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a remarkably well-informed man, always fond of reading, and was much respected by his fellow-citizens.
(VII) Nehemiah H. Husted, son of Benjamin (2) and Sarah A. (Knapp) Hu- sted, was born April 14, 1843, and died January 13, 1921. He received his earliest education in the district school at Round Hill, afterward attending the Quaker Ridge Academy, then presided over by the Rev. Whitman Peck. In the course of time Mr. Husted inherited the homestead and also became, by purchase, the pos- sessor of another farm. The homestead comprises ninety-six productive acres, and these were brought to a high degree of cultivation by the energetic industry and enlightened methods of Mr. Husted. Dairy farming was his specialty and he disposed of the milk at wholesale. He became the most extensive agriculturist in the neighborhood. The first presiden- tial vote cast by Mr. Husted was for the reëlection of President Lincoln, but he was always an active Democrat. For a long period he served as selectman, and during a number of years filled the office of town treasurer. In 1883, 1884 and 1885 he represented his district in the State Legislature, and during that time served on the committees on education, cities and boroughs and highways. After his return to private life he was again chosen select- man, serving two years. While the trusted adviser and counsellor of his own party, he was held by the other party in high esteem. Of this there could be no stronger proof than his repeated elections to office in a town which has always been most decidedly Republican. Always, when nominated, he received the hearty support of both parties. Mr. Husted af- filiated with Acacia Lodge, No. 85, An- cient Free and Accepted Masons, of Greenwich; and Banksville Council, Junior Order of United American Me-
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chanics. He was a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church, as was also his wife. He was a trustee of the church at Round Hill, and also of that at Mianus, being treasurer of the latter.
Mr. Husted married, December 28, 1870, Clarissa J. Raymond, daughter of Thomas and Susan F. (Haight) Ray- mond, of Poundridge, New York, and granddaughter of Enoch and Susannah Raymond. The Raymond family is an ancient one of French origin, and centur- ies ago a branch was transplanted to Eng- land. Nearly three hundred years ago Richard, John and William Raymond, founded the family in New England. To Mr. and Mrs. Husted the following chil- dren were born: Susan F., Clarissa J., Harriet E., George J., and two others who died young. It was in October, 1906, that Mr. and Mrs. Husted moved to their home at Mianus.
Nehemiah H. Husted was entitled to be called, in the best sense of the words, a successful man. He made of his ancestral acres and of those he acquired by pur- chase the best farm lands in the county ; he ably served his fellow-citizens in of- fices of trust and responsibility, and was rich not in material profit alone, but also in the gratitude, respect and cordial re- gard of the entire community. Mr. Husted was laid to rest in Putnam Ceme- tery.
SCANLON, Thomas Francis, Eye and Ear Specialist.
The success of a man in a professional career depends upon character as well as upon knowledge of his profession. By virtue of this quality, Dr. Thomas F. Scanlon, of Norwalk, has won the confi- dence and esteem of his fellow-men. He is an upright and conscientious phy- sician, a man of strong common sense and
moral worth in his community. Dr. Scanlon was born in Stamford, Connec- ticut, September 21, 1883, son of Michael and Mary (Toohey) Scanlon.
Michael Scanlon, father of Dr. Scanlon, was born in Ireland, and died when the latter was but three years of age. He was a florist, and for many years was in charge of the Leavitt estate in Stamford. Mr. Scanlon married Mary Toohey, and they were the parents of four children, two of whom grew up: Thomas Francis, of further mention: and Celia, who be- came the wife of Francis A. Haughney, of Darien, Connecticut.
Thomas Francis Scanlon was educated in the Stamford Grammar School, and was graduated from the high school there in 1903. Four years later he graduated from Yale Medical College, and the year 1907-1908 was spent in St. Vincent's Hos- pital, Bridgeport. Subsequently Dr. Scanlon removed to Georgetown, where he engaged in practice for twelve years, the first eight of which were general prac- tice. He then took up a post-graduate course at the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, and for three years was on the clinical staff there. Following this, Dr. Scanlon opened an office in Bridgeport, where he resumed his practice, and in 1919 he became a resident of the city of Norwalk, but still maintains his office in the former city.
