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Frank L. Martin, whose name introduces these lines, received his earlier education at the public schools of his native place, afterward attending Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass., and St. John's College, Fordham, N. Y., in which latter institution he studied four years. Returning to Waterbury, he remamed at home for a short time, and then went to Seymour, New Haven county, to -
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accept the position of yard master for the Seymour Brass & Copper Co. Atter eighteen months he again came home, and has since been engaged in real-estate business, looking after his own affairs in that line, collecting rents, etc.
On Feb. 27, 1889, Mr. Martin married Minnie Hendrick, who was born in Waterbury, a daughter of John and Barbara ( Scollay ) Hendrick, natives of New York, and of old English ancestry; they now live in Waterbury. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Clifford H. and Ray- mond S. In politics Mr. Martin has been a life- long Democrat, and he is socially a member of the I. O. O. F. Himself and wife are members of St. Patrick's Church at Waterbury. They enjoy the respect and esteem of the entire community.
TIMOTHY J. MCCARTHY, the proprietor of McCarthy's Cafe, a noted resort of Branford, was born in Drinoleague, County Cork, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1869, and is a son of Callahan and Mary ( Dun- nigan ) McCarthy.
Callahan McCarthy came to America, and lo- cated at Branford in 1893, where he died in 1896. The children born to him and his wife were as fol- lows: John; Bridget, who became the wife of Daniel O'Sullivan; Patrick; Daniel; Timothy J .; Norah, who became the wife of Hugh McGovern ; and Charles.
Timothy J. McCarthy was reared in his native country, and obtained his education in the local schools. While yet a lad he left the home of his forefathers, and landed in New York May 1, 1887. After a brief stay in the great metropolis he came directly to Branford, where for about a year he secured work as a farm hand. The following year was put in at the factory of the Malleable Iron Manufacturing Company, and for four succeeding years he was in the employ of the Branford Lock Works. His present business was entered into in 1894, and the wisdom of the departure has been repeatedly demonstrated.
FRANK D. FAGAN, proprietor of a popular tonsorial parlor in Waterbury, is a native of Con- necticut, and was born in Milford April 10, 1805.
Michael P. Fagan, father of Frank D., was born in Ireland, and there studied for the priesthood, but changed his mind and came to the United State, when about twenty-four years of age. At Stam- ford, Conn., he became bookkeeper for the Stam- ford Stove Works, later filling a similar position in Bridgeport for the Thompson Coal Co. Thence he proceeded to Milford, and for nine years lived on a farm, going then to Pascoag. R. I., where for eleven years he was in the employ of the Granite Mills Co., or up to his death in 1882. By his wife, Margaret (Newman), who was born in Ireland, and died in Rhode Island in 1880, he had a family of seven chil- dren, namely: Richard died young; Thomas is a groceryman in Pascoag, R. I., where he is promi- nent in politics, and represented his town in the Legislature many years; Michael is a blacksmith in Maine; John died young ; James is superintendent of a woolen-mill in Oldtown, Maine; and Philip is a barber in Pascoag, R. I.
Frank D. Fagan was four years old when his parents moved to Pascoag, R. I., where he attended school, and at the age of twelve began to devote his evenings to mastering the barber's trade. In Pascoag he worked at his trade for five years, in New Haven for four years, and in July, 1885, came to Waterbury, where he has since been successfully engaged in his business.
On June 4, 1889, Mr. Fagan married Mary S. Johnson, who was born in Waterbury, Conn., a daughter of William Johnson, one of the old set- tlers of the place. Two children have blessed this union, Mary and Joseph. The parents are men- bers of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Mr. Fagan is fraternally affiliated with the K. of P., Speedwell Lodge, No. 10, Waterbury, and other beneficiary societies. In politics he is a Republican, and in 1899 held the office of milk inspector, and is now serving his second term as sealer of weights and measures.
