver, was born in Lakeville, this county, January 22, 1843, son of Jacob and Ann (McCoraber) Holmes. Ann was Jacob's second wife.

He was married three times. By his first wife he became the father of William Holmes, who now lives at Taunton, Mass. With Ann he reared five children - Charles, Philander J., Gardner E., Achsah, and Fanny.

When he was quite young, Philander J. went with his parents to Middleboro, where his early boyhood was spent. At the age of twelve he came with his parents to Carver. He lived on the home farm until he was eighteen. Then, with the purpose of becoming a machinist, he went to New York, and for about three years applied himself diligently to the task of learning the trade. He was not yet twenty-one when he passed an examination as a marine engineer in the navy. He was at first appointed on special duty in New York. From there he was sent to Newburgh as assistant engineer, and subsequently to the Philadelphia Navy Yard to serve in a similar capacity. After ten months spent here, he was assigned to a war vessel, and subsequently took part in the marine blockade for a year. The man-of-war made a voyage to the West Indies before going back to New York. He then went aboard a vessel that cruised off the South American coast for about a year, having Aspinwall as its objective point. On returning to New York the ship went out of commission. Two years after, he returned to Carver, where he took possession of his father's manufacturing interests at the location he now occupies. For about twenty-two years he has been engaged in the manufacture of kegs, box boards, staves, and headings. He also owns about a hundred acres of land, where he carries on general farming.

In November, 1869, Mr. Holmes was married to Miss Helen F. Bent, daughter of Ira and Sally Ann Bent, of Carver. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes

- Mabel and Jessie. In politics Mr. Holmes takes an independent course. Besides filling other town offices he has been Fire Warden and Surveyor of Lumber. He is widely and favorably known in this district. In religious belief he is a Swedenborgian, and he is connected by membership with the order of United Workmen.

"ENRY BRETT PACKARD, of Brockton, a prominent business man, 1'^ ^ and an e.\-member of the Massachusetts legislature, was born here, January 21, 1823, son of Apollos and Sophia (Brett) Packard. Mr. Packard is a descendant of Samuel Packard, who came in the ship "Diligence " from Windham, near Hingham, England, and settled in Hingham, Mass., in 1638. His great-grandfather was Thomas Packard. Parmenus Packard, the grandfather, who was an invalid for many years, wedded Martha Reynolds.

Apollos Packard was born in North Bridgewater, the former name of Brockton, and the active period of his life was spent in shoemaking and farming. An upright, conscientious man, and a worthy citizen, he took a deep interest in religious work, was a member of the Porter Congregational Church, and died at the age of seventy-four years. His first wife, Sophia, became the mother of three children, of whom Henry B., the subject of this sketch, is the only one now living. His second wife, before marriage Betsey Packard, became the mother of three children - Davis S., Frederick W., and Apollos Moulton. His third marriage was contracted with Mrs. Salome Bradford, whose first husband, William Bradford, was a descendant of the famous Governor Bradford.

Henry Brett Packard acquired a good practical education. When a young man he became connected with the shoemaking industry, and worked in the factories of this locality until he was forty years old. He then formed a partnership with Darius Howard, for the purpose of engaging in the manufacture of boots and shoes. The firm of Howard & Packard was the first to introduce what is known as the gang system. They continued in business for nine years, at the expiration of which time Mr. Packard withdrew from the business, and has since devoted his attention to real estate. On October 27, 1844, Mr. Packard was united in marriage to Lucinda Hayward, who was born in Kingston, Mass., in 1824, daughter of Ira Hayward. By him she became the mother of si.x children, as follows: Davis H., a business man of Rochester, N.Y. ; Abbott Winslow, of Boston; Elliott Sampson, who died in 1865; Lucy Sophia, who successively married George Storey, of Manchester, Mass., and Charles W. Hayden, of Brockton ; Edith Scott, who married Salmon Tirrell, a native of Maine, but now a resident of Brockton; and Susan Bradford, who married Wallace E. Faxon, a native of Abington, who now resides in this city.

In politics Mr. Packard was formerly a Democrat. He represented Brockton in the legislature during the year 1877-78, and was a member of the State House Committee. In 1878 he was a member of the Board of ^Selectmen of North Bridgewater; was elected Superintendent of Streets in 1882, in which capacity he served with ability for three years; and he acted as Chairman of the Board of Health for two years. Both as a business man and a public servant, he has gained the respect of all with whom he has come in contact. He is a member of the Porter Congregational Church. He has always resided in his native town, and his daughters are living within a short distance of his homestead.

/^^^^TeORGE M. KEITH is the Vice- VmT President of the East Bridgewater Savings Bank and the Superintendent of the Bridgewater Water Company. He was born November i, 1830, in East Bridgewater, the birthplace also of his parents, George and Fidelma (Clift) Keith. By both father and mother he is of Scotch descent. The founder of the family was a Scotch clergyman, the Rev. James Keith, who was the pioneer preacher of this part of Massachusetts. George Keith, a son of Eleazer Keith, was born in 1790, and died in 1873. Besides conducting a farm he worked at mechanical occupations during a large part of his life. He also served as a soldier in the War of 1 8 12 and subsequently drew a pension from the government. EI is wife was a daughter of Anthony Winslow Clift, who fought for independence in the Revolution. His surviving children are: Bethiah, the wife of Stephen Harlow, a retired business man of East Bridgewater; and George M., the subject of this article.

George M. Keith acquired his education in the common schools and at East Bridgewater Academy. He began to learn to make shoes when he was thirteen years old, and subsequently followed the trade until 1886. For seventeen years he was foreman for J. S. Allen, a shoe manufacturer of Brockton. In the fall of 1862 he enlisted for service in the Civil War, joining Company K, Third Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, for nine months. For some time he was stationed at New Berne, N.C., and he participated in the battles of Kingston, Whitehall, and Goldsboro. At New Berne Mr. Keith superintended the carpenters who were employed in the erection of a military hospital. After receiving his discharge in May, 1863, he returned to his employment in p;ast Bridgewater. A man of character and ability, he naturally takes a leading part in the community. He was a member of the Investment Committee of the East Bridgewater Savings Bank for a number of years. He has held his present office, that of Vice-President, for several years. He has been the superintendent of the Bridgewater Water Company since 1892. Mr. Keith, who is a Republican in politics, served several years as Selectman of East Bridgewater. By his marriage with Miss Julia Howard, of West Bridgewater, Mr. Keith had five children, all of whom have passed away. One grandchild is living. This is Miriam K., the child of their daughter, Ada F. and her husband, Zenas A. Jenkins, of East Bridgewater. Mr. Keith is one of the Deacons of the Union Congregational Church in this town.