Dr. Scanlon has made marked progress and his success is well deserved. The prestige which he has attained in the medical world has been through the con- stant application of effort. He is a mem- ber of the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital, as assistant to Dr. Curran in nose and throat work; he is also assistant at the eye clinic with Dr. Dorlan Smith. Dr. Scanlon is a member of the Norwalk Medical Association and of the Bridgeport
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Medical Society. His fraternal affiliations are with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Woodmen of the World, in Georgetown, and the Kiwanis Club, of Bridgeport.
Dr. Scanlon married Josephine Rey- nolds, daughter of Stephen Reynolds, of New Haven. Mrs. Scanlon is a descend- ant of one of the early and prominent Connecticut families ; her grandfather on her paternal side was a veteran of the Civil War and his name appears among the officers on the Soldiers' Monument in East Rock. Dr. and Mrs. Scanlon are the parents of a daughter, Constance Frances, born 1907, and of a son, Thomas Francis, Jr., born July 7, 1914.
DODGE, George Edward, General Contractor.
While residing in Sound Beach, Mr. Dodge maintains in Stamford the head- quarters of a very extensive business which has made his name familiar not only throughout Connecticut but also in more than one of the adjacent states. The heavy responsibilities and strenuous de- mands of this concern absorb, of neces- sity, the greater part of his time and at- tention, but he is known nevertheless both in Sound Beach and Stamford as an earnestly public-spirited citizen.
The ancient English family of the Dodges had its original home in Somer- setshire, and several of its branches were transplanted to the American colonies. The escutcheon of the branch represented by George Edward Dodge is as follows :
Arms-Barry of six or and sable, on a pale gules a woman's breast guttant.
Crest-A demi-lion maryn sable, langued and armed gules, about his neck a gemel gold.
Motto-Veritas.
(I) John Dodge, the first ancestor of record, was of Somersetshire, and the Christian name of his wife was Marjorie.
(II) William Dodge, son of John and Marjorie Dodge, came to Massachusetts in 1629, in the ship called the "Lion's Whelp," and settled in Beverly. He mar- ried, and died between 1685 and 1692.
(III) John (2) Dodge, son of William Dodge, was born in 1636. He married Sarah Proctor. He was a prominent man in the community, and his death occurred in 1723.
(IV) Jonathan Dodge, son of John (2) and Sarah (Proctor) Dodge, was born between 1675 and 1680. He married (first), Elizabeth Goodhue, of Ipswich. He married (second), Jerusha Rayment, a widow. Like his father Jonathan Dodge was actively associated with the conduct of town affairs. He died about 1756.
(V) John (3) Dodge, son of Jonathan and Jerusha (Rayment) Dodge, was born in March, 1717, and baptized August 24, 1718. He married Hannah Fowler, and lived to see the earlier years of the War of the Revolution, passing away in 1779.
(VI) Charles Dodge, son of John (3) and Hannah (Fowler) Dodge, was born in 1741. in Beverly. He married Abigail Porter, of Wenham. Charles Dodge died August 3, 1823.
(VII) Francis Dodge, son of Charles and Abigail (Porter) Dodge, was bap- tized May 17, 1767. He married Sarah Dodge, a member of another branch of the family. The death of Francis Dodge occurred November 9, 1856, in Frances- town, New Hampshire.
(VIII) Issachar Dodge, son of Francis and Sarah (Dodge) Dodge, was born Feb- ruary 4, 1809, in New Boston, New Hamp- shire. He learned and followed the trade of a carpenter. He was a gifted man, possessing talents as an inventor and be- ing also endowed with musical genius. He was known as the author of several popular songs. Mr. Dodge was active in political affairs, helping to organize the Free Soil party in his community. He
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was fearlessly devoted to the cause of abolition and was earnest in church work and religious enterprises, but always re- fused civil office. Mr. Dodge married, in 1832, Louisa Emerson, of Francestown, and for a time resided in Lowell, Massa- chusetts. He died October 2, 1882.
(IX) Edward Blanchard Dodge, son of Issachar and Louisa (Emerson) Dodge, was born April 1, 1838, in Francestown, New Hampshire. He learned the trade of a carpenter, becoming eventually an ex- tensive builder. During the Civil War he served in the Union army. He affil- iated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Peterboro, New Hampshire, and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic in Springfield, Massachusetts, having been a member of Company A, New Hampshire Heavy Artillery, and served until 1865. He was a man of prominence, holding for many years the office of justice of the peace, and serving as deacon in the Congregational church. Mr. Dodge married, in 1861, Laura Jo- sephine Woods, daughter of Lewis Henry Woods, of New York City, and they were the parents of a large family of sons and daughters.