As becomes so broad-minded a citizen, Mr. Mc- Carthy is variously identified with the social and other interests of his adopted town, and for seven C. L. ROGERS, dealer in meats, vegetables, etc., Waterbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut. years was a member of Battery A, Light Artillery, Connecticut National Guard, and was at the front for six months during the hostilities between this WILLIAM L. LLOYD, a popular and success- ful young business man of Naugatuck, is a native of New Haven county, born in Beacon Falls, July 16, 1874. His father, Henry Lloyd, a native of Wales, emigrated to the United States about 1850, and landed in New York, whence he walked to Beacon Falls, Conn. He was employed as over- seer by the Home Woolen Mill Co., of that place, until 1888, when he retired from business and re- moved to Naugatuck. Here ne erected a pleasant residence and spent the remainder of his life in ease and quiet, dying April 24, 1899. He was a stanch supporter of the Republican party and its country and Spain. At the conclusion of the war he was honorably discharged from both the State and national service. He is a member of the Cath- olic Church, and takes an active part in several of the organizations in connection with the locai church. He is a member of the Catholic Club, the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hi- bernians. He is also a member of Hose Company No. 1, Branford Fire Department, and in his politi- cal relations is a stanch Democrat. His genial per- sonality and tact have won him hosts of friends, who rejoice at his rapid rise to prominence through the mediums of enterprise, muustry and integrity. | principles, and was a member of the Masonic fra-
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ternity. In religious belief he was a Baptist, while his wife held membership in the Episcopal Church. She bore the maiden name of Sarah Leigh, and is a daughter of William Leigh, who died in Kansas. She was born in England, and is still living. Her children are Ada, wife of George Carroll, of Nauga- tuck; William L., our subject; Alma and Agnes, who are both at home.
William L. Lloyd spent his boyhood in Beacon Falls, and attended the public schools of that place until fourteen years of age, when he came to Nauga- tuck and worked in the woolen mill for one year. He then entered the drug store of James O. May as clerk, and remained with him for six years, at the end of which time he decided to engage in the same business on his own account, and accordingly opened his present drug store on South Main street in July, 1895. His trade, which is already large, is constantly increasing, and he is now numbered among the leading business men of the place.
On June 3, 1896, Mr. Lloyd married Miss Cath- erine M. Myers, a daughter of George and Deetle Myers, but his wife died Jan. 22, 1898. He casts his ballot with the Democratic party, and is a mem- ber of Gavel Lodge, No. 18, K. P. He has been elected apothecary of Salem Lodge, Foresters of America, and the Union Club of Waterbury, in both of which he also holds membership.
CHARLES H. MONTGOMERY, foreman for the Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co., is one of the well-known citizens of Branford. He is a son of the late William Montgomery, a farmer of Branford, who died Jan. 22, 1898, aged seventy- eight years, two months and sixteen days. The elder Montgomery was a native of Ireland.
PATRICK SHANNAHAN, of Waterbury, who has been a resident of the city for between thirty and forty years, is a native of Ireland, and was born in County Cavan.
Timothy Shannahan, father of our subject, passed his entire life in Ireland as a laborer, though his parents were farming people. By his wife, formerly Mary Slattery, who was also born in County Cavan, and who is still living, he had a family of six children, as follows: Daniel lives in Ireland; Patrick is second in the order of birth; Margaret lives in Ireland : John is in New Zealand ; Catherine died young ; and Timothy lives in Water- bury.
Patrick Shannahan, our subject, received his education in his native land, and at the age of nine- teen came to Waterbury, where he has since re- sided. For twenty-four years he worked in the fac- tory of Benedict & Burnham and then opened his present liquor business on Pemberton street, in time erecting the building in which he has since been conducting his successful enterprise.
mother of two children, Timothy and Julia. The family attend the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception at Waterbury, and Mr. Shannahan is a member of the Catholic Legion and the Knights of Columbus. In politics he is an enthusiastic Demo- ciat, though not at any time prejudiced or bigoted.
VICTOR MICHAEL BOHN, a popular young business man of Branford, and the manager of Bohn's Cafe, Branford Point, was born in Weyer, in what was then the French province of Alsace- Lorain, Oct. 12, 1860, and is a son of Michael and Catherine ( Lux) Bohn, also natives of Weyer. The paternal grandparents were Joseph and Anna Maria Cuni Bohn, and the maternal grandparents were George and Mary ( Zens) Lux, the former a blacksmith by trade. Michael Bohn was a contract- or and builder, and reared a family of four chil- dren: Henry ; Joseph ; Mary, who married Eugene Thomas; and Victor Michael.
Victor Michael Bohn was reared in his native. town and educated in the public schools. When quite young he was apprenticed at the mason trade, and, becoming expert in this line, worked from 1877 to 1888 with his father. The following year he came to this country and entered the employ of his brother Henry, who has a cafe at Branford, and for seven seasons he has managed his cafe also at the Point.
