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Charles Henry Latham married, June 26, 1894,
Susie Champlin, daughter of John M. and Lucy Chescbrough, of North Stonington, Connecticut. Mr. and Mrs. Latham are the parents of two chil- dren: 1. Charles Harold, who at the beginning of the World War enlisted in Company F, 26th Division of Hartford, Connecticut, but was later discharged as physically unfit, and subsequently joined the Merchant Marine service, in which he continued as steward during the war. 2. Lewis P., resides at home.
CLEMENT LEROY PERKINS-In the farming circles of Hanover, the name of Perkins is one which is held in high esteem for ability and public spirit. The position won in the community by Clement Leroy Perkins, the result of his own ef- forts and ability, is at the same time in accordance with the family tradition.
Josiah Perkins, great-grandfather of Mr. Perkins, was a captain in the war of the Revolution, having come to this country in the early part of the Scv- enteenth Century. He had a son, Charles, who married Betsey Payne. Charles Perkins was a farmer and served as captain in the United States Army during the War of 1812.
Jonathan Perkins, son of Charles and Betsey (Payne) Perkins and father of Clement Leroy Per- kins, was born at Hanover, Connecticut, May 15, 1814, in what was known as the Ladd place, which was built by Josiah Perkins upon the latter's arrival in this country. The boy Jonathan, attended the schools of his native place, and after completing his education, adopted teaching as a profession and also became a civil engineer. A man of most en- gaging personality, true to his friendships, honest, and impeccable in all the relations of life, Mr. Perkins was highly respected and honored by all who knew him. He married (first) Jane Willoughby and had one child. Later he married Mary F. Heb- bard, of which marriage there were nine children of whom two are living: William Dwight, born July 23, 1855; Clement Leroy, of further incntion. Mr. Perkins died February 4, 1899.
Clement Leroy Perkins, son of Jonathan and Mary F. (Hebbard) Perkins, was born at Canter- bury, Connecticut, March 27, 1857. He was edu- cated in the schools of his native placc, and at Plainfield Academy, after which he devoted somc time to the work upon his father's farm, later moving to Norwich. He there established himself in the jewelry business and for twelve years was travelling salesman for his own enterprise, after which time he sold out this business and returned to agricultural pursuits. He purchased a farm on . Scotland road which he later sold, and bought the Kingsley Place on Plain Hill. Here he remained until 1917, when he came to Hanover and purchased his present farm, upon which he has since resided, devoting himself exclusively to the cultivating of his property. During the World War, however, Mr. Perkins worked in the gun shop of Hopkins & Allen, in Norwich, for a time. Although he dis-
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plays a decp interest in the welfare of the town, which is his home, he remains strictly aloof from public and political life, but is well known and emi- nently respected throughout the community.
On August 24, 1887, Clement Leroy Perkins was united in marriage with Mary Northup, daughter of William and Emiline Northrup. Mr. and Mrs. Per- kins are the parents of one child, Emerson, born Sep- tember 29, 1890. They are members of the Central Baptist Church, of Norwich.
JAMES THOMAS WILBUR-Having been iden- tified with the American Thread Company at Glasgo, Connecticut, since 1899, James Thomas Wilbur, as agent of this company, prospered financially, and is held in high regard by his business associates. Up to the time of his resignation, he was identified with this particular line of industry, and won his way to the high position of agent of the above company through untiring effort and a fixed determination to succeed.
Thomas Wilbur, father of James Thomas Wilbur, was born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, the son of William and Mary (Tift) Wilbur. He was educated in the district schools of his native place, and associated with the cotton industry throughout his entire lifetime. About 1854 he moved with his family to Grosvenor Dale, Connecticut, and there entered the employ of the Grosvenor Dale Com- pany. For twenty years previous to his retirement from active business life, he was superintendent of the company, giving faithful, efficient service, fully appreciated by those with whom he was so long associated and held in high estcem as a citizen. He married Sarah Briggs, who died at North Gros- venor Dale, in 1904, at thic age of seventy-seven years. To Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur were born three children: 1. Grace, who died in infancy. 2. Leander, who married Oriana Arnold, of Woodstock, Con- necticut; he died at North Grosvenor Dale, in 1890. 3. James Thomas, of further mention.