Amuel Adams Holbrook

AMUEL ADAMS HOLBROOK, one of Brockton's most popular citizens while proprietor of the market at the corner of Centre and Montello Streets, was born in Elmwood, Mass., July 24, 1834, a son of Arvin and Sarah J. (Keen) Holbrook. Arvin Holbrook, a native of South Weymouth, Mass., had three other children, all daughters. Samuel having been reared and educated in Elmwood, came in 185s to Brockton, then North Bridgewater, and made his home here for tl!e rest of his life. In 1S74 he opened a market on Main Street, and in course of time acquired a flourishing trade. His ownership of the market on Centre and Montello Streets dated from 1855. An honest, upright man, ami of the cheery disposition so frequently a trait of marketmen, he kept his old customers, and continually added new ones to his list, making his market one of the most successful in the locality. Mr. Holbrook sang bass in the Gurney Glee

Club, the Masonic Quartet of Paul Revere Lodge, which he joined in 1870; and for nineteen years he was a member of the choir of the First Congregational Church of Brockton. He died February 18, 1895, aged sixty years, six months, and five days, and was buried with Masonic honors.

Mr. Holbrook was married December 28, 1859, to Susan J., daughter of Nathaniel H. and Lucy C. Cross, of Brockton. Two children blessed the union - - Lucy Cross and Jennie Adams. The elder daughter, who had a fine, alto voice, and sang a great deal in public, married T. A. Norris, of Brockton, and died on December 12, 1895. Jennie A. is the wife of VV. Fred Allen, of Brockton. Mrs. Holbrook now manages the market left by her husband. An intelligent and capable lady, she has proved herself fully equal to the responsibilities devolving upon her.

CjDWIN MULREADY, Chairman of the JP' Board of Selectmen of Rockland, Mass., is one of the active business men of the place, engaged extensively in placing insurance risks. He is a native of Rockland, born November 18, 1853, a son of Luke and Sarah (Carroll) Mulready. Luke Mulready, who was born in Mulligan, Ireland, came to this country in 1849, and worked for some time at shoemaking. He died in his fiftyfourth year. His wife is still living in Rockland. Six children were born to them - Edwin, Marcella, Luke F., Maria, John, and Annie.

Edwin Mulready was graduated from the grammar school at the age of fifteen, and then went to work in a shoe shop. Having a natural bent for clerical work, after a while he left the factory to take a course of study at a commercial college; but, finding no suitable opening, upon the completion of his studies he again took up factory work. While engaged in the shoe shop he began to take insurance risks, and in 1891 he established a business of his own, which has had a large growth, and which includes fire, life, accident, and marine insurance. Being a man of more than ordinary intelligence and ability, he is now on the high road to success.

He was married in 1876 to Miss Catherine Kenneally, of Abington, Mass., by whom he has had nine children, one of whom, a little daughter, has passed away. The others are named respectively: Luke, Josephine, Paul, Edwin, Sadie, Joseph, Frank, and Marion. In political matters Mr. Mulready is inclined to be independent, though favoring the Democratic side. He was elected to the Board of Selectmen in 1884, and has presided as Chairman since 1892. A strong believer in total abstinence, he is an active worker for the temperance cause, and has been connected with a temperance society for a quarter of a century. In religious belief he is a Roman Catholic.

ON. ZIBA CARY KEITH, President of the Plymouth County Safe Deposit and Trust Company, is a native resident of Brockton, where he has been for the last twenty years an important factor in business and civic affairs. Nor is his merely a local reputation. He has filled various responsible positions in the service of the State. He was born July 13, 1842, at the homestead of his father, Captain Ziba Keith, on the opposite side of the street to his present residence in Campello.

The following account of his ancestry we glean from the Keith Memorial volume prepared by him at the cost of great labor and expense and published in 1889. The Keith family originated in Scotland. Brown's Peerage makes mention of one Robert (from whom this family is supposed to be descended) who was a chieftain among the Cotti, from which tribe the surname of Keith is said to be derived. He was at the battle of I'anbridge in 1006 A. D. , and slew Camus, a general of the Danes, for which service King Malcolm drew red strokes, or pates, on Robert's shield, which was the origin of their armorial bearings. In loio he was made hereditary marischal of Scotland, and was presented with a barony and also with the Island of Inchkeith in the Firth of Forth. His descendant. Sir William Keith, married a daughter of the Earl of Crawford, and had a son William, who was created Earl of Marischal before June, 1458.

The title descended lineally to William, third Earl, who had two sons - Robert and William. Robert was slain at Flodden Field. William had a son William, who was the fourth Earl ; and he had a grandson George, fifth Earl, and founder of Marischal College at Aberdeen. He married Lord Hume's daughter. The tenth Earl, George, was a Colonel in Queen Anne's Guards. His brother James was a Field Marshal in the service of Peter the Great of Russia, and later served with the same rank in the Prussian army. He was killed at Huckkirch in battle with the Austrians in 1758, and a monument was erected to his memory by the King of Prussia.

The Rev. James Keith, the founder of the family in America, was born at Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1644, and came to this country in 1662. He was introduced to the church in Bridgewater, Mass., by Dr. Increase Mather, and was settled as its pastor on February 18, 1664. The house in which he lived still stands in West Bridgewater. He died July 23, 1719. His first wife was Susanna, daughter of Deacon Samuel Edson. They were married May 3, 1668, and had nine children; namely, James, Joseph, Samuel, Timothy, John, Josiah, Margaret, Mary, and Susannah. Mrs. Susanna Keith died October 16, 1705, aged si.xty - five years. The Rev. James Keith's second wife was Mary, widow of Thomas Williams, of Taunton.

Timothy Keith, his fourth son, was born in 1683, and became one of the first settlers of North Bridgewater. He died November 8, 1767. He and his wife, Hannah, daughter of Deacon Edward Forbes, had four children : Timothy, second; Abiah ; Nathan; Hannah. Timothy Keith, second, died in 1740, aged twenty-nine years. He married Bethiah, daughter of William Ames, June 2, 1737, and had two children - Levi and Timothy.

Levi, the elder, born August 25, 1738, married Jemima, daughter of Mark Perkins, November 8, 1S59, and had Bethiah, Timothy, Reuben, Benjamin, Jemima, Jemima (second), Molly, Levi, Molly (second), and Anna. Levi Keith owned a tannery at the corner of Montello and Garfield Streets. He was a shoe manufacturer to some extent, being the pioneer of that industry here, and was a man of considerable property and influence in the town. He owned and occupied the house on the corner of Main and Plain Streets, where now stands the mansion of Mr. Ziba C. Keith. He died in 181 3.

Benjamin Keith, born in 1763, third son of Levi, was principally a farmer, and owned an extensive tract of land on Main Street, though he also made shoes and operated his father's tannery. He married Martha, daughter of Colonel Simeon Cary, December 18, 1788, and had seven children; namely, Ziba, Arza, Bela, Charles, Polly, Jason, and Benjamin. Mr. Benjamin Keith died September 9, 1814. His wife died June 10, 1852, at the age of eighty-six years.