(X) George Edward Dodge, son of Ed- ward Blanchard and Laura Josephine (Woods) Dodge, was born January 12, 1873, in Peterboro, New Hampshire. He received his education in the public schools of Stoddard, New Hampshire, his parents having moved there when he was but four years old. They lived there twenty-two years and thus it was that in that town George Edward grew to man- hood. After taking a thorough prepara- tory course in the public schools, he at- tended the Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation College in Springfield. By work- ing with his father during vacations, Mr. Dodge had mastered the carpenter's trade before completing his school course, and
this gave him an early start in the active business of life. He followed his trade as a journeyman until about fifteen years ago, when he engaged in business for him- self in Springfield, Massachusetts. In 1905 he went to New Rochelle, New York, remaining until 1908. In that year he moved to Harrison, and after living there seven years went to Sound Beach, Con- necticut, where he still resides. His of- fice is in Stamford, and his business op- erations cover a wide extent of territory, embracing parts of New York and New Jersey as well as the whole of Connec- ticut. Mr. Dodge is a member of the Ki- wanis Club, of Stamford.
Mr. Dodge married, March 27, 1901, Edith Grace Zeigler, daughter of Fred- erick and Esther (Swenden) Zeigler, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Dodge are members of the Congregational church.
George Edward Dodge is a man who understands the value of concentration of effort. Not only has he always adhered to his original line of business, but he has limited the number of his outside in- terests. By thus guarding and regulat- ing the outlay of time and energy he has achieved success in his chosen sphere, and has made of his work a benefit and bless- ing to many communities.
CAVANAGH, Thomas C.,
Theatrical Manager, Business Man.
The Cavanagh family is of ancient Irish lineage, its founder, Fiacha Baiceada, son of Cathire More, King of Ireland, A. D. 144. The early name was Caoimheachan, and signifies "entertainer." The posses- sion of the family embraced the territory called Ui Cavanagh, now the barony of Idrone East, in the County of Carlow, and the heads of the sept held in modern times the title of Kings of Leinster. In
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the United States, also, this ancient Lein- ster house has been honorably repre- sented. One of the most noted men who held public office during President Jack- son's administration was Edward Kav- anagh, United States Minister to Portu- gal, while equally illustrious in military circles was General James Cavanagh, of Brooklyn, New York, who served with distinction in Meagher's Irish Brigade during the Civil War.
Thomas Cavanagh, grandfather of Thomas C. Cavanagh, was born in Balla- cedere, County Sligo, Ireland. He learned the dry goods business in his native land under the instruction of his father, an im- porting merchant, and there married, his wife a member of the Dunbar family. He was preceded to America by some of his children, bringing others with him, and he settled in New Haven, Connecticut. In New Haven he founded a dry goods busi- ness, of which he was the successful head until his retirement, a few years prior to his death, which occurred when he had almost attained the century mark. He was a man of influence and importance in his city and prominent in the affairs of the time. All of his six children came to America and here followed careers of use- fulness and worth.
Lawrence Cavanagh, son of Thomas Cavanagh, was born in Ballacedere, County Sligo, Ireland, and as a youth of fifteen years left his home, journeying to the Isthmus of Panama. This was dur- ing the gold excitement, but he did not continue westward to the mining camps, joining his parents in New Haven after a short time. Entering the employ of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road, he was for about fifty years in the service of this road, one of its trusted vet- erans, who had met every emergency and responsibility in a career that contained
many incidents of thrilling and absorbing interest. At the time of the famous rail- road bridge accident in Norwalk, he was sent to the scene in charge of the wreck- ing train, and when the work of rescue was completed and the line open he was assigned to duty in charge of the Nor- walk station, a post he filled until his death. He was a man of sturdy virtues, a loyal friend, a loving, just father, de- pendable to the last extreme. He was a lifelong Democrat, content to express his beliefs at the polls, never entering public life
He married Margaret Murphy, born in Tipperary, Ireland, daughter of James Murphy, and they were the parents of six children: Margaret; Thomas C., of whom further; Mary, married Richard Bennett, and resides in Brooklyn, New York; John J. (q. v.) ; Catherine, married Joseph L. O'Brien, of Norwalk, Connec- ticut ; and Daniel O'Connell.