James Thomas Wilbur was born in North Gros- venor Dale, township of Thompson, Connecticut, September 19, 1858, and there received a common school education. At the age of sixteen, business life began for the boy, his first employment being with the Grosvenor Dale Company. Here he served an apprenticeship as a machinist and re- mained for five years, resigning at the end of that time to enter Bryant & Stratton's Business College at Providence, Rhode Island. One year later he returned to his former employers, this time as bookkeeper, and remained there until 1883, when he came to Glasgo and accepted the position as office manager of the Glasgo Yarn Mill. Seven years later, in 1890, he was promoted to the super- intendency of the entire plant, a position he filled until 1899, when the American Thread Company bought this mill, and then Mr. Wilbur was again promoted to his present position of agent. On April 1, 1921, Mr. Wilbur resigned his position as agent for the American Thread Company and
bought the drug store known as Soulc's Pharmacy, at Jewett City, Connecticut, where he now resides. Mr. Wilbur has been a potent factor in the indus- trial world, and is one of the strong men of his day upon whose shoulders are laid heavy burdens of development and management.
Mr. Wilbur was identified with several move- ments for the welfare of Glasgo during his resi- dence there, and was a member of its educational board for many years. A Republican in politics, he has always maintained a deep interest in civic affairs, yet the concerns of his business preclude his taking active part in politics. A Methodist in religion, he attends the church of that denomina- tion at Voluntown.
On September 15, 1880, James Thomas Wilbur was united in marriage with Ida May Robbins, daughter of David N. and Elizabeth (Joslin) Rob- bins, of East Thompson, Connecticut. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur arc the parents of four children: Edith May, who married H. D. Pollard, assistant cashier of the Windham, bank at Willimantic, Connecticut; Sarah Elizabeth, who married Eli G. Lague, of Jewett City, Connecticut; Robert Allen, a mill man of Glasgo, marricd Grace E. Bicknell; Ralph Carlton, a shipping clerk in the employ of his father.
AZARIE DAYON, one of the most progressive and prosperous business men of Glasgo, Connec- ticut, where he is owner of a large general store and mercantile business, is a native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, his birth having occurred there October 24, 1881. He is a son of Edmond and Melina (Langevin) Dayon.
Edmond Dayon was born in the Province of Quebec, and there in the public schools of his native place obtained his education. At the age of eighteen he came to the United States, locating in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where for several years he was employed in the nearby cotton mills, later removing with his family to Glasgo, Connecticut, since which time he has been an employee of the carding department of the American Thread Com- pany. To Mr. and Mrs. Dayon have been born thirteen children, Azarie, of further mention, being the eldest living child at the present time.
Azarie Dayon was brought by his parents to Glasgo when a young child, and here attended the local public schools. At an early age, however, he terminated his studies and then the business of life began for the lad. His first employment was as clerk in the general store of Dearnley & Clark at Glasgo, where he remained for several years, later resigning in order to accept a clerkship with Oscar Dugas, for whom he worked until 1916, when he bought out the interests of the elder man and has since conducted the business on his own account. Mr. Dayon has been very successful in this venture, his ability as a business man having been fully tested and proven, and under his capable manage- ment the business has greatly increased. In poli- tics Mr. Dayon has always been a Republican, and
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he has been active in public affairs, having served as postmaster of the Glasgo office since 1917, during which time he has proved himself an able and efficient public-spirited citizen. He is a Roman Catholic in religion, and is affiliated with the For- esters of America, Liberty Court, No. 132, of Volun- town, Connecticut.
On January 13, 1905, Azarie Dayon was united in marriage with Amelia La Croix, of Putnam, Con- necticut. Mr. and Mrs. Dayon are the parents of six children: Diana, Amelia, Armand, Yvonne, Bella, and Adele.
JOHN FRANCIS FIELDS-Among the pioneer Irish settlers of Lebanon, New London county, Connecticut, was Thomas Fields, born in the parish of Fahram, County Kerry, Ireland, who came to the United States and to Lebanon, Connecticut, when a young man. He settled down to the life of a far- mer, and by industry and thrift prospered. He married Catherine Lyons, born in Ireland, who died in Fitchville, Connecticut, the mother of seven children: Elizabeth, married Jeremiah Lynch; Mar- garet, who since 1886 lias been an employee of the Palmer Brothers Mill at Fitchville, she one of the very oldest employees of that corporation in point of years of service; Anna, an employee of the same mill since 1887; Thomas; John Francis, of further mention; Timothy, an employee of Palmer Brothers Mill; and Jeremiah.