Mr. Bohn is a member of the Catholic Church, and is faithful to the faith in which he was reared. He is a member of Woodland Lodge, No. 39, K. of P .; the B. F. Hosley Company, No. 13, Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias, of which he is the present capable recorder ; Harugari Lodge, No. 600; and New Haven Lodge, No. 25, B. P. O. Elks. In politics he is a Democrat.
EUGENE F. CLARKIN, foreman of the soldering department of the Waterbury Mfg. Co., Waterbury, is a native of Connecticut, born April 20, 1867, in Middletown.
John Clarkin, his father, was born about the year 1840, in County Armagh, North of Ireland, whence at the age of twelve years he came to the United States, locating first in Thompsonville, Conn., later in Middletown, coming to Waterbury about 1874, and has since here followed his trade, that of painter. He married Bridget McAleer, who was born in Tariffville, Conn., of Irish descent. She died when our subject was about three years of age. Of the children born to John Clarkin and his wife four are yet living : Jolin is a mechanic in Waterbury ; Will- iam is a plumber in Hartford ; Herbert is a machin- ist in Brooklyn : and Eugene F. is our subject.
Eugene F. Clarkin on the death of his mother went to live with his grandmother in Stamford, Conn., and at the age of seven years came to Water- bury, where he attended school. At the age . E fourteen years he commenced working for the
June 14, 1878. Mr. Shannahan married Julia Allman, who was born in Ireland, and who is the ! Waterbury Mfg. Co., and has been in the employ of
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that firm ever since, bring now foreman of the soldering department.
On April 2, 1891, Mr. Clarkin married Mar- garet Joy, daughter of Michael Joy, who was born in Ireland. No children have been born to this union. Our subject and his wife are members of the Church of the Immaculate Conception ; socially he is connected with the Ancient Order of Hibern- ians, Fourth Division, and is vice-president of same ; politically he is a Democrat, and at the pres- ent time is a member of the bureau of assessments.
F. H. HUMPHREY, secretary of the Water- bury Lumber and Coal Company, Nos. 77-107 Meadow street, Waterbury, New Haven Co., Con- necticut.
FRANK SMITH BRADLEY, a bright and progressive young carpenter and joiner of Bran- ford, with hopes and well-defined ambitions for the near future, was born in that town, May 9, 1875, a son of Richard and Mary C. (Smith) Brad- ley. The family history of the Bradleys may be found in connection with the sketch of Richard Bradley, which appears elsewhere.
Frank Smith Bradley was reared in his native town, and acquired his education in the excellent public schools of that city. Starting out in life for himself, his first engagement was as bookkeeper for a cutlery firm in New Britain, where he remained for two years. At the expiration of this time he set himself to learning the carpenter trade with his father, in whose employ he remained for five years.
On June 22, 1896, Mr. Bradley was married to Miss Nettie S., daughter of George and Frances (Gray) Page, of Branford, and their happy union has been blessed by the birth of two children, Frances M. and Richard, both bright and winsome little people, making a home full of joy and sun- shine. Mr. Bradley belongs to the Woodmen of the World, and in religion is a member of the Epis- copal Church. In politics he is a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley are charming and attractive young people, and have many friends who deliglit to gather in their cosy and hospitable home.
Edward J. Fitzpatrick attended the local schools of Waterbury, and when fourteen years old began a service of fifteen years with the Waterbury watch factory, after which he was connected about a year with Brown Brothers. In 1898 he formed a part- nership with John L. Gloster, in the boot and share business, and the firm of Fitzpatrick & Gloster have since conducted a flourishing business at No. 60 S. Main street.
June 26, 1895, Mr. Fitzpatrick was united in marriage with Adeline M. Long, who was born in New York City, a daughter of Addison Long, a native of the South, and descended from English ancestry. No children have been born of this union. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick are members of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. So- cially he is affiliated with the Ancient Order United Workmen and St. Joseph's T. A. Society. In poli- tics he is a Democrat.
TIMOTHY J. BRENNAN, one of the hustling, go-ahead young business men of Waterbury, is a native of that city, born Nov. 2, 1871.
Michael Brennan, his father, was born in Queen's County, Ireland, and in 1865 came to the United States, settling in Waterbury, Conn., where he followed his trade of stone cutter, and where he died in November, 1895. In 1868 he married Annie Mooney, who was also born in Queen's County, Ireland, and who came to America after a few years spent in England. Mrs. Brennan, who is still liv- ing, is the mother of seven children, named as fol- lows: Mary, Timothy J., Nellie, Mary Ann, John, Elizabeth and Maggie. Of these, Nellie is the wife of Patrick Farrell, photographer, Bank street, Waterbury; and John and Elizabeth are deceased.
