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Catherine M. McNamara, and they are the parents of four children: Thomas E., of further mention; Girard B., a graduate of West Point Military Acad- emy, who served in France during the World War with the 602nd Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces, ranking as captain; Catherine L., an in- structor in an American school in the City of Mex- ico; and John, who is residing at home with his parents.
Thomas E. Troland, eldest son of Thomas H. and Catherine M. (McNamara) Troland, was born in New London, Connecticut, January 22, 1893. He was educated in the city public schools, finishing with graduation from Bulkeley High School with
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the class of 1909. In 1910 he began the study of law under the preceptorship of Hull, McGuire & Hull, of the New London bar, continuing with that firm until 1914, when he was admitted to the bar. He at once began the practice of law in New London and there con- tinues, well established in public confidence and well advanced along the pathway which leads to suc- cess.
He is a member of the New London County and the Connecticut State Bar associations, his standing among his contemporaries of these asso- ciations being of the highest.
When the World War made its demands among the young men of the nation, Mr. Troland quickly responded, and in May, 1917, was a student at the First Officers' Training School at Plattsburg, New York. He passed all required tests and was com- misioned second lieutenant, 38th Regiment of In- fantry, 3rd Division, United States army. On No- vember 1, 1917, he was transferred to the Coast Artillery Corps, and stationed at Fort Monroe, Vir- ginia, where he served as instructor of artillery at the Coast Artilley School. He was honorably discharged from the United States army at the close of the war, ranking as first lieutenant. Hc is now a member of the Reserve Corps, and a captain of Battery A, 192nd Artillery, Connecticut National Guard, with a record of most useful and honorable service.
In politics, Captain Troland is a Republican. He is affiliated with Trumbull Lodge, No. 48, Knights of Pythias; John Coleman Prince Post of the American Legion, and is an attendant of St. James' Protestant Episcopal Church.
Mr. Troland married, August 18, 1917, Roberta Morgan, of New London, daughter of Dr. George S. and Etta (Henderson) Morgan.
THURMAN PARK MAINE, M.D .- The name of Maine in New London county, Connecticut, rep- resents one of the oldest and most honored families in the county, members of which have distinguished themselves in the trades and the professions, not only within the boundaries of New London county, but in many parts of the United States, and even abroad. Of the younger members of this family, Dr. Thurman Park Maine, now a practicing physi- cian of North Stonington, is one of the most note- worthy.
Dr. Maine is a son of Isaac and Betsey A. (Maine) Maine. Isaac Maine was born in North Stonington, Connecticut, and during all his life- time was one of the leading farmers of New Lon- don county. He died in 1915, and his wife survives him, still living on the old home farm. She was born in Ledyard, in the same county.
Receiving his early education in the district schools of North Stonington, the young man then went to the Wheeler High School, of North Ston- ington, later taking a course at the New London Business College. Then, having decided on the medical profession as his life work, he entered the
Medico-Chirurgical College, of Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania, which is now a part of the University of Pennsylvania, and from this institution he was graduated in 1912, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. For his hospital practice Dr. Maine remained in Philadelphia, as interne at the Medico- Chirurgical Hospital. He also took a special course in obstetrics at the Philadelphia Lying-In Charity Hospital. Returning to Connecticut he engaged in the private practice of medicine in Norwich for one year, and upon the death of his father, in 1915, returned to his native town.
Dr. Maine has not been permitted to confine his activities to those matters incident to his personal interest. He is affiliated with the Democratic party and has served as a member of the Town Com- mittee, and was elected a member of the Town School Committee, then elected auditor. In 1912 he was elected to the State Legislature as repre- sentative of the town of North Stonington, in the session of 1913, and while at the Capitol was placed on the Public Health and Safety Committee, and served as secretary of same. He is now health officer and medical examiner of the town of North Stonington. He served as secretary of the organi- zation composed of the members of the legislature from New London county.
Dr. Maine is a member of the Norwich Medical Association, of the New London County Medical Society, of the Connecticut State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association.
Socially and fraternally the doctor is also promi- nent. He is an influential member of North Stonington Grange, No. 138; also a member of Pawcatuck Lodge, No. 90, Frec and Accepted Masons. He is a member of Palmer Chapter, No. 28, Royal Arch Masons; of Mystic Council, Royal and Select Masters, of Mystic, Connecticut; of Narragansett Commandery, No. 27, Knights Tem- plar, of Westerly, Rhode Island; of Norwich Con- sistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite; and of Palestine Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Providence, Rhode Island.
