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William Arnold Stoddard, son of Luther, and father of Lewellyn Luther Stoddard, our subject. was born in Dummerston, \'t., while his wife, Phoebe S. Brockway, was a native of Hartford. Conn., a daughter of Lurie Brockway, a farmer and old resident of Hartford, of Scottish extraction. Mr. Stoddard was first a Whig and later a Repub- lican in political matters, while he and his family were members of the Methodist Church. During his life he was a member of the Governor's Foot Guards, and also captain of the Hartford Light Guards. On May 21, 1878, this good man passed away ; his wife survived until June, 1896.
Lewellyn Luther Stoddard was born in Spring- field, Mass., where he received a common-school education, graduating from the high school, after which he attended the Wesleyan Academy, at Wil- braham, Mass. Later he commenced his business career in the store of his father, which was located on Main street. in Springfield, Mass. His next ven- ture was at Peoria, Ill., where he remained two years, engaged in the grocery trade. When the war of the Rebellion br le out he returned to the East. and enlisted m the United States navy, serving his country three years, on the U. S. Steamer "Ossip-
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pee," until his discharge at New Orleans, in 1864. Returning to Springfield, Mass., Mr. Stoddard formed a partnership with his father, and they con- elucted a large wholesale fruit and candy business. In 1868 the concern was sold to Gunn & Merrill, and Mr. Stoddard removed to New Haven, where he bought the store of John Mandeville, on the cor- ner of Church and Chapel streets, in the old Globe building. Here Mr. Stoddard conducted a whole- sale and retail fruit and candy store, making it the largest enterprise of its kind in the State, but after twelve years he opened his present business, and has successfully conducted it for sixteen years, building it up from its original limited dimensions to the present large proportions ; he controls the largest trade of any cigar establishment in Connecticut en- gaged in the retail line. Among his other specialties Mr. Stoddard is the owner of the famous "Hand- some Dan" smoking tobacco, a great favorite with the Yale students, who almost exclusively patronize Mr. Stoddard for their cigars, tobacco and other smoking materials, recognizing the superiority of his goods. Mr. Stoddard's trade, however, is not confined to the University, but he numbers patrons throughout the State, and all unite in appreciation of his strictly honorable business methods, the ex- cellence of his goods and almost unlimited choice offered in his handsomely equipped establishment.
In polities Mr. Stoddard supports the Demo- cratic candidate in National affairs, but gives his .support to the best man upon local questions. Fra- ternally he is a thirty-second-degree Mason, con- nected with Hiram Lodge, No. 1; Franklin Chapter, No. 2; Harmony Council, No. 8; New Haven Com- mandery, No. 2 ; Bridgeport Consistory, 32d degree ; and Pyramid Shrine, of Bridgeport. Both on ac- count of his business ability and pleasing personal- ity he commands the respect of all who know him, and the friendship of a wide circle of the leading people of New Haven and the surrounding district.
ANDREW DWIGHT CLINTON is one of the well known citizens of North Haven. and a de- scendant of an old family, whose records reach as far back as 1675. The family is of Scotch descent, and the first of the family to locate in North Haven. Conn., was a Lawrence Clinton, who was born about 1679, and whose will was probated in 1758.
Lawrence Clinton (2), son of Lawrence, was made a freeman in 1701, appointed ensign in 1776, a lieutenant still later, becoming a captain of the train band in 1781. He was in good circumstances. His reputation was most excellent and he was one of the six owners of clocks in the town, and part owner of Sabbath Day House in 1786. The rec- ords show him to have been of most excellent repu- tation. He married Elizabeth Todd.
Jesse Clinton, son of Lawrence (2), was born in 1762. He married and became the father of a numerous family.
the town of Wallingford in 1805 and died there Feb. 20, 1875. On Nov. 16, 1825, he married Rosannah Bassett, who died in May, 1886. Their children were as follows: Merritt, who married Emily Blakeslee; George, who married Frances Allen ; Isaac, who married Grace Allen; John; Edwin Jesse, the father of Andrew D .; and Elizur, who first married Julia A. Bishop, second, Ella G. Pal- mer.
Edwin Jesse Clinton was born Sept. 4. 1836, in Wallingford, on the farm where he now lives. His biography will be found on another page. On April 11, 1859, he wedded Cornelia Tuttle, daughter of Amos Tuttle, and by this marriage became the father of two children, Andrew D .; and Ida, who was born in 1871, and married Heinrich Vollhardt, of New York. The mother died March 24, 1885.