Timothy J. Brennan received his education at the local schools of his native city, and at the age of twelve years commenced work in the Waterbury Clock works, where he remained some nine years. At the end of that time he entered the bottling establishment of H. A. Flanagan, but being taken sick went to New York, and sojourned there a short time. Returning to Waterbury, he was employed in the fire department one year, and in November, 1897, purchased Mr. Flanagan's retail liquor and bottling business, which he has since successfully conducted.
EDWARD J. FITZPATRICK, senior member of the firm of Fitzpatrick & Gloster, boot and shoe dealers, Waterbury, is a native of that city, and On Dec. 24, 1897, Mr. Brennan was united in marriage with Mary Laney, of Waterbury, Conn., and they have one child, Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Bren- nan are members of St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church, Waterbury. Socially he is affiliated with the International Order of Odd Fellows and the B. P. O. Elks, and he is a member of the Union Club. Politically he is a Democrat. was born May 29, 1868. His father, Martin Fitz- patrick, was born on the parental farm in County Queen's, Ireland, and emigrated to this country, in 1860 settling in Waterbury, where he followed the occupation of a laborer. Here he married Jane Delaney, also of County Queen's, Ireland, and eight children were born to them, four of whom died young. The other children are Catherine, Mary, Deborah and Edward J. Of these, Catherine mar- MICHAEL MANION, who has so efficiently represented the Third ward of Derby as alderinan, was born in that place July 6, 1874, a son of ried William Peters, of MilI River, Mass .: Mary married Edward Kiernan, of Waterbury ; and De- borah married John J. Cluney, also of Waterbury. | John and Ann ( Ready) Manion, both natives of
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Ireland, the former born in County Tipperary, the latter in County Clare. The paternal grandparents of our subject never came to the United States, but when a young man John Manion crossed the At- lantic and took up his residence in Derby. For twenty-six years he has now been connected with the Consolidated Railroad Company ( New York, New Haven & Hartford). He is a Democrat in politics, and he and his family are members of the Catholic Church. Of the eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Manion, six are still living: Edward, a telegraph operator; Michael, our subject; John, fireman on the "Scout," a government vessel ; Mary, Frank and Nora, all at home.
With the exception of five months spent in Florida Michael Manion has passed his entire life in Derby, and is indebted to its public schools for his educational privileges. After leaving school he worked in different shops until seventeen years of age, at which time he began learning the carpenter's trade, and has since followed that pursuit. On Feb. 9, 1899, he married Miss Margaret Connors, of Derby, a daughter of Michael and Hannah Con- nors. Mr. and Mrs. Manion are both members of the Roman Catholic Church, and are held in high regard by all who know them. As a Democrat he has become prominently identified with public af- fairs, and in the fall of 1898 was elected alderman from the Third ward, performing his duties in a most creditable and acceptable manner.
JOHN J. MACAULEY, builder, Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut.
EDWARD L. CARTER was born in North Co- hassett, Mass., Sept. 12, 1872, a son of William M. Carter, whose family history is published in con- nection with the sketch of Henry B. Carter, to be found elsewhere.
Edward L. Carter spent the first twelve years of his life at Nantasket Beach, Mass., where he at- tended school, and developed a fine physique. In 1885 he came to Waterbury, Conn., and finished his schooling bv four years attendance upon the in- struction of the Waterbury high school. When his school days were over he entered the employ of the Waterbury Watch Co., and worked with them for three and a half years, and then became connected with the Waterbury Clock Co. as an apprentice to learn painting. Mr. Carter has worked his way up in this firm until now he is foreman of the finishing department, and is one of the most trusted men on the rolls of this extensive company.
On April 20, 1894. Edward L. Carter and Miss Eva T. Bailey were married. Mrs. Carter is a sister of Mrs. H. B. Sanderson, and her family history is presented in connection with the biography of Mr. Sanderson, which is to be found on another page. Mrs. Carter is a bright and attractive young woman, and a lady of many gifts and graces. There are no children in their family circle. Mr. Carter is one of
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the most conspicuous figures of the Waterbury Na- tional Guard. He entered Company A, 2d Regi- ment, Conn. National Guard, in March, 1890, and Dec. 14, 1891, he was appointed a corporal ; Nov. 21, 1892, he was made sergeant; May 1, 1891, he won the Officers' Gold Badge for superiority in drill and discipline : and July 17, 1893, he was ap- pointed reginiental sergeant-major on the staff of Col. John B. Doherty. Mr. Carter is still in the service, and March 3, 1900, was awarded the ten- year medal for long service, and July, 1900, re- ceived the ten-year medal for superior markman- ship. In 1893 Mr. Carter was appointed one of the regimental team for competitive shooting at New Haven. The record which he has made in that line is among the very best in the State. Politically he is a Republican, and socially he belongs to Nosahogan Lodge, No. 21, I. O. O. F., and Har- mony Lodge, No. 42.