Thomas C. Cavanagh, son of Lawrence and Margaret (Murphy) Cavanagh, was born in Norwalk, March 16, 1858, and was educated in the public schools. He learned the printer's trade, which he fol- lowed as a journeyman for about five years. Subsequently he entered the em- ploy of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company, and for a similar length of time was in the Norwalk office. This position was followed by three years in the express business, which gave Mr. Cavanagh an opportunity to start in business on his own account. At first be began in a small way with one team, and now operates five or six motor trucks. In 1915, in partnership with A. J. Collins, a sketch of whom appears else- where, Mr. Cavanagh purchased the Pal- ace Theatre. This is the principal amuse- ment place in South Norwalk, and it fur- nishes an unusually high grade of vaude-
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ville and moving picture entertainment for a town the size of South Norwalk. Mr. Cavanagh is also a member of the firm of T. H. Canty & Company, which does a large insurance and real estate business. He is a director of the City National Bank, of South Norwalk.
In politics he is a Republican, and takes an active interest in public affairs. Mr. Cavanagh is a member of the South Nor- walk Club, the Norwalk Country Club, the Norwalk Yacht Club, and the Cath- olic Club, of Norwalk.
CAVANAGH, John Joseph, Manufacturer, Public Official.
This record is concerned with the life and activity of a member of the Cavanagh family who has made business his sphere of influence, John J. Cavanagh, vice- president of the Crofut & Knapp Com- pany of Norwalk.
John Joseph Cavanagh is a son of Law- rence and Margaret (Murphy) Cavanagh, whose early ancestry is given in the pre- ceding sketch. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, January 16, 1864, and his early education was obtained in the public schools. At an early age he went to work for the Crofut & Knapp Company, manu- facturers of hats, and he is the present vice-president of this company. Mr. Cav- anagh was an ambitious boy, and he sought to advance himself; the position which he holds is proof of his success. He has filled all of the intermediate positions, and in 1910 was made general manager, holding this office nine years, being made vice-president in 1919.
Mr. Cavanagh has taken an active part in the public life of Norwalk, and has sev- eral times been elected to public office. In these positions he has reflected honor on himself and his constituents, through a sane, wholesome and clearly defined at-
titude on all public questions. He has the unique distinction of having served each of the old cities of Norwalk and South Norwalk as mayor, and further honor of being the father of the movement which resulted in the consolidation of the Twin Cities in 1913.
His interest and activities in behalf of the Norwalk Hospital constitute one of the interests most prominently associated with the mention of his name in Norwalk. He is vice-president of the Central Trust Company of Norwalk, and holds the same office in the Dobbs Company of New York City. He is also vice-president of the Central National Bank of Norwalk.
Socially, Mr. Cavanagh is a mem- ber of the following clubs and organ- izations : The Friendly Sons of St. Pat- rick ; the Catholic Clubs of New York and Norwalk; the South Norwalk Club; the Norwalk Country Club; Norwalk Club ; Wee Burn Country Club, and the Wood- way Golf Club.
Mr. Cavanagh married Agnes Garvin, daughter of the late Patrick Garvin, of Hartford. They are the parents of three children : John Garvin, Lawrence Dunbar, and Carroll John.
ANGEVINE, Albert Jay,
Enterprising Citizen.
The name we have just written repre- sents, as all the good people of Stamford are fully aware, one of the city's most successful business men. Mr. Angevine has had a somewhat varied career, but has always manifested a spirit of enterprise and perseverance which has brought him, through many vicissitudes, to a state of assured and honorable prosperity.
The Angevine family is an old one of French origin, the name signifying "a na- tive of Anjou." It has been variously spelled Engevin, Eniervin, Langevine,
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Engevine, and in other ways, finally re- turning to its correct and original orth- ography.
Zacherie Angevine, of Loudun, France, was one of that multitude of Huguenots who fled from their native land at the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. He belonged to the fortunate who reached America in safety, and later purchased lands in New Rochelle, New York, where he spent the remainder of his life and where his descendants long continued to reside. He was a man of prominence in the community, and for some years filled the office of constable. He married, March 5, 1690, in the French Church, New York, Marie Marcelin, daughter of André Marcelin. The Angevines have ever since been numerous not only in New Rochelle, but in its vicinity, and have been numbered among the most use- ful and respected citizens of that part of the State of New York.
