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Edward Albert Hoxie was born in Lebanon in 1868. The boy was educated in the schools of his native place, after which he followed in his father's
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footsteps by continuing in agricultural pursuits. In 1895 he purchased the farm on which he now lives.
In politics, Mr. Hoxie is a staunch Republican, and as a vigilant and attentive observer of men and measures, holding sound opinions and taking liberal views, his ideas carry weight among those with whom he discusses public problems. During the year of 1917 he was elected representative from this district, and in 1919 was assistant superintendent of the House. His people attended the Baptist church of this district.
On February 26, 1890, Edward Albert Hoxie was united in marriage with Lena Maria Peck, a native of Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. Hoxie are the parents of four children: 1. Albert Clifton, born January 24, 1892; he married Dorothy I. Gould, of Woburn, Massachusetts, on April 19, 1916; they have one daughter, Phyllis, born March 4, 1917. 2. Myron Joseplı, born December 5, 1893; he married Gladys Mae Clarke, of Liberty Hill, on December 8, 1915, and they have one son, Hermon Clarke, born Octo- ber 26,. 1919. 3. Vera Hulda, born September 20, 1895: she married Frederick F. Manning, of Yantic, on September 20, 1916, and they have two sons, Ed- ward Hoxie Manning, born July 20, 1917, and Harold William Manning, born August 12, 1919. 4. Earle Edward, born March 21, 1901; he married Mary Elizabeth Standish, of Lebanon, June 27, 1922.
JAMES PATRICK DUFFY was born February 13, 1888, at Lebanon, Connecticut, the son of Patrick and Elizabeth (Trainor) Duffy, both natives of Ire- land. Patrick Duffy was born March 12, 1841, and came to this country when a young man, locating in Lebanon, where he followed agricultural pursuits throughout his entire lifetime. Mrs. Duffy was born in Monahan county, Ireland, in January, 1861, and now resides with her son, James Patrick Duffy, To Mr. and Mrs. Duffy were born three children: Fran- cis John, December 8, 1884; James Patrick, of further mention; and Elizabeth Ferdinand, deceasd.
James P. Duffy attended the schools of his native place until he was fifteen years of age, when he went to work on his father's farm in Lebanon, and has continued in this particular line of occupation ever since, being numbered among the successful farmers of the community. He has served the town as constable and registrar of voters, and is now (1922) one of its auditors, and aids to his utmost every movement which has for its aim the better- ment of civic affairs. A Democrat in politics, he takes an active part in the affairs of the local organization. During the World War he was prom- inently identified with the various campaigns whose purpose it was to raise necessary funds for carry- ing on the great work, which illustrates his ever- ready response to any deserving call made upon him. Mr. Duffy is unmarried.
PALMER WILLIAM MINER, son of George W. and Mary A. (Chapman) Miner, was born at the
home farm in North Stonington, Connecticut, Feb- ruary 1, 1894. George W. Miner died June 26, 1913. His wife, Mary A. Miner, soon followed, her death occurring March 1, 1916.
Palmer W. Miner was educated in the public schools, finishing in Wheeler High School. With his brother, Herbert Allen Miner, born August 20, 1898, he bought out the other brothers' shares in the home farm. Since then they have added build- ings and modern improvements to same. They carry on an extensive farming and dairy business under the well known title, Miner Brothers.
EDWARD H. McCALL-In the town of Leb- anon, Connecticut, there are several attractive look- ing residences and in one of them dwells Edward H. McCall with his family, lie engaging in farming and sometimes taking part in the political affairs of that portion of the State.
The McCall family have every right to be proud of their ancestry, for they belong to the same Revo- lutionary stock of which the youthful patriot, Nathan Hale, was a member. Though not a lineal descen- dant of this nobly hanged hero, the McCall family came from a lateral branch, Nathan Hale being the great-uncle of Edward H. McCall's father.
The parents of Edward H. McCall were David Hale McCall, born in Lebanon, and Caroline (Foote) McCall, of Colchester, Connecticut, and their son, Edward H., was born in Lebanon, March 10, 1868. All of his childhood was spent in Lebanon, Connec- ticut, he attending Norwich Free Academy, and later graduated from Eastman Business College. For two years he taught school. At the expiration of this time, upon the death of his mother, his father having died during his boyhood, he became by inheritance the owner of the old homestead. Mr. McCall has always taken a great interest in the poli- tical situation of Lebanon township, and in 1889 he was chosen to represent his district in the State Legislature; also has served on the Board of As- sessors. At the present time Mr. McCall has the honor of being one of the selectmen of the village.
