History of New Haven County, Connecticut, Volume II, Part 42

Author: Rockey, J. L. (John L.)
Publication date: 1892
Publisher: New York : W. W. Preston
Number of Pages: 1138

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the Center church of New Haven for many years. He married Anna Atwater. John, his son, married Sally, daughter of Stephen Peck, of Woodbridge. John P. married Sarah Ann, daughter of Thomas Clark, of Milford. He was the son of Elisha and grandson of Thomas Clark. Their children were: John M., Lewis C., Edward E .. Anna A., Mary E. and Reverend George H., who is a minister at Foo Chow, China. He married Nellie L., daughter of Reverend Lyman Peet. Anna A. married William M. Cottle. Edward E. married Vara, daughter of Marcus Smith. Lewis C. married her sister, Fannie Smith. John M. was married in 1874, to Laura B. Davis, of Oxford.

Dennis A. Kimberly, born in West Haven in 1844, is a son of James L., and grandson of Eliakim, whose father, Silas, was a son of Nathaniel, whose father, Nathaniel, was a son of Nathaniel, who was a son of Thomas Kimberly, who came from London to New Haven in 1638, and died in Stratford in 1673. He had four sons. Nathaniel died at West Haven in 1705. Another son, Eleazur, was the first male child born in New Haven. He died at Glastonbury in 1707. He was for many years secretary of state. The names of the other sons were Thomas and Abraham. Nathaniel Kimberly, 2d, died at West Haven in 1720. His son, Nathaniel, died at the same place in 1780. Silas, son of Nathaniel, 3d, married Mary, daughter of Jonathan Smith, and died in 1803. Eliakim Kimberly married Maria Kimberly. Their son, James L. Kimberly, married Mary A. Lum, of Derby. Their children were: Dennis A., Fannie A. and Edward L. Dennis Kim- berly, son of Silas, was a general in the state militia and a lawyer of much prominence. Dennis A. spent several years in the western states, but has resided in West Haven since 1883. In 1861 he enlisted in the 1st New York Cavalry, and in 1862 enlisted in the 15th Con- necticut Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He is a mnem- ber of Admiral Foote Post, G. A. R., of New Haven. He was elected burgess of the borough in 1888, 1889, 1890 and 1891. He married in 1876, Nellie A. Norton. Their children are: Fannie E., J. Lester, Jennie A., Dennis, Edward B. and Marian A.

Samuel Mallory was born in Woodbury, Conn., in 1832. His fa- ther, Thomas, was a son of Thomas, he a son of Thomas, and he a de- scendant of Peter Mallory, who signed the plantation covenant of New Haven in 1644. Thomas, son of Peter, born 1659, married Mary Umberfield in 1684. Thomas, their son, was born in 1685. Thomas Mallory, father of Samuel, settled in West Haven about 1838. He was a farmer, and was later engaged in oyster growing. He married Janet Hinman. They had two children-Samuel and Augusta, who married Charles H. Smith. Samuel Mallory is a contractor and builder. He has been burgess of West Haven, and is one of the char- ter members of Annawan Lodge, F. & A. M., of that place. He mar- ried Catherine E. Thompson in 1859. They have four sons: Thomas, Charles, George and Burton.

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John E. Mar was born in Alna, Lincoln county, Me., in 1834. His father was James C., and his grandfather was James Mar. The latter was a lieutenant in the war of 1812. He married Susanna, daughter of Lieutenant Richard Baily, who served in the French and Indian war. James C. Mar married Susanna, daughter of Ezekiel Averill, who was a revolutionary soldier and a member of Washington's body guard. The founder of the family was John E. Mar, who came from Scotland in 1715. John E. Mar, the subject of this sketch, learned the ship builder's trade in 1854, and came to New Haven county in 1862. He became a resident of West Haven in 1865, and the same year became a partner of William N. Gesner in ship building. He married in 1863, Helen, daughter of Mr. Gesner. Their children are: Frederick W., Margaret G., James C., John E. and Charles E.