Andrew D. Clinton was born Sept. 7, 1862, in the house located just over the line from. North Haven, where his father resides. His primary edu- cation was obtained in the district schools, and later, he was sent to a North Haven private school, then conducted by Miss Mary A. Livermore, where he received substantial training. After leaving school he went into his father's shop, where he was em- ployed for about ten years, being then taken into partnership, the firm name becoming E. J. Clinton & Son.
On May 21, 1885, Andrew D. Clinton married Lucy Bishop, who was born July 10, 1861, a daugh- ter of Erus B. and Charlotte (Thorpe) Bishop, mentioned elsewhere in this volume. One son, Charles Bishop, born March 15, 1901, has blessed this union. Both Mr. and Mrs. Clinton are valued attendants of the Congregational Church, in which Mrs. Clinton holds a membership. In politics, Mr .. Clinton advocates the principles of the Democratic party, and in 1898 he was elected town auditor which responsible office he held two years. Socially he is connected with North Haven Grange, and is con- sidered one of the substantial and prominent citizens of the town.
CURTIS B. TILEY, D. D. S., was born in East Haddam, Conn., March 18. 1864, son of Stillman J. Tiley, who was born in 1830 in Essex, Conn., where he still resides. Charles Tiley, the grandfather of Curtis B., was born in 1787, in Essex, where he died in 1841. He was a master shipbuilder. He married Mehitable Dimock Stillman, by whom he had four children : Stillman J., Louisa, Emily and Rebecca. The father of Mrs. Charles Tiley ( grand- mother of Curtis B. ) was a soldier in the Revolu- tionary war. Charles Tiley, the great-grandfather of Curtis B., was born in Essex in 1750, and in middle life he went to the West, where he disap- peared, his family hearing no further tidings of him.
Stillman J. Tiley is a manufacturer of novelties, and is also engagol in making bicycle spokes. He
Jesse Clinton (2), son of Jesse, was born in ' married Orphelia Bates, who was born in East Had- 78
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dam, daughter of Aneon and Sabria (Ely) Bates, and is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Tiley have had nine children: Emily and Georgia, both unmar- ried; Charles, who died young; Richard, who is in Essex, where he is engaged in the manufacturing business ; Charles (2), a dentist in Derby, Conn .; Dr. Curtis B .; Frederick, who died in infancy; Stillman, a manufacturer in Essex ; and Hettie L., wife of Dr. Linderoth, a practicing physician in Brooklyn. Mr. Tiley was originally a Whig, and is now a Republican, and he has held all the promi- nent local offices of the town at different times. Both he and his wife are members of the Congre- gational Church.
Dr. Tiley was one year old when his parents moved to Essex, where he attended the local schools and graduated from Hill's Academy. He engaged in tutoring, and worked on the farm and in the factory, studying with high ambitions, and saved his money. When he was nineteen years old he entered the dental office of F. A. Shailer, of Essex, with whom he spent the greater part of the ensuing two years. In 1886 he was graduated from the : Philadelphia Dental College. In 1885 he had opened an office in Torrington, Conn., where he continued to follow his profession until 1890, in which year he removed to New Haven. He has since been lo- cated at No. 225 Crown street, and he has already built up a very select and purely operative practice. He belongs to the Northeastern Dental Association, and to the Connecticut State Dental Association.
Dr. Tiley was married Aug. 20, 1885, to Miss Isabella E. Goslee, who was born in Glastonbury, Conn., a daughter of John Hudson and Eliza ( House ) . Goslee. Dr. Tiley is a Republican, and belongs to the Union League.
PAUL T. SALESKI, wholesale dealer in fruit and produce at Nos. 37-39 South Colony street, Meriden, ranks among those who have contributed materially to the business activity of that city, and is an energetic and successful business man. Vir- tually he is a Meriden product, for here he has built up his prosperous business and made his commercial reputation, which is known to the trade all over the country, but his birth occurred in Schlochau, West Prussia, Germany, Sept. 22, 1866.
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Anna .A., wife of John Velz, of Meriden; and Ida M., wife of Joseph Dumackowski. Charles W. Saleski, wishing to give his children better oppor- tunities than their native land afforded in a business way, left the Fatherland for the Western World in 1878, and immediately came to Meriden, where he has lived ever since, both he and his estimable wife taking great comfort in their children, who have grown into intelligent and respected men and women. The parents are consistent members of St. Mary's German Catholic Church, and are good and worthy people.