Mr. McCall holds membership in two fraternal bodies; he is a third degree Mason, and also is con- nected with the Norwich Lodge, of Woodmen of the World.
Mr. McCall married Cornelia Louise Brown, of Colchester. She was born March 18, 1867, daughter of John Fred and Nancy (Lombard) Brown. The Brown family for many years were residents of Lebanon township, settling in Lebanon when their children were quite young. Mr. and Mrs. McCall are the parents of four children: 1. Royce Fred, born in 1895. 2. Calvin Hale, born in 1897. 3. Ed- win Hobart, born in 1898. 4. Dorothy, born in 1903. The two older sons "did their bit" in the World War, Royce F. in the navy, serving on the United States steamship "Leelandia," and Cal- vin H. was a member of the Marine Corps in the 6th Regiment, 2nd Division, serving with the Army of Occupation.
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JEREMIAH JOSEPH MAHONEY, numbered among the successful farmers of this district, was born at Franklin, August 22, 1880, the son of Cor- nelius and Catherine (Haley) Mahoney. The boy received his preliminary education in the schools of his native place, after which he entered the Nor- wich High School, and following graduation went to work upon his fathers farm, being thus employed until he himself inherited the farm in 1913, since which time he has been actively engaged in the management of it. Success has attended his efforts from the first, and his progress is being marked not only by the acquisition of material gains, but also by the formation of many warm friendships. All movements tending toward civic betterment have received from Mr. Mahoney's active interest and energetic co-operation. He was a member of the School Board.
At Norwich, Connecticut, April 19, 1911, Jere- miah Joseph Mahoney was united in marriage with Carrie Ladd, a daughter of Charles Hazen and Re- becca (Steere) Ladd, of Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney are the parents of five children: Mary Rebecca, born April 29, 1912; Francis Harold, born December 17, 1914; Jeremiah Joseph, Jr., born No- vember II, 1915; Catherine, born July 3, 1917; and Sadie Theresa, born September 1, 1919.
JOHN WILLIAM FINEGAN-Left fatherless when an infant of four months, and motherless at the age of nine years, and his school years cut short by the necessity of earning his living, John W. Fine- gan found himself finally the owner of the Brewster farm, where, for about four years, he had worked as a hired hand. That proud record shows the quality of the man, who for fifty years has been known by the people of the town of Ledyard, Connecticut, and who regard him as one of the leading men of their town. He is the second of the name, his father also being John William Finegan, born in Cork, Ireland, who died in Ledyard in 1870, a farmer, but before coming to Ledyard had been in the paint business in New York City. Jolin W. (1) Finegan married Phoebe Esther (Mainc) Harrington, of Ledyard, and they were the parents of a daughter, Sarah Esther Finegan, who died at the age of thirty-four years, and a son, Jolin W. (2), of further mention. The father died in 1870, the mother in 1879. Both John W. and Phoebe Esther (Maine-Harrington) Finegan had been married before, and John W. (2) Finegan has a half-brother, Dr. James Leon Harrington, born in Ledyard, in 1879.
John W. (2) Finegan was born in the town of Lcdyard, New London county, Connecticut, Septem- ber 1, 1869, and there has spent the fifty years of his life which have passed. He attended the public district school, but being early orphaned, his first problem was not an education, but an existence. He began life as a farmer boy, in the employ of James Holdridge, and was employed by several farmers of the town, until finally he entered the employ of
William F. Brewster, a farmer. He remained with Mr. Brewster four years, then, in 1892, purchased the farm from his employer, and there yet resides, honored and respected, and one of the substantial men of his town. He is a Republican in politics, and has been collector of taxes for four years. His family are members of Ledyard Grange, No. 167, Patrons of Husbandry; in religions faith the mem- bers of the family are Congregationalists.
Mr. Finegan married, December 5, 1892, Henrietta A. Stoddard, born in Groton, Connecticut, Novem- ber 9, 1874, daughter of James and Anna (Davidson) Stoddard. Mr. and Mrs. Finegan are the parents of four children, all born in the town of Ledyard, New London county: I. Anna Alice, born October 24, 1893, married Ellsworth Gray, of Ledyard and North Stonington, and they have two children: Anna Alice, and Harold Ellsworth Gray. 2. Grace Lil- lian, born January 4, 1896, a teacher in the public schools of New London county; she married Frank L. Barlow, April 14, 1921. 3. John William (3), born November 29, 1897, married, November 6, 1920, Cath- erine Page, of Groton. 4. Carrie Eldora, born July 14, 1900, a stenographer and teacher; she married, June 26, 1922, Harold Mansfield.