Albert F. Miles, born in Milford in 1807, is a son of Captain Daniel Miles, who was also a son of Captain Daniel, both sea-faring men. The younger Daniel commanded a vessel before he was 21 years of age. He was lost at sea during the war of 1812, while bringing in a captive vessel. Daniel Miles, father of Albert, married Martha, daughter of Clemence Northrop. They had three sons and one daughter, who died young. The sons were Albert F., Edwin and George. Albert F. Miles has been a resident of Orange all his life. He learned the shoemaker's trade, and followed it for many years, but for over 40 years has been engaged in farming. He has always been a staunch republican, and held many offices and positions of trust in the town, being selectman and town agent for many years. He married Sarah, daughter of Isaac Clark. The result of this union was two daughters, both of whom are living: Martha, who married James W. Clark, of Monroe, and Sarah, who married Joseph N. Clark, of Orange.

David M. Monahan was born in County Letrim, Ireland, in 1840, and in 1860 came to this country and settled in New Haven, where for several years he was in the employ of Stocking & Pendleton, ship chandlers. In 1866 he removed to Kansas City, Mo., and engaged in trade (groceries and general merchandise), doing an extensive busi- ness. In 1876 he returned to Connecticut, and, locating in Southing- ton, engaged in the grocery business there. In 1883 he came to West Haven, and investing in real estate, has made many improvements, among which was the building of the Second Avenue Hotel. He married in 1864, Mary G. Dailey, of the same county, who was engaged in the millinery business in New York city.

Atwater L. Nettleton, born in Derby in 1847, is a son of Lyman Nettleton, born in Orange in 1820; grandson of Amos, born 1771; great-grandson of Isaac, who was a son of John, who came from Mil- ford and settled in what is now a part of Orange, then North Milford, being one of the earliest settlers. He had two sons, Isaac and Na- than. Isaac Nettleton married Sarah Smith, of West Haven. Their

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children were: Amos, Isaac, David, Comfort, Sarah and Susan. Amos Nettleton married Comfort, daughter of Eli Nettleton, of Bethany, who was a son of Nathan. Their children were: Sidney, Julia, Har- riett, Mary, Amos, Lyman, Laura A. and Laura M. Lyman Nettleton is a carpenter and builder, and has followed that business for over 40 years. He married in 1842. Sarah, daughter of Samuel Atwater, of Cheshire. Their children are: Atwater L., Martha J. (died young), Clara (deceased) and Jennie (married Merritt L. Benton). Atwater Nettleton married, in 1870, Susan, daughter of Amos Clark, of Mil- ford. Their children are Eva and Effie.

H. Edward Nettleton, born April 28th, 1828, is a son of Hezekiah Nettleton and Sarah Buckingham Wilmot, both residents of Milford, Conn., whose children were: Abagail A., who married George W. Goodsell, a merchant of New Haven, both of whom are now deceased; George W., who married Charlotte Phillips, both residents of Hay- wards, Cal., at the present time; H. Edward, the subject of this sketch; Ephraim B., now deceased; N. Clark, who had mining interests in Idaho, where he died; and Elliott W., who served as a corporal in the war of the rebellion, and was killed just previous to its close at Ben- tonville, N. C. H. Edward moved to West Haven in 1851, and in 1858 purchased the grocery business of the late George W. Goodsell, which he has carried on continuously since that time. In the same year he married Emma, daughter of Hubbard and Ann Smith, of Naugatuck, Conn. Their children were: Edward L. and Harry E., living; Elwood WV. and an infant son, deceased. Edward L. married Eva M. Thomas, of Rushville, I11. Harry E. married Nettie B. Richards, of West Haven, Conn.