Ziba Keith, son of Benjamin and Martha (Cary) Keith, was born November 30, 1789, at the old homestead on Main Street. He was a shoemaker in early life, and carried on this business in the "Old Red Shop" of his ancestors. He taught his sons shoemaking also. May 29, 1 8 16, he was commissioned by Governor Brooks, Ensign of a Company in the Third Regiment of Infantry; and December 5, 1822, was promoted to be Captain, which title he retained through life. An upright and just man in all his dealings, and a kind neighbor, he was much respected. He married November 25, 1813, Sally Cary, daughter of Jonathan Cary, and by this union had nine children: Benjamin; Franklin; Martha C. ; Martin, who died in infancy; Martin L. ; Nancy, who died young; David and Jonathan (twins), the former of whom died in infancy; and Levi W. Mrs. Sally C. Keith died September 26, 1832, and Captain Ziba Keith married March 13, 1834, Polly, daughter of Daniel Noyes, of Abington. By his second wife he had three sons - Daniel N., Edwin, and Ziba Cary. The father died September 28, 1862, and the mother June 14, 1882.

Ziba Cary Keith, early learning that his success in life must depend largely upon his own e.vertions, applied himself betimes to the work before him. His industrial training began as soon as he was able to wield a hammer and drive pegs in the "Old Red Shop" and use a rake in the hay field. Meantime he diligently improved his opportunities for obtaining an education in the district schools and at Pierce Academy. At eighteen years of age he went to work in the shoe manufactor}' of his brothers, Martin L. Keith & Co., then doing a large business. He was afterward bookkeeper for them in Boston until July, 1S63, when he returned to Campello and started in business with Embert Howard, under the firm name of Howard & Keith. Thc\- conducted a dry-goods and variety store for two years and then sold out to Jonas Reynold. Si.x months later Mr. Keith bought the business, which, with the exception of the dry-goods department, for some time controlled by H. P. Hubbard, he carried on alone till 1SS2, when he disposed of the entire interests to Pitts & Hayward and Thayer & Whitman.

In 1875 and 1876 Mr. Keith served as Representative to the General Court. In 1879 he was one of the Selectmen of the town. In 1 88 1 he was a member of the Committee for drafting the city charter, and when Brockton was made a city, in 1881, he was elected the first Mayor, being re-elected in 1883, 1884, 1891, 1892, and 1893. He was State Senator from the Second Plymouth Senatorial District in 1887 and in 1888, and was Tax Collector in 1887-89. He was largely instrumental in organizing the Campello Co-operative Bank, which has been of great service in building the southerly wards of the city and stimulating the workmen in the many large factories to own their own homes. He was also Director and first Vice-President of the Brockton Savings Bank, Director of the Brockton National Bank, and one of the incorporators of the Plymouth County Safe Deposit and Trust Company, of which he is President. In January, 1890, he was appointed by Governor Ames on the State Commission of Health, Lunacy and Charity. He was' elected in the fall of 1892 a member of the Governor's Council, which office he held to 1896.

He has ever had the interests of Campello in mind, and has done much to promote the growth and prosperity of the place. He was a member of the Parish Committee several year.s, and when the society remodelled and enlarged their church in 1888 he was one of the Building Committee. He is prominently identified with the Commandery, Chapter, and Lodge of the local Masons. In politics he is a stanch Republican, and in religion connected with the South Congregational Church of Campello. Mr. Keith was a corporate member of the original street railwa}' corporation in Brockton, and Treasurer of same for several years, and is now Treasurer of the Monarch Rubber Company at Campello. Wherever he has served it has been to the satisfaction of the great mass of citizens and thus with honor to himself. During the mayoralty of Mr. Keith was inaugurated the system of sewerage for the city of Brockton which has recently been completed. Then also was brought about the building of the elegant new City Hall, and by the city in conjunction with the Old Colony Division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railway, the abolishment of sixteen grade crossings.

It is a well-known fact that much of the early prosperity of l^rockton was due to his able and energetic administration of its affairs and his wide knowledge of men and business, added to a courteous personality, which has endeared him to the hearts of his fellow-citizens. Mr. Bradford Kingman in his "History of Brockton," says, "He is a person as universally beloved and esteemed as any one whom it is our pleasure to know." Any one meeting him to know him could not but be impressed with his sterling integrity of character, while admiring his frankness and kindly bearing toward every person irrespective of nationality or station. He has a fine ear and a cultivated talent for music, and for forty years he was organist in the South Church.

Mr. Keith married on December 3, 1865, Abbie Frances Jackson, who was born October 21, 1848, daughter of Oliver and Malvina Frances Packard Jackson, of North l^ridgewater, now Brockton. They have one son,

Willie Clifton Keith. He was born August 31, 1866, married Eva M. Place, April 28, 1887, and has one son - Ziba Cary Keith, Jr., who was born June 13, 1888.

HEODORE T. VAUGHN, the pro- ^1 prietor of a saw-mill in Centre Carver, was born here, July 22, 1857, son of Thomas Vaughn, a farmer, who was also a native of the town. He grew to manhood on the home farm, having more than the usual advantages enjoyed by a country lad. After attending the district schools in his boyhood, he became a pupil of the Middleboro Academy when he was nineteen years old. Afterward he spent a term in the Eastman Business College of New York.

After leaving college he and his brother, James A. Vaughn, engaged in the nursery business, and carried it on for about five years. At the expiration of that time he withdrew from it, and assumed charge of a steam sawmill in Centre Carver, which he still operates. In this venture he has been quite successful. The mill is principally engaged in the manufacture of box boards. Mr. Vaughn has also been successful in raising cranberries for the city markets. On September 15, 1878, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Leach, daughter of Ezra H. and Nancy W. Leach, of Plymouth. Their three children are: Lillian M., born December 28, 1879; Bertha F. , born June 24, 1885; and Herbert J., born March 25, 1887. In politics Mr. Vaughn acts independently of party, and takes a deep interest in the labor question. He has served in the offices of Overseer of the Poor and Assessor, and he was Selectman for seven years. He is a member of the Order of United Workmen. Both he and his family attend the Baptist church.

lumber, after spending many years in seafaring, was born in VVareham, Mass., March lo, 1832, son of Judah and Bethia Hathaway. His father having died when he was two years old, as soon as he was able to be of service he went to work on a farm. He received very little schooling, but his natural intelligence has since adequately made up for that loss. After working as a farm hand until he was seventeen years old, he shipped before the mast on a New Bedford whaling-vessel, under the command of Captain Alden Besse. In his first voyage, which was a long one, lasting three years and a half, he went to the whalinggrounds of the Atlantic and Pacific. Before the end of his second voyage, which was made on a schooner from Marion, he had taken rank as an able seaman, and was promoted to the position of second mate. After that he made several whaling voyages, and at the age of thirty-three became master of a vessel. During the war he was mate of the brig "Altahama," which was seized by the famous Confederate privateer, the "Alabama." The brig was burned, and the crew were carried by the "Alabama" to one of the Azores, from which, after remaining a week, they were sent home.

Captain Hathaway owned shares in a number of the vessels which he sailed, and had an interest in several when he retired from the sea in 1869. In that year he settled in his present home, which has been his abode for nearly thirty years. He owns one thousand acres of land and two mills. In the mills he manufactures long lumber and shingles.

