A modern history of Windham county, Connecticut : a Windham county treasure book, Volume II, Part 77

Author: Lincoln, Allen B
Publication date: 1920
Publisher: Chicago : S. J. Clarke publ. co.
Number of Pages: 960

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On the 7th of January, 1913, Mr. Lizotte was married to Miss Josephine Pichez, of Putnam, a daughter of Oliver and Ellen (Lafrance) Pichez, of Putnam. In politics Mr. Lizotte is a republican and he and his wife in religious faith are Catholics. Fra- ternally he is connected with Cargill Council, No. 64, of the Knights of Columbus. He has gained a wide acquaintance in the city in which his entire life has been passed and that his record is a worthy one is indicated in the fact that many of his stanchest friends are those who have known him from his boyhood to the present time.

WILLIAM HERBERT HEYWOOD.

William Herbert Heywood is a well known merchant of Moosup and proprietor of an automobile garage. He was born at Crompton, Rhode Island, June 6, 1879, and is a son of Henry and Diana (Faulds) Heywood. The father was born in Manchester, England, where the period of his boyhood and youth was passed. After acquiring a public school education he worked in the cotton mills of Manchester and eventually became overseer of a weaving room, acting in that capacity for many years. Later he operated a small mill there on his own account until 1869, when he crossed the Atlantic and took up his abode at Crompton, Rhode Island, where he was employed as a reed and harness repair man by the Crompton Company, the Enos Lapham Company, the Coventry Company and the B. B. & R. Knight Company. He thus remained active in business to the time of his death, which occurred in 1902 at Crompton, Rhode Island.

WILLIAM H. HEYWOOD

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His wife passed away at the same place in 1916. They were married at Crompton and had seven children: John, Mary A., Annie, Jessie, Diana, William Herbert and Jennie.

In the public schools of Crompton, William Herbert Heywood mastered the branches of learning usually taught in such institutions and afterward attended the classical high school at Providence, Rhode Island. He next worked for the General Fire Extin- guisher Company of Providence and was employed in all its departments of manufac- turing. Eventually he was given a position in the office and continued with the company for four years. He was subsequently employed by the Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company of Providence as a machinist and later worked as a machinist with the Moss- burg & Grandville Company of Providence. He was afterward machinist for the Cromp- ton Company for two years and in February, 1900, removed to Moosup, Connecticut, where he became machinist for the American Woolen Company, which he thus repre- sented in the mill for a period of seven years. At length he purchased the business of Louis A. Nado, a plumber and tinsmith, and afterward extended the scope of his activities to include the sale of hardware and furniture. In this undertaking he prospered and, still further broadening his activities, he established a garage and became agent for the Hudson, Overland and Ford cars and now does an extensive business in this line, selling a large number of these cars annually. He has a big sales and garage business that makes him one of the prosperous and representative business men of his district.

On the 23d of June, 1900, Mr. Heywood was married to Miss Flora Belle Richmond, a native of Washington, Rhode Island. During the period of the great war Mrs. Hey- wood was a very active Red Cross worker, devoting the major part of her time to that organization.

In politics Mr. Heywood maintains an independent course. He belongs to Moosup Lodge, No. 113, A. F. & A. M .; Warren Chapter, R. A. M., of Danielson; Montgomery Council, R. & S. M., of Danielson; and Columbian Commandery, K. T., of Norwich. Both he and his wife are connected with Rebecca Chapter, No. 27, Order of the Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Heywood is a past matron and is also a past grand officer of the grand chapter of the Connecticut Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. Heywood attend the Methodist Episcopal church and their sterling worth is recognized by all. The success of Mr. Heywood is due to the fact that he has seen and utilized opportunities that others have passed heedlessly by and, conducting his business interests according to modern ideas and the spirit of modern progress, he has obtained substantial and gratifying results.

EVERETT AMBROSE CODLIN.

Everett Ambrose Codlin, chief engineer with the Floyd Cranska Company at Moosup, was born April 4, 1866, in the city in which he still resides, his parents being Byron and Emily F. (Rice) Codlin, the former a native of Newark, New Jersey. The father spent his youthful days in that city, pursuing his education in the public schools, and later he took up the business of woolen manufacturing, which he followed in various places. He steadily worked his way upward in that connection as he learned the business in principle and detail, and at length he became overseer of carding. At the time of the Civil war, however, all business and personal considerations were put aside and he joined the army, defending the Union on southern battlefields. He afterwards came to Moosup and was overseer of carding in the Moosup Woolen Mills, now the mills of the American Woolen Company, with which he was connected for three years. His employment took him to various parts of the country, but through his entire business life he was connected with woolen manufacturing. At length he retired, and his death occurred in New Mexico. His wife, who was born in Coventry, Rhode Island, passed away in Westerly, that state.