John Francis Fields, fifth child of Thomas and Catherine (Lyons) Fields, was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, January 13, 1877. He attended the public schools, and during his youth and early man- hood was his father's farm assistant, giving his parents the full benefit of his services until arriving at legal age. In 1898 he entered Palmer Brothers Mill at Fitchville, there becoming a mill overseer, a position he resigned in October, 1918. He then bought the general store in Fitchville, formerly operated by Louis Brand, and there continues to conduct very successfully a general store. He has always taken a deep interest in local politics, and in June, 1919, was appointed postmaster of Fitch- ville. Mr. Fields is a Democrat in politics, and in 1908 was elected to represent the town of Bozrah in the State Legislature, and during the session he served on committees on woman suffrage and house rules. In 1910 he was reelected, serving during the session of I911 on the committee of education. He was a member of the Grand Jury of New London county, 1907-08, and since 1909 has been a member of the school board of the town of Bozrah. He was tax collector for the town of Bozrah, 1912 to 1919. He is a member of St. John's Roman Cath- olic Church, and White Cross Council, No. 13, Knights of Columbus, of Norwich.
Mr. Fields married, in Fitchville, Connecticut, October 27, 1907, Julia Marie McManus, born in Sprague, New London county, Connecticut, daugh- ter of John and Margaret (Doyle) McManus, her father deceased, her mother living in Norwich. Mr.
and Mrs. Fields are the parents of three children, all born in Fitchville: Catherine, Margaret, and Theresa.
CHARLES AUGUSTUS KUEBLER was born in Würtemberg, Germany, September 1, 1852, died in Norwich, Connecticut, May 22, 1912. He was a son of William Frederick Kuebler, a goldsmith, of Würtemberg. The latter became involved in thic political turmoil of his times, siding with the Revo- lutionists, and to escape capture, came to the United States about 1860. He enlisted in the Union army and served during the Civil War, then re- turned to Germany, where he died about 1895. His wife also died in Germany in 1878, leaving two children: Charles A. and Henrietta, both of whom came to the United States, and both are now de- ceased, Henrietta dying in Baltimore, Maryland, and Charles A. in Norwich, Connecticut. Other children of William Frederick Kuebler dicd young.
Charles A. Kuebler was educated in Germany, in the public and high schools, and also attended college in Stuttgart, Germany. He remained in Germany until 1869, then, at the age of seventeen, came to the United States, locating in Washington, D. C., with his sister Henrietta. He soon left that city and was in different localities until finally he located in Norwich, Connecticut. That was in 1871, and his first employer was Michael Rourke, a maker of monuments, and a contractor. Michael Rourke died in 1885, and Mr. Kuebler bought his business from the heirs and conducted a very successful monumental business until his death. In 1888 he bought the property which he had been renting as a business location, and there, on Franklin street, he remained until his death.
Mr. Kuebler was at the head of a very extensive business, which he had practically built up through his own efforts. He was a self-made man, every- thing which he possessed having been earned by his own labor and business ability. He was highly esteemed and had many friends. He never sought political preferment, but his sole interest outside his business was his home and family. He was an expert designer, and his monuments compare with the best in the many New England cemeteries in which they are found. His masterpiece was the Masonic monument erected in Norwich to the mem- ory of Judge Charles Carter. He was a Democrat in politics, and a thirty-second degree Mason, affili- ating with St. James Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Franklin Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Franklin Council, Royal and Select Masters; Col- umbian Commandery, Knights Templar; King Solo- mon Lodge of Perfection; Van Rensselaer Council, Princes of Jerusalem; Norwich Chapter of Rose Croix; Connecticut Consistory, Supreme Princes of the Royal Secret, all of Norwich; Sphinx Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Hartford, Connecticut; Shetucket Lodge, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, of Norwich, and the Norwich Business Men's Association. During
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his lifetime Mr. Kuebler ran his business under his own name as a private concern, but since his death it has been incorporated as the Charles A. Kuebler Company.
Mr. Kuebler married, in Norwich, April 30, 1874, Kate Elizabeth Metzger, born in Norwich, Connec- ticut, daughter of Casper and Isabella Metzger, her parents born in Germany. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kuebler, all born in Norwich: Henrietta Isabella, married Frank R. Smith and resides in Norwich; Isabella Henrietta, married Frank J. Stanley and resides in New Haven, Con- necticut; Julia Burnham, married Herbert M. Hitchom, and resides in Norwich; and Mary Eliza- beth, who married Daniel J. McCormick, and re- sides in Norwich.