Captain Hathaway was married in i860 to Miss Ellen L. Lewis, of Rochester, Mass. He has five children - Mary L. , Elizabeth T., David L. K., Ellen A., and Hattie F. In politics he favors the Republican side, and was in the State legislature in 1869. Working his way from the penniless condition of a fatherless boy, he has well earned the ease and affluence he now enjoys.

ERBERT L. TINKHAM, Treasurer of the W. L. Douglas Shoe Com- - V ^ pany, is one of the capable and progressive young business men of the city of Brockton, Mass. A son of Charles C. and Abigail ("Ashley) Tinkham, he was born March 13, 1869, in Middleboro, Mass., and is a representative of one of the old families of that vicinity.

A Seth Tinkham served in the French and Indian War. John Tinkham, Mr. Herbert L. Tinkham 's great-grandfather, who was a farmer, was a lifelong resident of Middleboro, and a Deacon of the first church there. His son Josiah, the ne.xt in this line, was also a farmer of Middleboro. He was a man of character and ability, commonly called Captain Tinkham, as he was an officer in the Plymouth militia; and he was elected to the State Senate on the Democratic ticket. He lived to an advanced age. Five children grew up in the home of Captain Tinkham, only one of whom, Charles C, is living to-day.

Charles C. Tinkham was born and educated in Middleboro, and for thirty years has been in business in that place as a contractor. He is now si.\ty-two years of age. His wife, who also is living, is a daughter of Noah Ashley, of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Mass. They have reared two children - Herbert L. and Amelia C. The daughter is with her parents in Middleboro.

Commercial School, where he learned bookkeeping. His first position after leaving school was as book-keeper for Mitchell, Fales & Co., a shoe firm of Campello, with whom he remained two years. In 18S9 he was engaged as book-keeper in the W. L. Douglas factory, which position he filled for three years; and in 1893 he was elected to his present position of Treasurer of the well-known W. L. Douglas Shoe Company. The business has increased rapidly during the past five or six years. The position is a responsible one, requiring general financial ability, with sound judgment and thoroughness in matters of detail. Mr. Tinkham is regarded as one of the leading business men of Brockton, though not yet thirty years old. In 1896 he was elected a Director of' the Brockton, Bridgewater & Taunton Street Railroad.

He was married April 24, 1894, to Alice A., eldest daughter of W. L. Douglas. Mrs. Tinkham died December 30, 1895, aged twenty-six years. Mr. Tinkham is a member of Paul Revere Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ; Satucket Royal Arch Chapter; Harmony Lodge, No. 27, Knights of Pythias; and the Commercial Club of this city. He is also a member of tha Universalist church of Brockton.

REDERICK G. BRACKKTT, an en- (j terprising wood and lumber dealer of Kingston, Mass., was born in Exeter, N.H., September 20, 1854, son of George W. and Bathsheba (Eldridge) Brackett. His grandfather, William Brackett, was a native of New England. George VV. Brackett, who was a native of New Hampshire, for many years conducted a store in Colebrook, that State. He subsequently moved from that town to Everett, Mass., where he continued in mercantile business for the rest of his life.

Frederick G. Brackett began his education in the common schools of Colebrook, and then attended the academy at Fryeburg, Me. , from which he was graduated in 1S72. At an early age he was accustomed to assist his father in the store. When eighteen years old he went to Newton, Mass., where he was employed by the Hon. C. P. Hoogs, with whom he remained until Mr. Hoogs's death in 1877, when he came to Kingston, and purchased a farm here. After following agricultural pursuits for a few years, he engaged in his present business, conducting a saw-mill, and dealing in lumber and wood, and he now has a large and growing trade.

In politics Mr. Brackett acts with the Republican party, and is now in his second year of service as a Road Commissioner. He is an able and energetic business man, and a progressive citizen, taking an active interest in all public improvements. Since settling in Kingston, he has gained the good will and esteem of the townspeople, and is very popular in social circles. He is a member of Adams Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows of this town.

URGESS P. TERRY, a well-known machinist of Plymouth, Plymouth County, Mass., was born in Exeter, Washington County, R.I., August i, 1816, a son of Moses and Sarah Terry. He was reared on the home farm; and at the age of nineteen years he began to learn the machinist's trade in Pawtucket, R.I. After a period of five years he removed to Newton Upper Falls, Mass.; and thence in 1855 he came to

Plymouth, where he resided uninterruptedly until 1886. l'"or twenty-three years he acted as the repairer for the Old Colony Duck Mills, located at Chiltonville; and for a period of six years he was employed in a like capacity in the Russell Mills at Plymouth. Since 1886 he has lived at Chiltonville, and has been principally occupied with the care of a garden. In 1839 Mr. Terry married Miss Naomi Doten, a native of Plymouth, where she was born to Mr. and Mrs. Prince Doten on January 14, 1821. Mr. and Mrs. Terry are the parents of eight children; namely, Lucy M., Sarah R., N. Augusta, Lorenzo B., Alhion B., Viola V., Arthur L., and Ella D. Mr. Terry's political principles bring him into fellowship with the Democratic party. In religious faith he is a Universal ist. Mr. Terry has achieved a goodly degree of success in his industrial career, and he is now the possessor of a considerable amount of property in Plymouth. He has attained to a venerable age, and it is hoped that the passing of many more milestones of life is yet in store for him.

-BEL WASHBURN KINGMAN, M.D., was for many years the leading physician of Brockton; and his death, which occurred in 18S3, was the cause of universal sorrow. He was born April 22, 1806, on Pine Street, in the eastern part of the city, which was then a portion of old Bridgewater. His parents were the Hon. Abel and Lucy (Washburn) Kingman. The Kingman family, founded by Henry Kingman, who settled in Weymouth, Mass., in 1636, has for many years occupied a prominent position in this part of Plymouth County. The Hon. Abel Kingman, wlio was the owner of large estates, was a man of ability, Representative to the General Court, State Senator, and a leader

Abel Washburn, who was the seventh child, attended the schools of his native town, also the Bridgewater State Normal School, and was graduated from Amherst College at the age of twenty-four. As soon as his professional training was finished, he began to practise at Dartmouth, Mass., and subsequently settled permanently in North Bridgewater, now Brockton. A skilful and successful physician, he was kind-hearted and was conscientious in the discharge of his duties; and he won the love and respect of all who knew him best. For some time he was by many years the senior physician in the town. About twelve years prior to his death, a nervous trouble with which he was afflicted deprived him of sight, and he was obliged to retire from practice and from active participation in town and church matters, in which he had always been interested. In politics, Dr. Kingman in his early manhood was a Democrat. He was in office only once, serving as Postmaster of Brockton, under Presidents Buchanan and Pierce. Being a man filled with patriotism, during the war he became a Republican, and was an ardent admirer of President Lincoln. He belonged to no social organizations, not approving of secret orders. He died May 4, 1883, a few days after his seventy-seventh birthday.