Paul T. Saleski attended the public schools in his native land. He was only eleven years old when his parents emigrated to America, and in Meriden he became an apt pupil in the public schools, also studying in St, Rose's parochial schools, thus early demonstrating his energy and determination. While still a mere youth he started out to carve his own fortune, beginning as clerk in the grocery store of Martin Booth, at a salary of seventy-five cents a day. He continued there for several years, thor- oughly mastering the details of this business. In 1800 MIr. Saleski entered into partnership with J. I. Parker in the fruit and produce business, which was conducted under the firm name of J. I. Parker & Co. for two years. At the expiration of this time he bought his partner's interest and conducted the business under the firm name of P. T. Saleski & Co., until 1892, at which date he retired from busi- ness, in order to take a rest. Going to Europe, Mr. Saleski spent some time in travel, visiting the principal cities and places of interest in the Old World. Upon his return to America he again en- tered the fruit and produce business with Mr. Par- ker. This partnership lasted until 1895, when he again bought out the latter's interest, and became the only importer of fruit between New Haven and Hartford. Through his energy, push and strict at- tention to business, he not only gained the confidence of the commercial world, but the patronage of a wide extent of country, and since the spring of IVOI his business has been one of astonishing pro- portions. At that time removal was made to his present commodious quarters on South Colony street, and after making improvements which have cost over $4.000, he now has two stores with cold -; storage accommodations, and every modern conveni- ence for the preservation and care of his commodi- ties. Mr. Saleski began as a poor boy, and it has been hard work and close attention to detail that has changed his condition, until now he is reckoned with the substantial men of his locality, his property holdings and other interests being of considerable value. With it all he is held in high esteem as a man of probity, and is one of Meriden's repre- sentative citizens.
Charles Wilhelm Saleski, the father of Paul T., was born in 1824, in the same place, where he se- cured an excellent education and became a well -. known manufacturer of pottery and earthenware. ! Here he married Mary Lietz, a native of the same locality, who still survives and resides in Meriden. Fourteen children were born of this marriage, nine of whom are still living, namely : Gustav W. ; Charles M., a carpenter and joiner of Meriden ; Frank, a prominent dairy farmer of Wallingford: August B .. a meat dealer, at No. 9 Perkins street, Meriden : On Sept. 28. 1897, was celebrated the marriage of Paul T. Saleski to Miss Anne Reichardt. a na- tive of Buffalo, N. Y. She is a lady of culture and Paul T., subject of this biography; Anton .A., of the Wilcox & White Organ Co., Meriden ; Cecelia I., widow of Samuel H. W. Yale, of Meriden; ! takes great pride in her housewifery. Two chil-
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dren have been born of this union: Henrietta and one that died in infancy. Fraternally Mr. Saleski is connected with the K. of C., in which he is past grand knight; the A. O. U. W., of Meriden; and St. Boniface Society. The religious connection of the family is with St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, in which he is a trustee and a member of | ious faith. the building committee. Mr. Saleski is a Democrat, but although highly regarded by his party he has never consented to accept office, his business, social and religious interests sufficiently filling his time.
ARTHUR H. TYRRELL, treasurer and gen- eral manager of the Waterbury Blank Book Mfg. Co., Waterbury, is a native of Connecticut, born Nov. 7, 1860, in Roxbury, of old New England stock.
The first of the family in this country was Roger Tyrrell, great-great-great-great-grandfather of our subject, who came from London, England, about the year 1637, with a company under Eaton and Daven- port, and was one of the original settlers of Milford, Conn. In 1639, he married Abigail, daughter of Thomas and Isabel Ulford, who "came over" in the ship "Lyon" in 1632, first locating in Roxbury, Mass., then in Springfield, in 1635, and finally in Milford, Connecticut.
John Tyrrell, son of the above, was born in Mil- ford, Conn., in August, 1644.
Nathan Tyrrell, son of John, was born in Mil- ford, Conn., Oct. 23, 1693, and settled in New Mil- ford, Conn., about the year 1720. He married Ruth Buck.
Nathan Tyrrell (2), son of the above, was born Feb. 26, 1737, in New Milford, and married Dor- orthy Phelps.
Hiram Tyrrell, son of the above, and the grand- father of our subject, was born in Roxbury, Conn., July 9, 1800, and died there in 1883. He was a millwright and carpenter and joiner by trade. He married Laura Thomas, and they became the parents of eight children : Harriet, Charles, Oliver S .. Fannie, Orrie and Laurie (twins), Lydia and Stephen.