Everett A. Codlin largely acquired his education in the schools of Providence and Westerly, Rhode Island, and when his textbooks were put aside he served an appren- ticeship as a stationary engineer at the White Rock Mills, there being employed for twenty years, a fact which stands as unmistakable evidence of his capability and fidelity. When he severed his connection with that business he was occupying the position of chief engineer. Later he was connected in a similar capacity with the Westerly Light & Power Company for four years and in 1907 he came to Moosup as chief engineer for the Floyd Cranska Company, with which he has since been asso- ciated.

Mr. Codlin was married to Miss Abbie F. Mott, of Warwick, Rhode Island, in June, 1896. She is a daughter of James Mott and by her marriage has become the mother of three children: Gladys D., who was graduated from the Plainfield high school and for one year attended Brown University, specializing in Latin and French, which languages

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she is now teaching in the high school at Kezar Falls, Maine; and Everett M. and Herbert W., both at home.

Politically Mr. Codlin is a republican, and from 1904 until 1907 inclusive was a representative in the Rhode Island legislature from the town of Westerly. He served as a member of the town council of Westerly for a year, and his aid and influence are ever found on the side of progress and improvement. His life has ever been actuated by high and honorable principles. He is an exemplary member of the Masonic lodge of Westerly, of which he is a past master, and he belongs also to Palmer Chapter of Westerly. He attends the Baptist church. His many sterling traits of character have made him a man whom to know is to respect and honor.

JOHN LEE CHAPMAN, JR.

John Lee Chapman, Jr., a well known figure in educational circles in Connecticut, is now superintendent of the Plainfield high school. He was born on the Chapman farm where he now resides in the town of Plainfield, December 25, 1873, and is a son of John Lee and Pamelia (Swallow) Chapman, of Swanton, Vermont. He acquired a practical education in the public schools of his native town and afterward matriculated in the Phillips Academy at Andover, Massachusetts. In the further improvement of his educa- tion he entered the Peddie Institute and was graduated therefrom with the class of 1892. Later he attended the Willimantic Normal School and is numbered among its alumni of 1895. His college course was pursued in Brown University, where he was graduated in 1900 with the degree of Ph. B. Liberal educational advantages thus qualified him for his chosen profession and after the completion of his university course he became superintendent of schools in various places in southern New England. In August, 1905, he was called to the position of principal of the high school and superin- tendent of schools of Plainfield Connecticut, and here continues to the present time.

On July 24, 1901, in Willimantic, Mr. Chapman was married to Miss Mary A. Williams, a daughter of William L. and Fannie (Treadway) Williams, of Willimantic. and they have become the parents of a daughter, Hazel Miriam, who was born at Bristol, Rhode Island.

Fraternally Mr. Chapman is connected with Protection Lodge, No. 19, I. O. O. F. and with Moosup Lodge, No. 113, A. F. & A. M., of which he is a past master. He also belongs to the Adelphi Club of Central Village and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa, a college fraternity. Mr. Chapman gives his political allegiance to the republican party and his religious faith is indicated in the fact that he and his family attend the Con- gregational church at Central Village. He looks at all vital questions from the stand- point of a broad-minded, progressive man, and in his chosen life work he has held to and maintained the highest standards, keeping in touch with the trend of modern pro- fessional thought and progress. He eagerly embraces every new idea that he believes will prove of value in educational work and has won a place among the ablest educators of Connecticut.

HENRY WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN.

Henry William Chamberlin, identified with farming interests at Willimantic, was born in Windham, Connecticut, May 5, 1869. His parents, James and Annie (Sweet) Chamberlin, are also natives of Windham, where the father was reared and educated and pursued a district school course. After his textbooks were put aside he worked with his father on the home farm for several years and following his father's death he took over the home place and continued its further development, cultivation and im- provement for a long period. However, he eventually sold the farm and afterward worked in various places but at length retired from business life and now makes his home at Willimantic. To him and his wife have been born three children: Annie, now deceased; Fred, who married Annie Anette and resides in Windham, where he follows farming; and Henry W., of this review.