Dr. Kingman was twice married. His first wife, formerly Miss Clarissa Alden, was a daughter of Williams Alden, who was a lineal descendant of John and Priscilla Alden, and also of Richard Williams, one of the founders of Taunton, Mass., and a cousin of Oliver Cromwell. His second wife, to whom he was united in i860, was Olive Tucker, daughter of Deacon Daniel Alden, of Randolph, Mass. Her father, who was a carpenter by trade, and was a contractor and builder, was a lineal descendant of John Alden. He was Senior Deacon in the Baptist church of Randolph. Through her grandmother, Mrs. Kingman was related to the Cary family. The Doctor left three sons, who attained prominence as drygoods merchants in Boston and New York. They are: A. Willard, residing in New York; Thomas S., who has retired from business, is living in Orange, N.J. ; and Barton E., who is in business in New York City, and has a residence on the Hudson at Yonkers. Three children of Dr. Alden died in infancy; and one, a daughter, Clara Clifford, married Captain Alexander Whelden, of Dartmouth, Mass., and died 1882.

DREW, who died on De- 7, 1S82, at his home in Plymouth, Mass. , where he was a highly respected resident, was born in this town, December 17, 1S09, son of William and Priscilla (Washburn) Drew. This branch of the Drew family, which is of English stock, was founded by John Drew, who came to Plymouth about forty years after the landing of the Pilgrims. Lemuel Drew, the father of William Drew, was a native and lifelong resident of Plymouth, and was prominent in the old church here, of which he was a Deacon for many years. On the maternal side, the late Mr. Winslow Drew was a descendant of Captain Miles Standish.

William Drew, Mr. Drew's father, was born in Plymouth, and became a prominent builder of his day. He erected many substantial buildings here, including the residences of Mrs. William Stoddard, and Mrs. Sue Davis on Court Street, which attest his thorough manner in completing his work. He conducted a very prosperous business under his personal supervision up to the time of his death, which took place when he was between sixty and seventy years old. He married Priscilla Washburn, a native of Kingston, Mass., and she became the mother of the following children: Priscilla Washburn; William Thomas; Winslow, the subject of this sketch; Betsey; Matilda; Theodore; Rufus Washburn; Maria Chilton; and George Prince. Of these the only ones now living are: Betsey, who is the widow of Thomas Allen, and resides in Boston; and Maria, who is the widow of Loten Jennings, and resides in New Orleans, La.

Winslow Drew was educated in the common schools, and after finishing his studies he learned the carpenter's trade. He was associated with his father in business for some years, later going into partnership with his brother, William T. Drew, with whom he carried on a very successful business. Among the buildings which were erected under his direction is the residence of Marston Watson, the house on the corner of Vernon and Court Streets, which is now occupied by Mr. Ripley; the residence of Mrs. Warren on Chilton Street; and the house where his daughter now resides. His last days of activity were spent mostly in the work of finishing; and he died at the age of seventy-three years, lacking ten days. In politics he was originally a Whig, later joining the Republican party. He joined Plymouth Lodge, A. F. & A. M., about the year 1858, and he advanced in Masonry to the Royal Arch degree, being a charter member of Samoset Chapter. In his religious views he was a Unitarian.

On March 2, 1833, Mr. Winslow Drew was united in marriage with Abby Winslow Tillson, of Plymouth, who survived him several years. She was a daughter of Hamblin and Susan (Bradford) Tillson, the former a native of Carver, Mass., and the latter of Plympton, Mass., and on her mother's side a direct descendant in the seventh generation of Governor Bradford. Hamblin and Susan (Bradford) Tillson were the parents of two sons and seven daughters, of whom Mrs. Drew was the last survivor. The others were: Henry, Susan Bradford, Ann Hamblin, Rebecca Foster, Mary Williams, Henry Hamblin, Maria, and one who tliccl in infancy.

Mr. and Mrs. Winslow Drew reared three children, as follows: Augusta Winslow, who on October 19, 1853, married William F. Spinney, of Lynn, Mass., and died November 22, 1864, aged thirty-one years; Edward Winslow, a carpenter by trade, who on February 17, 1870, married Betsey C. Holmes, of Cambridge, Mass., and died January 6, 1884, aged forty-eight years; and Emma F., a graduate of the Plymouth High School, who resides at the homestead in Plymouth, where she was born. Abby Winslow, widow of Winslow Drew, died December 9, 1896. Although nearly eighty-eight years of age she retained perfect control of her faculties, her eyesight, hearing, and memory being exceptionally good, even to the last hour of her long life. She was amiable and cheerful in disposition, a devoted wife and mother, and was beloved by all who knew her.

AVH) DELANO, a respected resident of Kingston, member of the Board of Selectmen, was born in Duxbury, November 30, 1827, son of Hosea and Hannah (Brewster) Delano. Mr. Delano's paternal ancestors were of French origin, and his mother was a descendant of Elder Brewster, the "Mayflower" Pilgrim. Oliver Delano, Mr. Delano's grandfather, served under General Washington, in the Revolutionary War, and was present at the surrender of General Burgoyne.

Hosea Delano was a native and lifelong resident of Duxbury, and during his active period he followed the trade of a carpenter. He was known and respected as a worthy, upright man, and a useful citizen. He was a Whig in politics. He died in 1844. ^^^ his children, the following survive: Deborah, wife of Lewis M. l^ailey, of Duxbury; David, the subject of this sketch; P'rederick, a resident of Marshfield; and Charles, who resides in Kingston.

David Delano was reared and educated in Duxbury. At the age of twenty he began to learn the carpenter's trade. Finishing his apprenticeship he worked as a journeyman for nearly forty years, or until 1886, and for many years past he has been a resident of Kingston. In 1885 he was elected a member of the Board of Selectmen, on which he has since served with the exception of a period of three years; and he has been Road Commissioner for six years. In politics he is a Republican.

Mr. Delano has been twice married. P'or his first wife he wedded Sylvia Chandler, who became the mother of three children, two of whom are living, namely: David H., who resides in Kingston; and Lucy, wife of Claude M. Chandler, of this town. His present wife was before marriage Martha Delano, of Duxbury. Of this union there were born five children, of whom two are living: M. Parker, who is a resident of Kingston ; and Walter E., of lilmvvood, Mass. In matters relating to the general welfare and improvement of the town, Mr. Delano has always evinced a deep interest. His ability and sound judgment in the transaction of public business have gained for him the sincere respect and esteem of his fellow-townsmen. He is a member of the Second Congregational Society.

iHARLES EVERETT DOUGLAS, proprietor of an extensive bakery in Plymouth, was born in this town, June 28, 1855, son of Nathan and Angeline (Thresher) Douglas. His ancestors for several generations have resided in Plymouth County. The family traces its origin to the Scotch Douglases, who were Lords of Douglas, and claimed a lineage extending back to A.D. 770. From that time, down to the union with England, representatives of the latter family figured conspicuously in the history of Scotland. They were among the chief supporters of Robert Bruce, and later took part in the various wars with England, and they fought in the famous Battle of Flodden Field. The Douglases were eleven times united by marriage to the Royal Family of Scotland, and once with that of England. Their many deeds of chivalry have been the foundation of various prose and poetical romances, including the celebrated poems of Sir Walter Scott, entitled "The Lady of the Lake," and "Marmion."