Dr. Maine married, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 25, 1910, Harriet Maria Miner, daugh- ter of Rolland Smith and Lucy C. (Brown) Miner, leading members of the farming community of North Stonington. Mrs. Maine was born in this town, and is a member of the Connecticut Society of the Descendants of the Mayflower. Dr. and Mrs. Maine have three daughters, all born in North Stonington: Katherine Brown, born on September 2, 1912; Eleanor Louise, born on October 8, 1916; and Ruth Elizabeth, who was born on March 12, 1919.
LEWIS CLARK GADBOIS-The Gadbois fam- ily, well known in East Lyme, Connecticut, is of French ancestry, three generations having been active in the life of the town. The present repre- sentative of the family, Lewis Clark Gadbois, is a
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merchant of New London, and a grandson of the founder.
Peter Gadbois came from Montreal, Canada, and settled at North Stonington, in New London county, Connecticut, later moving to Central Vil- lage, where he engaged in farming. Peter Gadbois married Mary Stuart, of North Stonington, a de- scendant of early Colonial family. Later, Peter Gadbois moved to the town of East Lyme and bought a farm, upon which his wife died. Soon after his wife's death, in 1886, he returned to North Stonington, where he died, in 1888. They were the parents of four children: Washington Irving, of further mention; George Orrin; Isabella Stuart, and Ardella.
Washington Irving Gadbois, eldest son of Peter and Mary (Stuart) Gadbois, was born in North Stonington, Connecticut, February 22, 1847. He moved with the family to Central Village, where he was his father's assistant. In 1861 he enlisted in Company E, Ist Regiment, Connecticut Cavalry, and served with the cavalry division of the Army of the Potomac under General Sheridan until the close of the Civil War. He was engaged in over forty battles and came through them all unharmed. After the war he was employed in government serv- ice in Washington for a short time, then returned to the old farm in Central Village. He was for many years a conductor on the Vermont Central railroad, but finally retired and located in the town of East Lyme, where he became prominent in public life and a landowner, having four farms in the town. He was selectman of the town, assessor, and in 1909 was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, and from 1911 to 1913 he was doorkeeper of the Connecticut State Senate, and recognized as a most efficient officer.
Washington I. Gadbois married Josephine Will- iams, and to them were born the following chil- dren : Walter T .; Edward A .; Lewis C., of whom further; Wilford L .; Clyde E., deceased; Jennie B., wife of Louis Monroe, and Flora D.
Lewis Clark Gadbois, son of Washington Irving and Josephine (Williams) Gadbois, was born in the town of East Lyme, New London, Connecticut, January 17, 1882. He attended the public schools and was graduated from the Niantic High School. At the age of sixteen he enlisted for the Spanish- American War, but was immediately discharged when his true age was discovered. Later, he served five years in the Connecticut National Guard. Until coming of age, he was his father's farm assistant. He spent two years traveling in different parts of the State. Upon his return to East Lyme he mar- ried, and spent four years in the employment of the East Lyme Trolley Company. In March, 1911, he established a grocery business in New London, on Truman street, where he yet continues a pros- . perous business (1921).
In politics, Mr, Gadbois is a Republican. He is a member of Pequot Lodge, Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, and the Junior Order United Amer- ican Mechanics.
Mr. Gadbois married, in 1904, Catherine Conklin, born in East Lyme, November 8, 1881, daughter of Matthew B. and Lavinia Conklin, they the parents of: Catherine, Harry, William, and Frank Conklin. Mr. and Mrs. Gadbois are the parents of four children: Francis Lewis, born May 26, 1905; Mat- thew Irving, who died in 1909, aged two years, nine months; Washington Irving (2), born May 26, 1909; and Lincoln Stuart, born December 11, 1920.
HENRY H. VIGNOT-Since 1906 Mr. Vignot has been connected with poster advertising com- panies in New Haven and New London, Connec- ticut, his present relation to the business being as president of the New London-Norwich Poster Advertising Company, of New London. Henry H. Vignot is a son of Alfred and Marietta (Ferguson) Vignot, of New York City. Alfred Vignot died in 1891, his widow marrying (second) Alfred Van Buren, who died in 1910. Her death followed in 1914.