WILLIAM A. JOHNSON-Since the inception of his business career, William A. Johnson has been connected with the New York, New Haven & Hart- ford railroad. Starting as a fireman he has worked his way up to his present position, general yard master at Midway, by means of his own efforts, achieved through sheer dint of American pluck.
Dexter A. Johnson, father of William A. Johnson, was born in Norwich, Connecticut, and there in the public schools obtained his education. He became a painter and followed this trade throughout his en- tire lifetime. He died in Preston, Connecticut, in 1918, at the age of seventy-six years. During the Civil War he served with the Twenty-sixth Connec- ticut Infantry, and was honorably discharged as sergeant at the end of the war. Mr. Johnson mar- ried Mary E. Van Wagner, who now resides in Preston.
William A. Johnson, fifth child of Dexter A. and Mary E. (Van Wagner) Johnson, was born in Brooklyn, New York, May 2, 1884. He received his education in the public schools of Preston, Connec- ticut, having been brought there by his parents when he was very young. In 1900 he became a fire- man for the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, later becoming a brakeman, in which capa- city he worked until 1907, when he entered the Mid- way yard, subsequently being appointed assistant yard master, and in 1914 night yard master. In 1917 he was made general yard master, his present position. He can review his life with satisfaction, having won his way through sheer pluck and that indomitable energy which is the fundamental char- acteristic of the successful man of today. In poli- tics, Mr. Johnson is a Republican. He affiliates with
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Union Lodge, No. 31, Free and Accepted Masons; the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Fairview Lodge, of New London; and the Yard Masters of America. In religion he is a Methodist and attends the church of this denomination at Preston, Con- necticut.
On June 3, 1909, in New London, Connecticut, William A. Johnson was united in marriage with Lula May Oliver. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are the parents of three children: Samuel T., Gertrude E., and William D.
HENRY PHILIP KAROLI-A lifelong resident of New London county, Connecticut, and now an unusually successful man along agricultural lines, Henry Philip Karoli is a prominent and representa- tive citizen of Ledyard. Mr. Karoli is of German ancestry, his parental grandparents, Peter and Mary Karoli, having spent their lifetime in Germany, their native land.
Philip Karoli, Mr. Karoli's father, was born in Germany, on August 4, 1836, and came to this coun- try when he was a boy of fourteen. He engaged in farming in New London county, and was very suc- cessful. He bought the farm now occupied by his son on March 4, 1870. He was a hard-working man and devoted to his family. He married Isabelle Metzger, daughter of Caspar and Elizabeth Metz- ger, who was born in Greenville, New London county, Connecticut, on December 25, 1841, and now (1922) resides with her son. Philip and Isabelle (Metzger) Karoli were the parents of four children: Elizabeth, deceased; Henry Philip, whose name heads this review; Christie Isabelle, who is now the wife of Arthur E. Robinson, of Gardner, Massa- chusetts; and Nettie May, who became the wife of Oscar Maine, and has two children: Barbara Karoli, and Elizabeth Isabelle. Philip Karoli died January 1, 1915.
Henry Philip Karoli was born in Greenville, Con- necticut, on February 5, 1868. The family removing to Ledyard when he was two and one-half years of age, it was there that he received his education in the public schools of the town. Leaving school at an early age, he helped his father on the farm, the broad acres of which are now his own. In his early manhood, Henry P. Karoli purchased a farm in an- other part of the town, and leaving the home place, conducted extensive operations there, but after his father's death he sold that place and took over the homestead. He has since bought the old Standish place, near by, and conducts the two farms together.
Mr. Karoli is a man of broad interests and pro- gressive individuality. He is interested in the public welfare, and although caring little for the honors of public office, at one time served on the school committee of the town of Ledyard.
DONAT BOURQUE-Although a native of Can- ada, Donat Bourque has resided in Baltic, Connec- ticut, for many years, and since 1906 has been recog-
nized as one of the successful farmers of the region, for since taking up his residence in this community, he has instinctively interested himself in the affairs of the town.
Julian Bourque, father of Donat Bourque, was born in St. Charles, Canada, in 1833. At the age of twenty-six years he came to Baltic, where he con- tinued to reside until his death in 1867. He mar- ried Miss A. Jefferson, who was also a native of Canada, and to them were born eleven children, of whom were: Julian, Henry, Virginia, Octavia, Delia, Louise, Josephine, and Donat, of further men- tion.