Mrs. Kuebler and her four daughters survive their husband and father, to whom they were de- voted. He was very fond of his home and family and there spent his hours off duty. He is greatly missed, not alone in the home circle where his memory is forever enshrined, but in the city among his business associates.
WILLIAM BRADFORD CASEY, M.D .- Num- bered among the professional men of high standing in the city of Norwich, Connecticut, is Dr. William Bradford Casey, son of John and Ellen (Sheridan) Cascy.
John Casey, father of Dr. Casey, was born in Cavan, Ireland, and received his education in the National Schools of that country. He came to the United States when a young man, twenty-two years of age, locating in the city of Buffalo, New York. There he worked as a general blacksmith for con- tractors and builders during the remainder of his life. He died in Illinois, in the year 1905. His wife, who was born in Buffalo, New York, survives him, and is now a resident of Norwich. They were the parents of two children: William Bradford; and Moran, now deceased.
Dr. Casey was born in Buffalo, New York, May 3, 1880. He received his early education in the public schools of that city, then went to the District of Columbia, entering the Georgetown Preparatory College. In 1902 he entered the University of Mary- land Medical School, Baltimore, from which insti- tution he was graduated in the year 1906, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. For one and one- half years thereafter he gained his hospital training at the Columbus Hospital, of New York City, then came to Norwich, Connecticut, where he established himself in private practice. In a short time Dr. Casey won the confidence of the people of Nor- wich, and has steadily risen in his profession until now he stands among the leaders. He is a member of the Norwich Medical Society, and of the New London County and Connecticut State Medical societies.
Dr. Casey has few interests outside his profes- sion, but keeps abreast of the times in all matters of public interest. Politically he throws his influ- ence on the side of the Democratic party. He is a
member of Norwich Lodge, No. 430, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is a devout member of the Roman Catholic church.
ARTHUR CHESTER BROWN-In 1896, at the age of fifteen, Arthur Chester Brown entered the employ of The Falls Company at the Cotton Milf plant in Norwich, and through all the twenty-three years which have since elapsed he has been true to that first employer, and through a series of merited promotions he has risen to the position of agent and manager. He is a son of Seth Leeds Brown, also a textile mill official until his passing, September 10, 1916.
Seth Leeds Brown was born in Ledyard, Con- necticut, March 24, 1850. He there attended the public schools, later being a student in a select school in Preston. At the age of eighteen, with his brother, Aaron A. Brown, he built a woolen mill on the site of the old Ayers factory, later known as Shewville, and for several years the A. A. and S. L. Brown Company conducted a woolen yarn manu- facturing business. In 1879, business reverses com- pelled them to assign, and the plant passed under the control of A. P. Sturtevant, of Norwich, who operated it, with Seth L. Brown as overseer of the carding and spinning departments until 1891. In that year, Mr. Brown transferred his services to the H. B. Porter & Son Company, of Norwich, and was in the employ of that company at the time of his passing. He married Margaret (Cantwell) Brown. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Seth L. Brown: Arthur Chester, of further men- tion; George Seth, born December 1, 1882, married Henrietta Frances James, now superintendent of the Asland Cotton Company (see sketch appearing. elsewhere in this work); Albert Seymour, died in Norwich, June 28, 1908, aged twenty years.
Arthur Chester Brown was born in the town of Ledyard, New London county, Connecticut, May 7, 1881. He was educated in the public schools of Norwich. In 1896 he entered the employ of The Falls Company in their cotton mill in Norwich, and there he has in every department and in practi- cally every position gained a complete knowledge of cotton manufacturing. In 1908 he was appointed assistant superintendent; he was overseer of the finishing department; in 1912 was appointed super- intendent of the mill; and in 1914 agent and man- ager of The Falls Company.
In politics Mr. Brown is a Republican, and has been active in party work as a member of the town committee for several years. He is affiliated with Somerset Lodge, No. 34, Free and Accepted Masons; Franklin Chapter, No. 3, Royal Arch Masons; Franklin Council, No. 4, Royal and Select Masters; Columbian Commandery, Knights Tem- plar; and Connecticut Consistory, Valley of Nor- wich, thirty-second degree, Ancient Accepted Scot- tish Rite, all of Norwich; Sphinx Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Hart- ford, Connecticut; Loyal Order of Moose; Norwich Lodge, No. 950, Independent Order of Odd Fel-
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lows; the Arcanum Club; Chamber of Commerce; and Park Congregational Church.