Oliver S. Tyrrell, father of our subject, was born in Roxbury, Conn., Sept. 23, 1830, and died there April 27, 1899. He was educated in Rox- bury, followed the trade of carpenter and joiner, also conducted a grocery store with John Goad, un- der the firm name of Goad & Tyrrell, the latter be- ing afterward associated with his son Arthur H., in a general store business. Oliver S. Tyrrell mar- ried Rachel S. Glover, who was born Dec. 11, 1836, in Roxbury, Conn., on the home farm, a daughter of Charles Glover, who was a farmer and mechanic as well as an inventor of no small note in Litchfield county. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tyrrell, viz .: Walter S. resides in Waterbury, Conn. : Arthur H. is our subject : Cura S. I. the wife of Edward Swift, of Cornwall Bridge. The mother of this family was called from earth Aug. 12, 1867,
and the father subsequently wedded Josephine Cogs- well, who was born in New Preston, Conn. Three children came of this marriage, viz .: Earnest R. is in Woodbury, Coun .; Lena is single; Oliver A. resides in Bridgeport. Oliver S. Tyrrell was a Demoerat in politics, and an Episcopalian in relig-
Arthur H. Tyrrell, the subject proper of these lines, was seven years old when his mother died, and he then went to live with an uncle on a farm in New Milford, attending during the winter seasons the district schools of the locality, later taking a term at a private school in Roxbury. At the age of twelve years he met with a serious accident by being thrown from a mowing machine, and from this injury he will never fully recover. At the age of fourteen he commenced clerking in the general store of J. B. Leavenworth at Roxbury Station, then at the end of about two years he engaged in general mercantile business with his father under the firm name of O. S. Tyrrell & Son, in the same place. This arrangement terminated after some three years, our subject then traveling for the Oriental Spice Co., of New York, and at the close of one year with that firm he entered the employ of C. W. Michaels, general merchant, Yalesville, Conn., and for about two years served in the capacity of head clerk and bookkeeper, resigning his position on account of his health. In 1882 Mr. Tyrrell came to Water- bury, and for a year was in the employ of W. O. Guilford, stationer and bookbinder, at the end of that time becoming associated with him in business under the firm name of W. O. Guilford & Co. At the expiry of some five years, this co-partnership was dissolved, and Oct. 12, 1887, Mr. Tyrrell organ- ized the Waterbury Blank Bock Mfg. Co., of which he was elected treasurer and general manager, which position he still holds. Under his able man- agement the business has grown to be one of the largest in the State, selling their blank books in every State in the Union, and employing thirty to thirty-five hands.
In 1884 Arthur H. Tyrrell was united in mar- riage.with Eva L. Lowe, of Providence, daughter of John Lowe, at that time president of the Rhode Island Metal Co. She and her first-born both died in September. 1885. . In May, 1880, Mr. Tyrrell wedded Augusta M. Smith, of Waterbury, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Tyrrell are members of the Catholic Apostolic Church. In politics he is a Democrat, and has served in various offices of trust in his adopted city. For four years he was a member of the board of school visitors, during which time he was clerk of the board for one year ; in 1899 he was elected alder- man of the First ward, being the second Democratic alderman ever elected from that ward, which has always been strongly Republican. In fraternal matter, he is prominent as a member of the follow- ing organizations: Free and Accepted Masens. In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows, Independent Or-
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der of Foresters, Forestu- of America, Woodmen of the World, and Golden Cross. He is one of the useful progressive citizens of Waterbury, and enjoys the respect and esteem of the entire com- munity.
ERNEST COOK MORSE was born Jan. 28. 1860, in Wallingford. New Haven county, son of Emery Morse, who was born in Yalesville, town of Wallingford, July 16, 1832. The father has been engaged the greater part of his life in the real es- tate business, although in his earlier years in the meat business. In his political views, he is a Demo- crat, but has never been willing to take official posi- tion. He is a member of the Episcopal Church. In 1855 he was married to Miss Frances Augusta Cook, a daughter of George and Lavina Cook. of Wallingford. 'She died March 26, 1888. the mother of the following children: (1) George Willard is in the hair felt business in Pittsburg. (2) Frank Harley is a baker in Wallingford. (3) Ernest C. is our subject. (4) Cliften Jackson is a real estate dealer in Wallingford. Harley Morse, the grand- father of Ernest C., was born in Yalesville, where he followed farming. He married Harriet Morse.
Ernest Cook Morse was educated in the local schools of his birthplace, in a boarding school at Clinton, Conn., and in the Business College at New Haven. At the age of eighteen he left school, and entered into business by purchasing the Byron Johnson Bakery, conducting same until October, 1900, when he sold out to the wife of his brother, who is now carrying on the business. In 1895 Mr. Morse started the harness and wagon business, which has increased so greatly that he is now de- voting his entire time to it. Socially Mr. Morse is a member of Accanant Lodge, I. O. O. F., and with his family he belongs to St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Politically he is a Democrat, and is an honorable and upright citizen.