John Douglas, the founder of the Douglas family in America, who was born in Scotland in 1695, settled in Middleboro, Mass., in 1 719, and married Eunice Ratcliffe, of that town. Joseph Douglas, a descendant of John, born in North Yarmouth, followed the occupation of a farmer, and eiitered the Society of P'riends. A succeeding John Douglas, probably the great-grandfather of Charles E., was born in Middleboro, and served in the Revolutionary War as an Orderly Sergeant. He was paid off in Continental currency, the value of which may be inferred from the fact that Sergeant Douglas was obliged to pay sixty dollars of it for a gallon of molasses, and a hundred dollars for a pound of tea. Joshua Douglas, the grandfather of Charles E. , was engaged in agricultural pursuits at Halfway Pond during the active period of his life, and died in this town. Pie reared a family of eio-ht children, of whom Nathan was the fifth born. Having grown up on his father's farm, Nathan Douglas in early manhood began to work in a saw-mill at Half-way Pond, where he was afterward employed for many years. In the latter part of his life he was night watchman at the mill. He enjoyed the esteem and good will of his neighbors, and he died in Plymouth, at the age of sixty-five years. His wife, Angeline, who was a daughter of Jonathan Thresher, of this town, bore him four children - Nathan W., Charles E., Henry Lewis, and Elmer Edwards.

Charles Everett Douglas grew to manhood in Plymouth, obtaining his education in the common schools. Owing to impaired sight, he was obliged to relinquish his studies at an early age. When a young man he entered the general store of George Bramhall at Chiltonville as a clerk, and remained there for two years. In 1878 he became connected with the bakery business, driving a team for Mr. Phinney for some time. At a later date he eneaared in the same business for himself. Beginning in a small way, he gradually advanced until his enterprise developed into its present flourishing condition. He now has an oven covering an area of one hundred square feet, employs eight hands, runs two teams, and delivers bread and pastry over a large circuit.

On November 7, 1878, Mr. Douglas wedded Mercy B. Holbrook, a daughter of Gideon and Victorine (Simmons) Holbrook, both of whom are natives of Plymouth. After following the trade of a cooper in this town for many years, Gideon Holbrook became a fish packer, and he is now living in retirement at the home of his son, having reached the age of seventy-seven. He has been a Deacon of the Baptist church for nearly fifty years. His wife, Victorine, whose father was a sea captain, is descended from one of the "Mayflower" Pilgrims. She became the mother of seven children. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas have one son, Charles Everett, born April 23, 1880. Mr. Douglas takes an active interest in all matters relative to the general welfare of the town, and is regarded as one of its most energetic residents. He is connected with the Plymouth Mutual Benefit Association, and is a member of Plymouth Rock Lodge, No. 84, A. O. Y. W. Both Mr. and Mrs. Douglas are active members of the Baptist church.

LIVER COBB is a well-known business man of Marion. He was born on the farm where he now lives February 18, 1828. His parents, the Rev. Oliver and Hannah (Burgess) Cobb, reared four children, two sons and two daughters. At the age of fifteen Oliver went to sea, and in the ensuing two years visited many of the Atlantic ports, and made one voyage to Europe. At seventeen he went to Taunton, where he served an apprenticeship to the carpenter's trade. In 1849 he joined a band of gold seekers, who, starting from New York City, went by way of the Isthmus to California, taking si.\ months to reach their destination. Landing at San Diego, he remained there a short time. Then he proceeded to San Francisco, where he worked at his trade for three months. Going then to Mokelumne River, in the central part of the State, he was engaged in mining for four months. Returning to San Francisco, he formed a copartnership with a supposed friend, and, building a store, was engaged in mercantile pursuits for si.\ months. At the end of that time he returned to the mines for a four months' stay. On his return he found that his partner had sold the store and "skipped" the country, taking with him all the available funds. Mr. Cobb resumed mining, and met with fair success during the next two years. He then came East, arriving in Marion in May, 1853.

After his marriage Mr. Cobb again went to the Pacific Coast, and was engaged at the mines for nearly a year and a half. On his return to Marion he invested his hard-earned money in his present farm, the homestead on which he was born and reared. In 1857 he made a third trip to California, where he spent six months in disposing of property which he had acquired there. He then went to Kansas, intending to make that his future home, but came to the conclusion that Massachusetts was good enough. In 1862 he enlisted in defence of the Union, joining as a private Company I, Thirty-thiid Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being mustered into service in Lynnfield. He subsequently participated in the battles of Chancel lorsvi lie, Beverly Ford, and Gettysburg. After the latter engagement Mr. Cobb had a severe attack of pneumonia, which necessitated his being sent to Frederick City Hospital, where he remained three months. From there he was sent to Baltimore, where he was honorably discharged in 1864. Except when prevented by ill health, he has since been industriously employed in agricultural pursuits, having a well-kept farm of thirty acres.

In 1853 Mr. Cobb married Lucy Ellis, by whom he is now the father of three children - Oliver, George, and Albert. He affiliates with the Republican party, and for seven years served as a member of the School Committee in Marion. He is an active member of the Congregational Church, in which he has served as Deacon for eight years; and he is a member of William Logan Post, No. i. Grand Army of the Republic, of New Bedford.

TAYLOR HARRINGTON, proprietor of the Oregon House, a popular hotel in Hull, much patronized by summer guests, was born October 14, 1849, under the roof of the old Pearl Street House, corner of Pearl and Milk Streets, Boston, son of Abel and Sophia Lyman (Scates) Harrington. He was named after President Zachary Taylor, who had been recently inaugurated. His twin brother, who died at the age of five years and si.\ months, was named after the American Commander in the Mexican War, Winfield Scott.

The Harringtons are of English stock and have been residents of the old Bay State for over two hundred and fifty years. The immigrant progenitor of this branch of the family was Robert Harrington born in 1616, who was a landed proprietor in Watertown, Mass., as early as 1642, was made a freeman in 1663, and died in 1707. The stone that marks his grave in Mount Auburn Cemetery is still in a good state of preservation. Beside it is that of his wife, Susanna George Harrington, who was born in 1632, and who was the mother of thirteen children. Thomas, the ninth child, born April 20, 1665, was made a freeman April 18, i6go, and died March 29, 171 2. On April i, 16S6, he married Rebecca, the widow of John White, and a daughter of John Bern is. Their son George, born August 31, 1695, married in 171 5, Hepzibah P"iske, who died in 1736, having had thirteen children. The ninth child, John, was the ne.xt in the line of descent. Born December 14, 1719, he married November 13,1740, Sarah Barnard, of Waltham, Mass., who had eight children. The fifth of these children, Abraham, born in 1750, on November 5, 1776, married Annie Russell, of Framingham, Mass., who bore him eleven children.

grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in Weston, Mass., in 1787, and spent his life as a farmer in that town. He was a Democrat, took a prominent part in public affairs, and held the office of Deputy Sheriff of Middlese.x County for many years. He married Achsah Vilas, of Waltham, who had by him ten children, three of whom are living. These are : Luther Harrington, Jr., who married Emily Hagar, of Weston, Mass., and has two children - Eliza and Edith; John O. A., who married Abigail Jones, of Weston, and has four children - Boutwell, Mabel, Luther, and Sophia; and Charlotte Fiske Harrington, a widow. The father died July 13, 1850, the mother on September 15, 1855. Abel Harrington, born in Weston, August ig, 1815, was educated in the public schools of his native town. In his early manhood, for about four years, he was employed in the old Pearl Street House, corner of Pearl and Milk Streets, Boston. From there he went to Newton, Mass., where he was engaged in hotel-keeping for about twenty years. His next and last removal was to Hull, where he was the proprietor and manager of the Oregon House. His death occurred on March g, 1 88 5. He was a Democrat in politics. On July 7, 1842, he married Sophia Lyman, daughter of Benjamin and Lovey (Lyman) Scates, of Milton, N.H. Three of their seven children are living, namely: Zachary Taylor, the subject of this sketch; Edmund Jackson, born July 10, 1857; and Lena S., born January 3, 1862. The mother, Mrs. Sophia L. Harrington, is now a resident of Hull. A Unitarian in religious faith, she was a member of the church in Newton, Mass.

After leaving school, Z. Taylor Harrington worked for his father until the breaking out of the Southern Rebellion, when he found employment in the Arsenal at Watertown.

After spending two years there, he worked for one year in the United States Hotel in Boston, and for one year in his father's employment at Newton. In 1868, the following year, he and his elder brother engaged in the hotel business in Brighton, and thereafter conducted the Cattle Fair Hotel for five years. Then, in 1876, he removed to Hull, and took charge of the Oregon House, which he has since conducted. He has practically rebuilt the hotel, besides making many improvements. Back of the hotel he has a fine residence, erected in 1888, which commands a delightful ocean view. Mr. Harrington was married April 30, 1872, to Miss Jessie Sanderson, daughter of Charles W. and Helen B. (Fletcher) Sanderson, of Brighton, Mass. They have six children, as follows, namely: Sidney Scott Harrington, born February 15, 1 873) who on August 12, 1896, married Florence Leslie, of Roxbury, Mass.; Florence, born July 31, 1874; Fanny Scates, born October i, 1875; Marion Leslie, born November 4, 1877; Jessie L., born October 13, 1879; and Ruth A., born September 18, 1889.

Mr. and Mrs. Harrington hold liberal views on the subject of religion. In politics Mr. Harrington is a stanch Republican. He has held for fifteen years the position of Moderator at the town meetings of Hull, a striking mark of the confidence of his fellow-citizens in his ability and fairness. In 1889 he represented the town in the State legislature. He is a member of Nonantum Lodge, No. 116, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Brighton, Mass. It is worthy of note that the first man killed in the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775, was Daniel Harrington, whose name is on the monument; and the last man from Massachusetts to die in that war was also a Harrington.

KRY T. ANGLIM, an enterprising .nd successful insurance man and real estate broker of Brockton, Mass., was born in Braintree, this State, June 28, i860, a son of Patrick B. and Margaret (McNamara) Anglim. Patrick B. Anglim, who was a shoe cutter, and followed his trade most of his life, worked many years in Brockton, where he died November 29, 1896, aged sixty-seven years. He had a family of eight children, six sons and two daughters, and lost but one, the eldest.

Henry T. Anglim, the third child, was graduated from the Braintree High School in 1877. He began his business life in the ofifice of Frank Uupee, wool broker, on Federal Street, Boston, where he remained three months, next obtaining a position as ofifice boy for F"axon, Elms & Co., 115 High Street, Boston, the well-known importers and dealers in shoe manufacturers' goods. He was with this firm four years, rising to the position of salesman. In the last year one of the junior partners, Mr. A. J. Foster, now of A. J. Foster & Co., loi Bedford Street, Boston, withdrew to establish a business of his own as a dealer in leather and findings, and Mr. Anglim went with him. After being with Mr. Foster some four years, drumming the shoe trade in Brockton and the surrounding towns, in 1884 he became book-keeper for Charles F. Porter & Co., of Brockton. This firm disposed of their business four years later, and during the ensuing year Mr. Anglim was employed as floor manager in the Boston store, Edgar & Reynolds, proprietors, Brockton. His next engagement was in the employ of I. K. Snell, and he was subsequently engaged as book-keeper for Stacy, Adams & Co., of Boston, and as salesman for J. E. Peckman & Co., of the same city.

Henry T. Anglim

in Brockton as special agent for tiie Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York, and was later connected with the office of F. W. Sargent, who also was in the insurance business. In October, 1892, the insurance partnership of Sargent, Anglim & Keith was established, but ten months later Messrs. Sargent and Keith withdrew. Since that time Mr. Anglim has been sole proprietor of the business, which is steadily increasing under his alert and enterprising directorship. He carries all kinds of insurance, making a specialty of fire and life risks, and is general agent for South-eastern Massachusetts for the Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York.

In real estate, and mortgages also, Mr. Anglim has an extensive business. In October, 1893, he started to form a syndicate for the purchase of a tract of forty-six acres lying south of Pleasant Street, now known as Intervale Park; and in January, 1894, after many discouragements, the syndicate was organized. In October of the same 3'ear the first buildinglot was sold, and the first house started ; and since then, out of a total of one hundred and eighty-seven lots, one hundred and sixty-seven have been sold, and sixty-seven houses begun, some of which are finished, costing from two thousand to ten thousand dollars above the underpinning - -a remarkable record for a period of only two years, and hard-time years at that. The company has expended about twenty thousand dollars on streets and other improvements. Mr. Anglim has other land to develop: a tract of eighty acres at Rangeley Park, Brockton Heights; eighty acres at the south end, formerly the P. and N. Copeland farm; and several smaller tracts in different parts of the city.

of Electric Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; belongs to Nemasket Encampment; the Royal Arcanum; Brockton Council, No. 848; Brockton Colony Pilgrim Fathers, No. 138; Garfield Commandery, United Order of Golden Cross, and K. A. Essenic Order. He is connected with the Porter Evangelical Church, and was nine years head usher, and five years Secretary and Treasurer of the Sunday-school.

(sTVUGUSTUS M. BEARSE, Town Clerk, fcjj Treasurer, and Collector of Middle- ^ '^ V..^ boro, Mass., was born in Chatham, Barnstable County, this State, October 8, 1853, a son of Reuben L. and Mercy (Taylor) Bearse. Reuben L. Bearse was in business for a number of years as a merchant tailor, and is now living retired in Chelsea, Mass. He has been blessed with a family of six children - Augustus M., Abbie E., Manchester E., Erastus T., Mercy L., and Annie E.

Augustus M. Bearse grew to manhood in Chatham, imbibing health and strength from the saline breezes of the old Cape town. He was graduated from the Chatham High School, and then began to learn the tailor's trade with his father. The work suited him, and with natural taste and skill he soon became popular as a man's outfitter. In course of time he succeeded his father in business, and about 1886 opened an establishment in Middleboro.