Henry H. Vignot was born in New York City, March 18, 1887, and was educated in the public schools of New York. He later spent two years as a student of electrical engineering, but in 1902, at the age of fifteen, he began his connection with business life as assistant in his step-father's office, the latter being an advertising specialist. He re- mained with his step-father for a time, then, in 1906, located in New Haven, Connecticut, where he became connected with a poster advertising com- pany, and remained seven years. In 1913 he located in New London, and there organized the New Lon- don-Norwich Poster Advertising Company, Henry H. Vignot, president and treasurer. He is a pro- gressive, energetic, business man, thoroughly con- versant with every detail of the business he man- ages, and is one of the young business men of New London whose further rise may be safely predicted.
Mr. Vignot is independent in political action, and a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, of Norwich. He is affiliated with New London Lodge, No. 360, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; the Thames Club; Rotary Club, of New London; and the Chamber of Commerce, of New London and Norwich. Mr. Vignot married, in June, 1906, Ellen Dickson, of New York City, and they are the parents of three children: Isabelle, Henry, and Marietta.
HON. SAMUEL VICTOR PRINCE-The posi- tion of the Hon. Samuel Victor Prince, of New London, Connecticut, is of peculiar interest to the people of the county and State, as he is, undoubt- edly, the youngest judge in Connecticut, if not in New England.
Judge Prince is a son of Samuel and Emma (Beebe) Prince, residents of New London. Samuel Prince was born in Dudley, England, and was edu-
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cated there. When he reached his early manhood he looked Westward, across the seas, and believed that here he would find greater opportunities of success than in the Mother Country. Accordingly, he came to the United States and located in New London, Connecticut. This was in 1880, at which time he entered the brokerage field, also branching out into real estate and insurance. He was most successful, and developed a large and wide-reaching business. He has been closely identified with the course of progress which has placed the city of New London in the last forty years among the leading industrial and residential centers of the State. Mr. Prince is now one of the most promi- nent men in his line in New London, and handles very large interests. His wife, who was born in Noank, in the town of Groton, Connecticut, dicd on June 22, 1918.
Samuel Victor Prince was born in New London, Connecticut, December 24, 1892, and was the young- est of nine children. Receiving his early education in the public schools of New London, he was grad- uated from the Bulkeley High School of this city, in the class of 1910. Thereafter, he took a post- graduate course at the Bulkeley High School, ex- tending over one year. In 1911 he entered the Boston University, from which he was graduated in 1915, with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. Dur- ing his first year at Boston University, Judge Prince took a special course at Harvard University also, 19II-1912.
In 1915, Judge Prince was admitted to the Con- necticut bar, and in the same year entered upon the general practice of law in New London, as partner of the Hon. Richard P. Freeman, representative to the United States Congress from the Second Dis- trict since 1915. The offices of the firm are in the Plant building, in New London. The rise of the young attorney was rapid and sure. He was made assistant judge of the City and Police Court of New London under Judge William B. Coit, and upon the death of Judge Coit, was appointed judge. He was reappointed to the same office on July I, 1921. Thus, at only twenty-eight years of age, Judge Prince attained a position of dignity and trust in the community-responsibility rarely en- trusted to men without years of experience and the ripened judgment gained therefrom.
Politically, Judge Prince is a leader of the Repub- lican party. He is a member of the New London County Bar Association, and is an influential mem- ber of the New London Chamber of Commerce. Personally, he is a man among men-approachable, and with a friendly spirit toward every man, and deservedly popular.
Fraternally, Judge Prince is also prominent. He is a member of Brainard Lodge, No. 102, Free and Accepted Masons, of New London; a member of Union Chapter, No. 7, Royal Arch Masons; Cushing Council, Royal and Select Masters; Palestine Com- mandery, Knights Templar, of New London; and of Pyramid Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles
of the Mystic Shrine, of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Socially, Judge Prince is widely sought, and is a member of the leading clubs of the city, including the Thames Club, the Harbor Club, and the Ma- sonic Club. He has not declined to identify himself with the religious progress of the day, and is a member of St. James' Episcopal Church.