The last named was a pupil in the public schools of Windham and in young man- hood worked as a farm hand for his father and afterward in various other places. In 1909 he took charge of the town farm for the town of Windham and occupied that position for eight years. In 1917, however, he resigned and entered the employ of the American Thread Company in the shipping department. About a year later, however, or in 1918, he returned to the town farm, of which he has since had charge. He is also the owner of a farm property in Windham, from which he derives a good rental.

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Mr. Chamberlin was married to Miss Ida M. Vanamringe, a daughter of William and Mary (Miller) Vanamringe, of New York city. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin have become parents of a daughter, Ruth A., now the wife of William Terry, who is employed by the Swift Meat Company of Willimantic.

In politics Mr. Chamberlin maintains an independent course, voting for men and measures with little regard for party ties. For a number of years he served as town constable in Windham. Fraternally he is connected with the Willimantic Lodge, No. 16, I. O. O. F., and his family are members of the Episcopal church. He is loyal to every duty that devolves upon him in a public connection and has made an excellent record as the business manager and operator of the town farm.

JOSEPH RAVENELLE.

Joseph Ravenelle, who since 1907 has owned and occupied the farm in the town of Thompson upon which he now resides, was born at St. Damase, in the province of Quebec, March 9, 1856, his parents being Augustus and Thusile Ravenelle, also natives of Quebec. The father was born at St. Damase, pursued his education there and gave his attention to farm work for his father in early manhood, being thus employed for several years. He afterward purchased farm land and continued its cultivation for a number of years. At the age of forty he crossed the border into the United States, settling at Baltic, Connecticut, where he worked as a meat cutter for some time. He subsequently removed to North Grosvenor Dale and ran a tin cart for several years. He next purchased farm land in the town of Thompson and gave his attention to the · cultivation and development of that place up to the time of his retirement from active business, when he sold the property to his son Joseph and now resides upon the farm with his son. Although he has attained the age of seventy-nine years, he yet enjoys good health and is quite well preserved. To him and his wife were born six children: Alphonse and Thusile, both now deceased; Joseph, of this review; Harmidas; Armedee, deceased; and Parmedee, who is a nun of the Order of the Holy Cross in New Hamp- shire.

Joseph Ravenelle was reared and educated at Baltic, Connecticut, and in young manhood worked for several years in the Baltic cotton mill. He afterward went to North Grosvenor Dale, where he was employed in a cotton mill until he turned his attention to farming through the purchase from his father of the old home place in 1907. Throughout the intervening period he has carried on general farming and dairy- ing and he also has a milk route in North Grosvenor Dale. His property is supplied with all modern equipments and improvements, including a farm tractor and other machinery which facilitates the work and adds to the value and productiveness of his land.

On the 1st of October, 1888, at North Grosvenor Dale, Connecticut, Mr. Ravenelle was married to Miss Delia Vallad, a daughter of Eugene and Caroline (Mondor) Val- lad. They became the parents of seventeen children but only two are living, the others having died in infancy. The daughter, Melvina M., was married on the 15th of Septem- ber, 1919, to Lionel Morin, a mill man of North Grosvenor Dale, who served in the World war with the Third Division and was twice wounded. He returned home with the Croix de Guerre and was also decorated by General Pershing for valiant service on the battlefield. He is now living on the Ravenelle farm and assists in its operation. Nelson I. Ravenelle, the surviving son, is also engaged in business with his father on the farm. He married Dora Faucher, of the town of Thompson, a daughter of Onesime and Eliza (Galipeau) Faucher, and they now have a little daughter, Doris Hildegarde, who was born on the Ravenelle farm March 29, 1920.

In politics Mr. Ravenelle is a democrat. He belongs to St. John Baptist Society of North Grosvenor Dale, Connecticut, and also to the Holy Name Society and he and his family are loyal adherents of the Catholic church.

WALDO BINGHAM.