Samuel B. Angevine, father of Albert Jay Angevine, was born in Vermont, and was only five years old when his parents moved to the State of New York, settling in Batavia. There he grew up, acquiring such an education as was then afforded by the district schools. All his life he was a farmer. In politics he was first a Whig and later a Republican. Mr. Angevine married Electa Heywood, who was born near Rochester, New York, and they be- came the parents of two daughters and a son: I. Clarissa, married Hiram Flan- nigan, and they lived in Hume, New York, and later in Michigan; their chil- dren were: Orange C. and Orrin S. (twins), Albert, Clara and Cora (twins) ; Mr. and Mrs. Flannigan are both de- ceased. 2. Rebecca, died unmarried. 3. Albert Jay, mentioned below. The family were members of the Baptist church. The later years of Mr. Angevine were spent in Cheshire, Allegan county, Michigan, where he and his wife died.
Albert Jay Angevine, son of Samuel B. and Electa (Heywood) Angevine, was born April 5, 1845, in Hume, Allegany county, New York, and attended local public schools. In 1866 the family moved to Cheshire, Allegan county, Michigan, and there the father and son engaged in farming as they had done in their former home. In 1872 Mr. Angevine became a sewing machine salesman. The sewing machine industry was then in its infancy, and Mr. Angevine possessed sufficient foresight to realize the future which lay before it. It had just appeared in Michi- gan, which was then much further West than it is now, and much as people wanted the machines they were not easy to sell because of the scarcity of ready money. Mr. Angevine, however, was equal to emergencies, and sold many machines by taking in exchange cattle and various arti- cles of which his purchasers possessed an abundance. This barter always left some- thing to be paid in money. After spend- ing five years in the advancement of the sewing machine industry, Mr. Angevine returned to the home farm and for four years assisted his father in cultivating the land. He then went to Allegan, Michi- gan, where for about six months he en- gaged in the hotel business. His next migration was to Grand Rapids, where he again connected himself, for a few years, with the sewing machine industry. He then associated himself with C. F. Adams & Company in their Grand Rapids branch, remaining with them sixteen years, and during that time finding em- ployment in a number of their various branches. He was eventually sent East to take charge of their Springfield (Mas- sachusetts) store, retaining the position for three years. Finding, however, that his health suffered from the indoor life, he was compelled to return to the road and for some years was collector for the company in Bridgeport. On July 1, 1902,
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in association with his son, Floyd J., Mr. Angevine established himself in the fur- niture business in South Norwalk, Con- necticut, under the name of the A. J. Angevine & Son Company. From the beginning the venture was successful, and in January, 1917, Mr. Angevine opened another store in Stamford on his own ac- count. At this time the corporation was dissolved, and Mr. Angevine took charge of the Stamford branch of the business.
While building up a reputation as a successful and sagacious business man, Mr. Angevine has also acquired that of a public-spirited citizen, always quietly ready to "lend a hand" in any plan de- signed to improve community conditions and never failing to show himself kind and obliging in the relations of friend and neighbor. Through an active career of more than half a century, Mr. Angevine has never failed in courage, initiative, per- sistence, aggressiveness, or integrity, qualities which are almost certain to bring, eventually, success with honor. He and all who know him can abundantly testify that they have brought it to him.
Mr. Angevine married Ida Hartwell, daughter of Orville and Mary Jane (Cole) Hartwell, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, and they became the parents of one son, Floyd J., of whom further.
ANGEVINE, Floyd J., Business Man.
Floyd J. Angevine, son of Albert Jay and Ida (Hartwell) Angevine, was born near Allegan, Michigan, August 23, 1880. He was educated in the schools of Grand Rapids, Michigan ; Springfield, Massachu- setts; and Bridgeport, Connecticut ; and in 1902 entered business with his father. From the establishment of the South Nor- walk furniture store under the name of A. J. Angevine & Son Company until
November, 1917, he was identified with the elder Angevine in the management of the business. When the corporation was dissolved, at the latter date, and Mr. An- gevine, Sr., opened a store in Stamford, Floyd J. Angevine retained the South Norwalk business. He continued at the old location until the spring of 1921, when he moved to the new store building on North Main street, the present home of his flourishing, successful enterprise. Mr. Angevine has developed the South Nor- walk business along progressive, substan- tial lines, familiarizing himself with the needs and tastes of the local market in furniture, and steadily adding to a gen- erous patronage through fair and straight- forward methods of dealing. He is a member of the South Norwalk and Nor- walk Country clubs, and is a Mason in fraternal affiliation. Politically he is a Republican.
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