EMANUEL ALEXANDER HENKLE, M.D .- In far away Russia was born, August 18, 1874, in the historic city of Moscow, Dr. Hinkle, now one of the leading physicians and surgeons of the city of New London, Connecticut, and there he spent his first sixteen years. His father, Alexander Henkle, was a merchant of Moscow, and gave his son the advantages of the city schools, but in 1890 the young man decided that the new world offered better educational opportunities, and leaving his home came to the United States alone, finding home and employment in New York City. In later years his parents, Alexander and Anna (Bay- liss) Henkle, came to the United States, the father establishing in the mercantile business in New York City, where he is now living retired, his wife having passed away.
In New York the lad, Emanuel A. Henkle, found his first employment in a drug store, his ultimate ambition, however, having long been the medical profession. He later entered Cornell Medical Col- lege, and in 1899, at the age of twenty-five, he was graduated from that institution with the degree of M. D.
He had decided upon his location, and at once came to New London, Connecticut, where he began practice the year of his graduation. Twenty- two years have since elapsed and Dr. Henkle has grown and developed with the years until he ranks with the leading practitioners of medicine and surgery in the city. His medical practice is general, although he is an expert in the use of the X-Ray. For nineteen years he served on the staff of Me- morial Hospital, New London, until it became the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. He is now on the staff of the Home Memorial Hospital, and physician to the New London Day Nursery. His clientele is large, and he has the perfect confidence of the community in which his entire professional life has been passed. His offices are at No. 51 Federal street, he purchasing that find old house in 1901 and retaining it as both residence and office until 1918, when he removed his home to Ocean Beach near by. He has since converted the build- ing into an office building, which has become head- quarters for doctors, several physicians of the city having offices there.
Dr. Henkle is a member of the New London County, State, and New London City Medical so- cieties, having served the city society as secretary and president, and a member of the American Medical Association. He is United States pension examiner and was medical examiner to the New London draft board during our war with Germany,
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1917-1918. He has also served his city as member of the school board. In politics he is an Inde- pendent. His club, the John Winthrop; his fra- ternal order, the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows; his society, the Independent Order B'nai Brith.
On October 8, 1899, Dr. Henkle married, in Mont- ville, Connecticut, Sophia Shimauk, born in Mos- cow, Russia, daughter of Benjamin and Pauline (Hoffman) Shmauk. Dr. and Mrs. Henkle are the parents of three children, all born in New London: Dorothy Lucile, a graduate of Connecticut College for Women, class of 1921; Robert Theodore, and Edward Ralf, both of whom are students in Bulkeley High School.
JOSEPH ROODE, SR .- Although a farmer and a man of large business interests, Joseph Roode was widely known throughont Connecticut as a ready public speaker, a strong debater, and as a man of public spirit, In his own community he was known for his kindness of heart, his spirit of charity, his readiness to aid all good causes, and his fairness. He was a warm personal friend of Captain John K. Bucklyn, principal of Mystic Val- ley Institute, and for twenty-five years they were near and dear to one another. Mr. Roode was a great lover of books, and through his reading and intense thirst for knowledge became possessed of an excellent education. He had a natural gift for public speaking, and from the rich storehouse of his mind, aided by a good memory, he could draw facts that rendered him an opponent to be feared in public debate.
Joseph Roode, son of Solomon and Mercy Roode, was born in Plainfield, Connecticut, December I, 1834, and died at his home in the town of Griswold, New London county, Connecticut, February 27, 1905. He attended the district school, and spent his early years in Plainfield, where he owned and for several years conducted a lumber yard very successfully. He there took active part in public affairs, serving as first selectman and as a member of the school committee. About 1860 he retired from the lumber business and bought the Fry home- stead in the town of Griswold, New London county, the former home of his wife, Frances (Fry) Roode. This farm of four hundred and fifty acres is situ- ated on the turnpike between Hartford, Connec- ticut, and Providence, Rhode Island, and was formerly known as the Fry Tavern Farm. Mr. Roode cultivated his purchase for more than forty years, dealing also extensively in hay and cattle, and giving employment to many men. He was a successful farmer and prospered abundantly.