He had been active for some time in politics as a Republican, and in 1890 he was appointed Postmaster. The duties of this position in the civil service required all his attention. Accordingly, he left the world of trade, and for four years presided at the post-office. Being relieved by the appointment of his successor in 1894, he has since that time had much financial and political business to attend to. He is auditor of the Co-operative Bank of Middleboro, Secretary of the Plymouth County Republican Committee, and, as stated above, is Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Collector. Mr. Bearse is a man of mature judgment and practical ability, and, needless to say, enjoys the confidence and respect of his townsmen.

He was married February 5, 1873, to Clara G. Kent, of Chatham, daughter of George N. and Clara C. (Kendrick) Kent. One daughter, Gertrude A., who blessed this union, has passed to the world beyond. Mr. Bearse is prominent in various fraternal organizations, as well as in political circles, belonging to St. Martin's Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ; Middleboro Lodge, No. 143, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Colfa.x Encampment, Independent Order of Odd Fellovvs; and the Improved Order of Red Men. He is a member of the Congregational church.

ALLACE C. FLAGG, a prominent man of Brockton, was born in Braintree, Vt. , June 26, 1851, son of Austin and Elvira (Howard) Flagg. The Flaggs are one of the old families of Worcester, Mass., that from there have scattered throughout New England. William Flagg, the grandfather of Wallace C, died in Old Orchard, Me., at the age of thirty-five years, leaving four children to the care of his widow. Three of these were: William, Austin, and Lucina. Austin Flagg lost his eyesight in assisting to put out a conflagration. He, however, excelled in mental computations. Some seventy years ago he left Worcester, and was one of the early settlers in Braintree, Vt. For a number of years he was engaged in farming and lumbering, owned large tracts of timber land, and operated three saw- mills. A stanch Republican, he was one of the active politicians of Braintree. He died in 1874, aged sixty-seven years. His wife, who is a daughter of Nathan Howard, of Braintree, Vt. , is eighty years old, and resides in her native town. .She did not ride on a railroad train until she was over sixty years of age. When she was over seventy years old, she travelled alone through California and the West. She is a member of the Congregational church, to which her husband also belonged. They had eleven children, four of whom, three sons and a daughter, are living. Two of their sons fought in the war of the Rebellion, George W. in the Second Vermont Regiment, and Watson O. in the Ninth Regiment Vermont Infantry. George, who is yet living, served four years, and held the rank of Captain when he was discharged. Watson O. was less than sixteen years of age when he enlisted. He served three years, and held the rank of Sergeant when his term of service was ended. George W. and Persis are now living in Vermont. Waldo ]., who is a drover, and man ages a general store, is in Miller, Custer County, Neb. Dayton W. is engaged in farming in the same county, in the township of Oconto.

Wallace C. Flagg received a limited education, attending school from three to six months in the year. He earned his first wages when eight years of age. The amount was eight dollars, part in postage stamps, for which he "performed a month's work in the hayfield, under the hot sun of July. Hiring out at intervals as a farm hand, he remained with his parents until he was twenty years old. He then entered on a somewhat checkered career. For some time he was employed in Boston as horse-car conductor. Following that he was for five months brakeman on the passenger express of the Boston & Albany Rail- road between Boston and Springfield. He next entered the employ of the Boston Ice Company, with whom he remained eleven years. In that period he built ice-houses, cut, packed, and shipped ice, delivered ice to customers, collected bills, and at times acted as foreman. In March, 1S82, he purchased the stock in trade, including the horses and wagons, of Mr. W. F. Cleveland, of Brockton, who had been in the ice business twenty years. During the first three months he met with the most determined opposition; but he eventually conquered it, and carried on a successful business until 1895. On April 15 of that year he disposed of his retail trade and his teams, and since then has been engaged in developing the wholesale business. He cuts his own ice from the reservoir. Factory Pond, and four or five other ponds. In connection with his ice business he has a blacksmith shop, which he has owned some twelve years. Mr. Flagg has largely invested in real estate. He owns twelve acres of land on East Union Street, on the east side of the railroad track. He has made arrangements with the railroad company to lay a private track, as he intends to erect business blocks there. He owns one thousand and four feet between Lawrence and Union Streets - all desirable land, unspoiled by grade crossings. The large lumber yard of H. S. Richmond on Court Street belongs to Mr. Flagg, also the stables occupied by the City Ice Company of Brockton, and a number of tenement houses. He was one of the first stockholders and directors of the East Side Street Railroad - one of the first electric railways in the State - and acted as Director some five years.

Mr. Flagg was married in October, 1880, to Angle A., daughter of Rufus Newton Flint, of Braintree, Vt. Of the three children born to him, Lena, a little maid of ten, is living.

In politics he is a Republican, and he has been elected to the City Council from Ward 2. Made a Mason when twenty-one years of age, he belongs at present to Phoeni.x Lodge, West Randolph, Vt. ; and for the past five years he has been a member of the Commercial Club. He attends the Universalist church. Mr. Flagg's success is largely due to his close attention to business. Since his marriage his wife has been an able and intelligent helper. They did all the book-keeping together eight years.

NDREW GALE, a well-known builder and building mover of Brockton, born in 1850 in Moriah, Franklin County, N. Y., is a son of Ezra and Salome (Pierce) Gale. The family originally came from New Hampshire. Eliphalet, the grandfather, who was a farmer in Franklin, N. H., married a Miss Cass, who bore him eleven children. One of these, Jerusha, is still living, being now ninety-two years old. Ezra, the. youngest, who was born in Franklin, moved with his parents to New York State. He was a farmer, and he served the community as a Trustee of the district school. He- was united in marriage with Salome, daughter of Pliram Pierce, of Moriah. By this union there were seven children, all of whom are now living. They are: Andrew, Roderick, Cyrus, Albert, Luetta, Cordelia, and Watson. Andrew Gale was educated in the public schools of Moriah and at Franklin Academy. He worked on his father's farm for some time before he was nineteen years old. Then he was similarly employed on other farms for four years. Afterward, for one year, he worked as lineman for the Western Union Telegraph Company. Since then he has been engaged in building and moving. Coming to Brockton in 1874, he was first employed by

E. H. Kini;man. In 1882 he began in a small way to work for himself, and soon after found that he was fully capable of conducting the business. At the present time he employs from six to twelve men, besides six horses, doing work in Nantucket and other places, as well as Brockton. He is also profitably engaged in farming. In 1884 he married Lucy W., daughter of C. E. Kingman, of Brockton. In politics he is a Republican He acceptably served the town in the capacity of Overseer of the Poor for two years.

JDWIN W. WHITING, of Rockland, ^ Mass., founder of the first clothing store in the town, is a successful business man who has carved his fortune with his own hands. He was born in Hanover, Mass., December 6, 1833, a son of Piam C. and Sarah (Brooks) Whiting, both of Hanover. Piam C. Whiting, who was a shoemaker, died at the age of forty-five. His wife lived to be seventy-three years old. They were the parents of five children, as follows: one deceased; Edwin W., the subject of this sketch; Angeline, living in Rockland; Piam A., deceased; and Maria, residing in this town.