Waldo Bingham had passed the eighty-third milestone on life's journey when called to his final rest. He was born in Windham, Connecticut, May 3, 1817, and was a son of Elder 'Roger and Nancy (Waldo) Bingham, the latter a daughter of Zaccheus and Esther (Stevens) Waldo. Elder Roger Bingham was born June 23, 1768, and lived upon the old family homestead, of which he was the owner for many years. He was ordained a Christian minister, representing a sect of reformed Abbeits and he often

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preached and conducted meetings in Windham and vicinity. He was a liberal-minded man, scrupulously honest and exact in his dealings, was kind and considerate to the poor and was much esteemed and respected by all who knew him. He passed away January 17, 1836, and was long survived by his wife, who died April 19, 1862, her birth having occurred October 7, 1784, so that she was seventy-eight years of age at the time of her demise. They were married September 1, 1814, and became parents of six chil- dren: Gideon; Waldo; Samuel, who was cashier of the Windham Bank for many years; Nancy, Lucy and Sarah, all now deceased. The last named was a very talented musician and for forty years was organist of St. Paul's church of Windham. She be- came the wife of George Lathrop, of Willimantic, and was prominently known socially as well as in musical circles.

Waldo Bingham was educated in the schools of Windham and after reaching man- hood took care of his father's farm and mill and following his father's death took general charge of the property, which he successfully managed and conducted until 1867, when he removed to Windham Center and there purchased a home. In 1876 he erected a new residence and thereafter lived practically retired to the time of his death, which occurred July 26, 1900. -

Mr. Bingham was twice married. He first wedded Mary P. West, of Windham, a daughter of Enos and Nancy West, of Windham, this marriage being celebrated on the 8th of September, 1840. The wife died August 27, 1853. The two children of this marriage were Josephine Waldo and Mary, but the latter died at the age of four months. For his second wife Mr. Bingham chose Elizabeth H. Ladd, of Franklin, Con- necticut, a daughter of William and Melissa Ladd, who in 1838 removed to Windham, where they resided throughout their remaining days. Mrs. Elizabeth Bingham long survived her husband and departed this life September 25, 1912.

In his political views Mr. Bingham was an earnest republican from the time of the organization of the party and did everything in his power to promote its growth and secure its success. He served in the legislature at Hartford in 1854 and was present at the reunion of members of that general assembly in 1886. He belonged to the Episcopal church of Windham and was senior warden at the time of his demise, which position he had filled for a number of years. St. Paul's parish will ever cherish his memory as that of one of her most faithful sons, for his life was ever a most upright and honorable one and at all times he loyally followed the teachings of the church.

HENRY JOSEPH DUBOIS.

Henry Joseph DuBois, conducting a garage in Putnam, where he was born June 20, 1895, has already made a creditable position among the younger representative busi- ness men of the town. He is a son of Edmond and Vitaline (Paquette) DuBois, the former born in Waterbury, Connecticut, February 5, 1872, and the latter in Putnam, July 16, 1875. His paternal grandparents were John and Philomene (Nolan) DuBois the former a native of France and the latter of the province of Quebec, Canada. John DuBois came to the United States in young manhood and was a mill worker for many years in Putnam, where he passed away in January, 1913. He is still survived by his widow, who yet makes her home in Putnam. Their son, Edmond DuBois, after obtain- ing his educational training learned the butcher's trade, which he followed for many years in Putnam. He began with H. S. Morse, with whom he continued for several years, and later was connected with Fred S. Williamson and afterward with John Geeson, both proprietors of leading meat markets in Putnam. During his long service in connection with the trade Mr. DuBois was recognized by all as a reliable and practical man and one who merited the goodwill ever entertained for him. About 1906 he retired from active business as a meat cutter and entered the employ of the Waterman Worsted Company of Putnam, engaged in the weaving of fancy woolen worsteds. For the past two years he has been associated with his son, Henry J., in the Putnam Auto Station. He votes with the republican party and fraternally is identified with the Loyal Order of Moose and the Modern Woodmen of America, while his religious faith is that of St. Mary's Catholic church of Putnam. To him and his wife were born six children. Edmond, born in Putnam, April 7, 1894, and still residing in his native city, married Bella Trotier. Henry J. is the second of the family. Isidore, born in Putnam, October 7, 1898, married Mina Bazinet and has two children. Joseph P., born in Put- nam, June 18, 1900; Leo, born in Wauregan, March 28, 1903; and Louis, born in Putnam, March 23, 1915, are all yet at home.

Henry J. DuBois obtained a public school education in Putnam and afterward spent two years in the weaving department of the Mechanicsville mills, while in May, 1912, he entered the garage of B. E. Howard and began learning the mechanic's trade.