Donat Bourque was born at St. Charles, Province of Quebec, Canada, March 10, 1851, and was brought by his parents to Baltic when he was eight years of age. He commenced his education in the schools of his native place and upon reaching Baltic he entered the local schools, which he continued to attend until he was fourteen years of age. After finishing his studies he secured employment in various mills, working in different capacities until 1906, when he purchased his present farm, the Silas Frink farm of 235 acres, upon which he has continued to reside up to the present time, devoting himself entirely to the cultivation of his property, which he has brought to a highly productive state.
Mr. Bourque married Euphenia Chartier, a Cana- dian by birth, and to them have been born six children: Delsie, deceased; Leorge, deceased; Adolph, deceased; Eugene J .; Albert; and Joseph. The family are members of St. Mary's Roman Cath- olic Church of Baltic, Connecticut.
DESIRE CHARRON was born in the Province of Quebec, Canada, February 28, 1858. He was the son of Desire and Adele (Shepard) Charron, the former a native of Canada, died August 15, 1913, at Baltic, Connecticut, the latter, also a native of Can- ada, died in 1905, at the age of sixty-seven years. Desire Charron was their first son.
When but six years of age the lad was brought by his parents to Baltic, where he attended school for a very short time. He then went to Brandon, Ver- mont, later returning to Baltic, where he secured work in the mills. For twenty-two years he was foreman for the Baltic Mills Company, which posi- tion he resigned one year ago, 1921. Two years earlier, in 1919, he had established a variety store, and this he is successfully conducting at the pres- ent time. In politics, Mr. Charron is a Republican, and takes a keen interest in the affairs of the local organization, although he has never sought public office.
Mr. Charron married Cornelia Richard, a native of the Province of Quebec, Canada, her birth having occurred there January 10, 1858. Mr. and Mrs. Charron are the parents of the following children: Delia, Delena, Desire, Theodore, Thomas, Cornelia, Sophia, Alphonso, Rose, Charles, Arthur, Elizabeth, Eli A., Walter A., Clifford, and two who died when very young.
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Mr. Charron is in truth a self-made man, the arch- itect of his own fortune, the position which he holds today heing the result of his own tireless energy. As a private citizen he has ever taken his share in the burdens of the community, serving it with faith- fulness and unsparing zeal, and he is held in the highest esteem by his fellow-men.
ORIN FULLER LAMB was born in Mystic, Con- necticut, October 10, 1895, the son of Denison and Alice (Fuller) Lamb, both natives of Mystic, Con- necticut. Denison Lamb obtained his education in the district school of his native place. For thirty years of his lifetime he was a fisherman, but the latter part of his life, and until his death in January, 1916, he was a carpenter. He died in Mystic. To Mr. and Mrs. Lamb were born five children, Orin Fuller Lamb, of further mention, being the eldest child.
The education of Orin F. Lamb was received in the public schools of Mystic. After graduating from the Mystic High School in 1913, the business of life began for the boy and he went to work for Sam- uel Girven, of Westerly, Rhode Island, where he gained a thorough knowledge of the repairing of motorcycles, and in 1917 became a tester at the New London Ship and Engine Company, New Lon- don, Connecticut. Here he continued until August 5, 1918, when he was drafted into the service of the United States army, being assigned to the 102nd Replacement Regiment at Camp Upton, Long Isl- and, later being transferred to the 80th Division overseas, leaving for France in September, 1918, and from the latter part of September until December 8, 1918, was in training. On December 8, 1918, he was appointed a motorcycle despatch carrier in France. He returned to this country in July, 1919, and re- ceived his honorable discharge from the service at Camp Mills, Long Island, July 26, 1919. After his discharge he came to Norwich, and on October 1, 1919, became associated with James P. Donovan, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work, and opened a motorcycle shop at No. 48 Water street, which is their present location. The concern has the agency for the Harley Davidson motorcycles. The enterprise is proving to be a highly successful venture, and is rapidly and consistently developing until it is now one of the largest of its kind in the city.
In politics, Mr. Lamb is an Independent, and has not identified himself with any political party, pre- ferring to remain free from all partisan influences in the exercise of his own judgment on public issues. He is an attendant of the First Baptist Church of Mystic, and is unmarried.
ELON RAY MANNING was born in Lebanon, Connectient, January 30, 1877, the son of Nathaniel and Harriet (Pember) Manning. Nathaniel Man- ning was born in the old homestead at Lebanon, and died there August 12, 1920. The Manning fam- N.L .- 2.28.
ily have resided in this locality for many years, Nathaniel Manning being the fourth generation to reside in the old homc.