A Republican in politics, Mr. Roode served the town of Griswold as first selectman, justice of the peace, and in the years 1876 and 1885 represented the town in the General Assembly at Hartford. During his last term, he was chairman on the Committee of Humane Institutions. He spoke at
length on several pending measures, and gained high reputation as a ready debater and a convincing speaker. He was one of the founders of the Hope- ville Lyceum, and took a leading part in lyceum debates. He was frequently called upon to speak in public, and never failed to entertain and instruct his audience. He was a member and a past chan- cellor commander of Undaunted Lodge, No. 34, Knights of Pythias; member of Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 75, Free and Accepted Masons; mem- ber of Reliance Lodge, No. 29, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and was a charter member of Quinebaug Council, Order of United American Mechanics, during its period of existence. For sev- eral years he was a member of Hopeville Methodist Episcopal Church, but later affiliated with the First Congregational Church at Pachang, continuing his mem- bership there until his death.
Mr. Roode married, December 22, 1849, Frances Fry, born in Pomfret, Connecticut, in 1835, died in Griswold, Connecticut, April 10, 1916, daughter of Nathaniel and Nancy Fry. Mr. and Mrs. Roode were the parents of five children: Nathaniel, John, Daniel, Charles W., and Joseph, Jr., all now de- ceased except the youngest, Joseph, a sketch of whom follows. Mr. and Mrs. Roode celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding day, December 22, 1899, and six years later the bond was broken. The old farm is still in the family name, their son, Joseph (2), continning its ownership and operation.
Mr. Roode was laid at rest in Pachaug Cemetery, the funeral services being according to the beautiful burial ritual of the Masonic order, in the presence of many sorrowful friends.
JOSEPH ROODE, JR .- Born upon the farm which he now owns and cultivates, Joseph Roode, Jr., succeeded his honored father in its ownership and management, and is repeating the success which Joseph Roode, Sr., attained as a practical farmer and cattle raiser.
Joseph Roode, youngest and last surviving child of Joseph and Frances (Fry) Roode, was born at the old Fry homestead in the town of Griswold, New London' county, Connecticut, January 1, 1876, and there lias passed his years, forty-five. He was educated in the public schools of the district, and when school years were over became liis father's farm assistant. When Joseph Roode, Sr., was gathered to his fathers, his son Joseph inherited the homestead farm, which was the old Fry home- stead. It is one of the largest farms in the town of Griswold, and Mr. Roode is one of the most progressive farmers in New London county. The farm consists of 450 acres lying partly in Griswold, where his residence is located, and partly in the town of Plainfield, Windham county, the county line running through the farm. Since Joseph Roode, Jr., has had possession of the farm he has greatly improved the place, added a farm tractor and other modern farm equipment, erected two
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silos, milk machine, electric lights, etc. The resi- dence which was originally on the farm was the old Fry Tavern, to which Mr. Roode, Sr., added con- siderably, practically making it over. This was destroyed by fire in 1896, and the present residence, which was erected on the same site, was erected that year by Mr. Roode, Sr., the same cellar being used for the new residence. Mr. Roode, Jr., main- tains a dairy of seventy cows, as well as conducting general farming operations. He is a member of the New London County Farm Bureau. In politics he is a Republican, and has served his town as selectman. He is a member of the Congregational church of Griswold, and interested in all good works.
Mr. Roode married (first), February 22, 1897, Minnie Bromley, who died March 20, 1899, daughter of Horace and Hannah (Kinney) Bromley of Gris- wold. Her only child, Frances M. Roode, is now a teacher and resides on the home farm. Mr. Roode married (second), October 24, 1900, Carrie Eunice Burton, daughter of Albert and Ella (Bur- dick) Burton, of Griswold. Mr. and Mrs. Roode are the parents of four children, all born on the same farm as their father: Ethel Minnie, born June 29, 1902; Theodore Martin, born July 27, 1904, died April 20, 1905; Royal Leslie, born March 26, 1909; Donald Joseph, born May 5, 1914.
ANTHONY CROCICCHIA, M.D., was born in Rome, Italy, of an ancient Italian family, and there obtained a classical and professional education which fitted him for any position he desired to fill. His first professional work performed in the United States, after his arrival a quarter of a cen- tury ago, was as demonstrator of surgery in Georgetown Medical School, Washington, D. C., but since 1899 he has been engaged in private prac- tice in connection with dispensary work as oculist in New York City, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and New London, Connecticut, his residence and med- ical practice dating from July 1, 1918. He is a man of learning, experience and skill, popular with his countrymen and townsmen, and esteemed by his professional brethren.
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