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He displayed special aptitude in this work and was moreover ambitious to make steady advancement. Thus he rapidly promoted his skill and advanced his efficiency and in April, 1915, he purchased the entire business of his employer and has since successfully conducted his garage and auto repair shop on Livery street, known as the Putnam Auto Station. The excellence of his work, his thoroughness and his trustworthiness have brought to him a very gratifying patronage.

On the 17th of June, 1915, Mr. DuBois was married in Putnam to Miss Esther Giard, who was born in Willimantic, Connecticut, a daughter of Elziar Giard. They now have one child, Henri Lorin, who was born in Putnam, March 28, 1916.

Mr. and Mrs. DuBois are communicants of St. Mary's Catholic church and he is identified with Cargill Council, No. 64, of the Knights of Columbus. He votes with the democratic party but has no political aspirations, concentrating his efforts and attention upon his business affairs, in which connection he is making steady advance- ment.

REV. CHARLES FERDINAND BEDARD.

Rev. Charles Ferdinand Bédard, pastor of St. Mary's Roman Catholic church at Putnam, was born in Quebec, Canada, August 9, 1869, and is a son of Charles Ferdinand and Aurelie (Drapeau) Bédard. The father is also a native of Quebec, where he has spent his entire life, and his wife was born and died in that place. The paternal grand- father was Charles Bédard, who was born in St. Nicholas, in the province of Quebec, the family having been represented in that province for over two hundred years.

Rev. Bédard pursued his early education in parochial schools of Quebec and was graduated from Laval University with the class of 1889. He became professor of versi- fication in Sherbrooke Seminary in the province of Quebec, there remaining for four years, and on the expiration of that period he was ordained to the priesthood for the diocese of Hartford, Connecticut, on the 19th of May, 1894. His first regular assignment was to the position of curate at Danielson, Windham county, in 1895. He was also curate in the church at Waterbury and in 1900 he was appointed rector of St. Ann's church in Hartford, remaining in that connection for twelve and a half years. In 1912 he received appointment to St. Mary's church in Putnam, of which he has since had charge, and also has supervision over St. Mary's parochial school. Since coming to Putnam he has made wonderful progress with the school, entirely refurnishing it as to furniture and fixtures and greatly enlarging its capacity. In 1916-1917 there was an enrollment of seven hundred and eighty-two pupils and in 1917-18 the number will have increased considerably. Father Bédard has also built a new rectory-a fine modern and commodious building which is one of the best in the state. He became the successor of Father Van de Norte at this place and has done excellent work since taking charge of St. Mary's church, sixty per cent of the population of Putnam being French. Father Bédard belongs to St. Jean the Baptiste Society and is also a member of L' Union St. Jean le Baptiste d'Amérique. He is a gentleman of broad scholarly attainments and enjoys in the highest measure the goodwill and respect of his parishioners.

HON. MILTON ADELBERT SHUMWAY.

Hon. Milton Adelbert Shumway, supreme court judge of Connecticut, residing in Danielson, his native city, was born on the 30th of August, 1848, a son of Noah and Elizabeth Hill (Stiness) Shumway. Ancestral family records trace their lineage from Peter Shumway, who was born in France on the 10th of April, 1635, and came to America between 1660 and 1675, settling at Topsfield, Massachusetts, where he died in 1695. He was of the Huguenot faith. The records show his name on the roll of colonial soldiers of Massachusetts as early as 1675 and by his descendants he was called Peter the soldier to distinguish him from other ancestors of the name of Peter Shum- way. Something concerning him is learned from a petition by his son, Peter Shum- way, of Oxford, Massachusetts archives, XLVI, 212, and which reads as follows: "To the Hon. Spencer Phips, Esq., lieutenant governor and commander in chief in and over his majesty's province of the Massachusetts bay in New England. The honorable coun- cil and house of representatives in general court assembled. The memorial of Peter Shumway of Oxford, most humbly showeth that whereas your humble memorialist did many years ago prefer a petition to the honorable general court of this province, pray- ing that as he is the legal heir and representative of Peter Shumway of Topsfield, who was a long time in the service of this country and particularly in the Narragansett war

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A modern history of Windham county, Connecticut : a Windham county treasure book, Volume II, Part 77

Author: Lincoln, Allen B Publication date: 1920 Publisher: Chicago : S. J. Clarke publ. co. Number of Pages: 960

Author: Lincoln, Allen B
Publication date: 1920
Publisher: Chicago : S. J. Clarke publ. co.
Number of Pages: 960