LESTER E. WARNER is the well-known pro- prietor of the Enterprise Fruit Farm of Hamden, which is pleasantly located on Munson street, three miles from New Haven. He is one of the most progressive, energetic and successful agriculturists of the community, and in business affairs is prompt and notably reliable. Mr. Warner was born in Hamden, Oct. 14, 1865, on the old homestead of his grandfather, Jonah Warner, who resided there throughout a long and useful life. He was one of the representative farmers of the town and was an active and prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He married Miss Sanford, and to them were born nine children, Albert, Abner, Minor, Harley, Elizabeth, Maria, Alma, Eliza and Litha, all of whom married and lived past middle life.
Harley Warner, father of our subject, began life for himself at the age of eighteen years by driving a team used in hauling wood, and the money which he saved from his wages he invested in calves on his return home. He then had charge of the old farm, upon which he continued to live until 1876, when he moved to the place now occupied by our subject and resided there until his dwelling was destroyed by fire in July, 1898. He then went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Ella Warner, and at her home died March 10, 1899. For over sixty years he was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and served as class leader for forty years. He was prominent in town and church affairs, but never aspired to office. His political support was given the men and meas- ures of the Republican party. For a great many years he was interested in the wood business in con- nection with farming, and though he started out in life for himself as a poor boy, he steadily prospered and became quite well-to-do. He was twice mar- ried, his first wife being Susanna Dorman, who died leaving no children. and for his second wife he married Emily Alling, a daughter of Isaac Alling. | She is still living and makes her home with her
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daughter. Mrs. Ella Warner. She is the mother of the following children : Harley A., a prominent dairy farmer of Hamden ; Rosetta E., wife of Ells- worth Warner, of Wallingford, Conn .; Lester E., our subject ; and Ella, wife of Edwin N. Warner, of Hamden.
Lester E. Warner was seven years old when the family removed to the farm upon which he now re- sides, and he was educated in the district schools of the neighborhood. At the age of seventeen he went to Bethany, Conn., where he worked for Charley E. Ball as teamster for two months, and then re- turned home, giving his father the benefit of his la- bor until he attained his majority, when he rented the farm and commenced life for himself. He is now the owner of about 100 acres of land, all in one body, and is successfully engaged in general farming and the dairy business, keeping for the latter purpose thirty-one head of cattle. He sells the milk at wholesale. In 1894 he became interested in fruit raising, and now has upon his place four- teen hundred peach trees and several hundred apple, pear and plumi 'trees. In this undertaking he has also prospered.
On Oct. 15. 1888, Mr. Warner was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Warner, a daughter of Vinous Warner, and to them were born four chil- dren, three of whom are living: Ralph M .; Gladys E .; and Doris Agnes. Politically Mr. Warner affili- ates with the Republican party, and fraternally is connected with Harmony Lodge, I. O. O. F., of New Haven. As a business man and citizen he stands high in the esteem of his fellow men, and commands the respect and confidence of all with whom he comes in contact.
JACOB BEISIEGEL, farmer, Westville, town of Woodbridge, New Haven County, Connecticut.
HOBERT FRANKLIN KELSEY, one of the well-known dairy farmers of Branford, was born in Haddam, Conn., Aug. 5, 1834. and is a son of Albert and Alınira ( Higgins ) Kelsey, natives re- spectively of Killingworth and East Hampton, Connecticut.
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The paternal grandfather Kelsey was a farmer of Killingworth, Conn., and he reared his son, Albert, to an appreciation of the dignity and use- fulness of an agricultural existence. The latter set- tled in Guilford in 1839, and for the remainder of his life was identified with the same locality. He was the father of eight children: Hobert F. ; Wat- son D .; Jeanette, who married a Mr. Bartholomew ; Cynthia, who married Mr. Porter ; Ada, who mar- ried Henry Smith ; Mary, who is Mrs. John Hugh Baldwin ; Richard; and Egbert.
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