The education of Elon Ray Manning was obtained in the select school at Lebanon and the grammar school at Norwich, Connecticut. After terminating his studies, he decided to follow agricultural pur- suits and went to work upon his father's farm. In polities, Mr. Manning affiliates with the Republican party, but is no office seeker, preferring to devote his entire time to his business cares.
Mr. Manning was united in marriage, January 31, 1898, with Lillian E. Stark, and they are the par- ents of five children: Alma Harrict, born February 12, 1900, associated with C. A. C. at Storrs, Con- necticut; Edmund Nathaniel, born March 3, 1902, and is now in the United States navy; John, born October 6, 1903; Raymond, born September 18, 1909; and Cora, born June 18, 1913.
FRANK ARTHUR SISK-Since the inception of his business career, Mr. Sisk has been identified with the drug business, and since 1916 has been owner and manager of the drug store on Franklin street, Norwich, Connecticut, where he has built up a large and prosperous drug business.
Thomas Sisk, father of Frank Arthur Sisk, was born in New London, Connecticut, and has spent his entire life in that city. He is a painter by trade, and after having been associated with his father, John Sisk, for many years, he established himself in the paint business, being thus engaged ever since. He is a Democrat in politics, and a Roman Catholic in religion. He married Mary Keating, a native of England; she died in New London, in 1895. To Mr. and Mrs. Sisk were born six children, three of whom are still living: Mary, wife of Frederick W. Golden, of New London, Connecticut; Thomas H., a drug- gist, of New London, who married Elizabeth Den- ning, a resident of Brattleboro, Vermont; and Frank Arthur, of further mention.
Frank Arthur Sisk obtained his education in the public schools of New London, and after spending two years in the high school there, entered upon his business career at the age of sixteen years, in the capacity of clerk, with the druggist, E. A. Small, on Broad street. Two years later he secured a posi- tion with Starr Brothers, druggists, at New London, and remained there for six years, after which he passed examinations as a regesitered pharmacist, and in the spring of 1913 removed to Norwich, Con- necticut, where he became associated with the Lee Osgood drug store on Main street, acting in the capacity of registered pharmacist for three years. In 1916 he opened his present drug store on Frank- lin street, and a successful druggist has been his record ever since. Mr. Sisk has held all the offices in the Connecticut State Board of Pharmacy, and on June 1, 1920, was elected first vice-president of the Norwich Druggists' Association. In politics, he is a Democrat, but is no office seeker. He is
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affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, holding the office of faithful pilot, and is past faithful controller for the district of Norwich. He is also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 430.
Mr. Sisk was united in marriage on October 7, 1914, with Julia Anthier, dughter of Albert and Julia (Brand) Anthier, her father a prominent grocer in Sprague, Connecticut, for many years, where he died. Mr. and Mrs. Sisk are the parents of three children: Frank A., Jr., born October 6, 1915; Wil- liam Brand, born July 28, 1917; and Julia Alberta, born January 24, 1920.
JOSEPH PEABODY-Among the progressive and successful farmers of Waterford, New London county, Connecticut, is Joseph Peabody, owner and manager of a seven hundred acre farm in the Gil- cad district, near Waterford. The family is of Eng- lish origin, Joseph Peabody, grandfather of Mr. Pca- body, having lived and died in England, where he married a daughter of the Burton family and became the father of seven sons and one daughter. Of these, Joseph and Thomas came to America to- gether, the latter settling in Canada, where a num- ber of his descendants still reside.
Joseph Peabody was born at Waterford, Eng- land, in February, 1808, and died at the age of eighty-seven years. He came to the United States at the age of twenty-one, and engaged for some time in the old whaling trade, but at the time of his marriage left the adventurous life of the sea and bought a farm at Salem, Connecticut, later re- moving to Waterford, where he farmed for years, and where he finally died. He married Katherine Baker, daughter of Colonel Baker, of Revolutionary War fame, and they became the parents of six chil- dren: Thomas, who died in East Lyme, where he was engaged in farming, married Lucy Jane Her- rick; Joseph, of further mention; Elizabeth, married Alonzo Chappell, of Waterford; Charles H., married Josephine Douglas, of Waterford, where he is en- gaged in farming; Sophia, married Thomas Crandell, but is now a widow residing in East Lyme; and Jane A., married David H. Geer.
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