Mr. Brown married Isabella Yeomans, daughter of George P. and Margaret (MacNichol) Ycomans, of Norwich.
CHARLES I. BARSTOW-A native of Connec- ticut, as were his parents, Charles I. Barstow is interested in everything connected with his State and town, whether it be in business, politics, reli- gion or organized work. His father, Charles T. Barstow, was born in Bozrah, Connecticut, and in his boyhood was a pupil in the district school in that village. When of suitable age he learned a trade, and some years later became a stationary engineer, so continuing for the remainder of his life, living in different places. He died in Mystic, Connecticut, in 1908. He married Sarah J. Backus, who is yet a resident of Mystic, and to them were born two sons: Charles I., of further mention; and Louis F., who married Lillian Glidhill, of Mystic, where they now reside.
Charles I. Barstow was born in Windham, Con- necticut, May 1, 1879. After passing through the primary and grammar schools of South Windham, he completed his education at the Windham High School of Willimantic. 'In 1901 he located in Mys- tic, where he obtained employment in the printing shop of A. A. Kidder, there remaining until be- coming thoroughly conversant with the art of printing. Later Mr. Barstow established a printing business under his own name, conducting a sta- tionery store in connection with the print shop. He has been very successful in both lines, and is still engaged in the business. Politically, Mr. Bar- stow is an Independent in thought and action. He is much interested in fraternal societies, and is a member of Stonington Lodge, No. 26, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Charity and Relief Lodge, No. 72, Free and Accepted Masons; Benevolent Chapter, Royal Arch Masons.
Mr. Barstow married Ella M. Wilcox, of Boston, Massachusetts, and they are the parents of two children: Leander W., and Howard L. The family home is in Mystic, Connecticut.
EDMOND JOSEPH JODOIN-A good example of the successful business man who has risen through his own efforts to a position of prominence in the community is Edmond J. Jodoin, a man honored and respected, whose word is good and whose character is above reproach. He was born in North Grosvenor Dale, Connecticut, February 8, 1887, son of Frederick and Laura (Chartier) Jo- doin, the former-named a native of Ware, New Hampshire.
Frederick Jodoin attended the district school, securing a practical education, and in young man- hood turned his attention to the meat-cutting busi- ness, following this for several years in various localities. He then changed his line of work to something entirely different, accepting a position
as agent for the Metropolitan Insurance Company of New York, and so continued until his death, which occurred at his home in Jewett City, Con- necticut, March 13, 1906. His wife, Laura (Char- tier) Jodoin, a native of Quebec, Province of Que- bec, Canada, survives her husband, residing in Jewett City at the present time (1920). They were the parents of nine children of whom Edmond Joseph was the third in order of birth.
Edmond J. Jodoin obtained a practical education in the public schools of Jewett City, and he began his business career as clerk in the employ of George Labonne, Jr., of Jewett City, and he also learned everything connected with meat cutting, which line of work he followed successfully up to the year 1912, when he decided to engage in business on his own account and accordingly purchased the provi- sion market conducted by Driscoll Brothers, located at No. 45 Main street, Jewett City, and this business has since engaged his entire attention, he deriving therefrom a lucrative livelihood. The success he has achieved has been the result of hard and per- sistent labor, coupled with courtesy to his cus- tomers and prompt attention to their needs and wishes, and now ranks among the progressive and enterprising business men of his adopted town, Jewett City. Mr. Jodoin is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Jewett City, that being the religious faith of his forefathers, a member of the Knights of Columbus, White Cross Council, No. 13, of Norwich; Court Griswold, No. 101, Foresters of America, and St. Jean Baptiste Society of Jewett City. He is a Democrat in political affiliation.
Mr. Jodoin married, October 8, 1912, Elizabeth Davan, of Brooklyn, New York, daughter of Ed -- ward J. and Catherine (Clair) Davan, and they are the parents of one child, Catherine, born in Jewett City, Connectient, November 25, 1913.
EDWARD LOUIS BLANCHARD-Among the younger generation of business men in Jewett City, in the township of Griswold, Connecticut, is Ed- ward Louis Blanchard, owner and manager of a grocery store. Public-spirited in the fullest sense of the term, he promotes every suggestion which has for its aim the welfare and advancement of the community which has been his home for so many years.
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