Mr. Morse was married May 29, 1888, to Miss Elizabeth Yale Bullard, a daughter of John Bullard, of Middletown, Conn. To this union have come : Emery Yale, born Feb. 25, 1890; Carleton Ernest. born Oct. 29, 1892: and Gladys Elizabeth, born Oct. 8, 1896. In 1897 Mr. Morse built for himself one of the most pleasant and thoroughly modern houses in Wallingford. He and his family are counted among the most genial and hospitable peo- ple of the town.
LEROY JOHN GAINES, who has for the past thirty years been connected with the Charles Parker Co., is a well-known and respected citizen of Meri- den. He was born in the town of Granby, Hartford Co., Conn., Sept. 17. 1816, and is descended from an old and substantial family of England.
John Gaines, the grandfather of Leroy J., re- sided in the town of Granby, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, and was a respected citi- zen. His death occurred May 23, 1851, and he was
buried in the North Granby cemetery. He was married, first, in November, 1802, to Martha Hitchi- cock, who was born April 14, 1780, and died June 28, 1820; she was also buried in the old cemetery in that town. She was a daughter of Capt. Luther and Beulah (Chapman) Hitchcock, the former a Revolutionary hero, who took part in the engage- ments at Ticonderoga and New London; Capt. Hitchcock died at Springfield, Mass., Nov. 1, 1806. To Jolin and Martha (Hitchcock) Gaines came nine children : One son, born Dec. 19, 1803, who I died Dec. 25, 1803 ; Evaline, born Feb. 9, 1805 ; Will- iam, born Oct. 19. 1806, who died in the West ; Har- vey, born Jan. 3. 1809; Theodore, born July 22, 1810; John Richard, born June 19, 1812; Martha, born Dec. 12, 1815, who died May 29, 1819; Mar- tha (2), born Feb. 12, 1819, who married Milo Dyke; and Maria, born March 26, 1821, who died Aug. 2, 1821. For his second wife, John Gaines married Abbie Cossett, who lived and died in Granby.
John Richard Gaines, son of John, and father of Leroy J., of Meriden, was born in North Granby, Conn., June 19, 1812. His educational advantages were confined to the district schools of his native town. At an early age he learned the trade of mill- wright, which business he followed through most of his life in various sections of the States of Massa- chusetts and Connecticut. Mr. Gaines was noted for his industry and uprightness of character. His de- clining years were spent with his children, his death taking place, Sept. 21, 1893, at the home of his daughter . Mrs. Warner; his remains were laid in the family lot on Granby street. In political sym- pathy Mr. Gaines was a life-long Democrat. On May 13, 1835, John Richard Gaines was united in marriage with Sarah MI. Bennett, of Belchertown, Mass., where she was born July 10, 1814. Mrs. Gaines passed away Nov. 7, 1866, in Granby, Conn. For many years she was a most worthy member of the Congregational Church, esteemed and beloved as a faithful Christian wife and mother. Six chil- : dren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gaines: Alonzo. horn March 5, 1837, died in Hartland, Conn., in 1891 ; Marshall R. is president of the Tillotson Col- lege for colored people, in Austin, Texas : Mary .A., i born Sept. 16, 1844, married James Warner, and now resides in Winsted. Conn. ; Leroy J. was born Sept. 17, 1846: Robert J., born March 26, 1854, died in Wallingford, Conn., in June, 1899; and Wilbur H., born April 4. 1859, resides in New Jersey.
Leroy John Gaines, who is now a valued member of the business and commercial circles of Meriden, is a native of North Granby, Conn., where he passed his boyhood, attending the public schools and later becoming a student in the Granby Academy, which at that time was in the charge of a well-known edu- cator. Rev. William Page. As early as the age of nine years Mr. Gaines began his business career, working for Henry J. Dewey, a well-known agri- culturist of that section, while attending school. De-
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termined to obtain an education, Mr. Gaines tonk advantage of every opportunity. In 1862 he be- came a clerk in a store in East Granby, kept by James R. Viets, and there he remained until 1866. at which time he came to Meriden. Two years later he removed to Springfield, and was clerk and later traveling salesman for Kibbe Bros. & Co., whole- sale confectioners, remaining with that house for two years. It was in 1870 that Mr. Gaines returned to Meriden to accept a position with the Charles Parker Co., as clerk in the gun department. An association of thirty-one years with this house testi- fies to his efficiency. In a marked degree. Mr. Gaines possesses those attributes which contribute to suc- cess in any line, and he is not only esteemed by his employers, but is respected by those with whom he is daily associated.
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