James H. Peck, born in Waterbury in 1845, is a son of William A., born in Waterbury August 25th, 1804, he a son of Ward, born October 7th, 1762, and he a son of Joseph Peck. Ward Peck, named after Gen- eral Artemas Ward, enlisted in the continental army in 1776 and served until the close of the war. He was at Stony Point and York- town and at the surrender of Cornwallis. He was one of La Fayette's bodyguard. He represented Waterbury in the legislature. He mar- ried Dorcas, daughter of James Porter, of Waterbury, and their chil- dren were: Lucy, born 1784; Chloe, born 1789; Lyman, born 1791; Sher- man, born 1793; Harmon, born 1795; Ward, born 1799; Simmons, born 1801; Caroline D., born 1808; and Mary, born 1812. Of this large fam- ily all lived to grow up and all of them married. Joseph Peck, sup- posed to have been an older brother of Ward Peck, enlisted in the 7th Company of the 7th Regiment, July 10th, 1775, reenlisted January 12th, 1777, for the war, in Colonel Hunt's Regiment. William A. Peck ran a transportation line from Waterbury to New Haven from 1835 until the building of the railroad in 1849. In 1862 he settled in West Haven. He married Lucretia, daughter of George Leete, of North Haven. Their children are: George L., born 1832; William A., born

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1834; Eliza J., born 1836; Caroline D., born 1838; Sherman, born 1840; Nancy A., born 1843; James H., born 1845; Emily L., born 1849; and Clara M., born 1853. Those who married are: George L. to Fannie Fosdick; Eliza J. to Joseph Andrews; Caroline D. to George Anderson; Nancy A. to George Chase; James H. to Nettie, daughter of Captain John Thompson, of West Haven, in 1869. They have one daughter, Louise. James H. Peck has been registrar of voters for several years, also burgess. He was deputy under Sheriff Bixby two terms, and U. S. revenue inspector and gauger during Cleveland's administration. William A. Peck, Jr., joined the government engineers in 1858, and with the exception of a few years after the war, has been in the gov- ernment service. He was a member of the board of education several years, and after West Haven was made a borough, was clerk of same for the first three years. He was also a member of the board of bur- gesses several years. He married, in 1868, Emma Chase. They have two children: George W., born 1869, and Sarah E., born 1873.

DAVID PLATT, a prominent farmer in Orange, was born in Nauga- tuck, Conn., in 1830. His great-grandfather, Josiah Platt, was a deacon of the Congregational church in West Haven, and contributed liber- ally to the support of that body. His grandfather, Nathan Platt, was a prominent man in his day. He was captain of a militia company, and served in the war of 1812. His house was raided by the British soldiers in that war. His son, Nathan, father of our subject, married Mary Meloy, a descendant of Edward Meloy, who came to America about 1760, and became a prominent man in the New Haven colony. They had ten children, all now living. David, the fourth child, came to Orange with his parents when he was about two years of age. He received a common school education. At the age of eight years he struck out for himself, and from that time depended upon his own resources. He learned the trade of shoemaker when 16 years old, and worked at that trade until he was 21. In January, 1852, he started for California by the Nicaragua route, and after fifty days' adventure by land and sea, reached San Francisco. He worked in the gold mines for over two years, then returned to West Haven. In 1856 he mar- ried Melissa A. Shenehon, of New Haven. Three daughters have been born to them: Mary K., Sarah S. and Florence L. Previous to his marriage he purchased the farm where he now resides, near Savin Rock. The fine residence and all of the barns and buildings on the place were erected by Mr. Platt. By his untiring industry he has accumulated a sufficient competency for his declining years. In con- nection with farming, he also follows the business of fishing.

Mr. Platt has taken an active interest in political affairs, having been identified with the democratic party during all his residence in Orange. He has held several town offices; was selectman a number of years, and in the fall of 1890 was elected town agent, his well known integrity and business ability enabling him to overcome a strong ad-

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verse majority. In the state election of 1890 he was the candidate of his party for member of the legislature, and although the average re- publican majority at that election was about 100, he came within six votes of an election. He is president of the Oak Grove Cemetery As- sociation of West Haven.

Isaac Porter, born in Milford in 1811, is a son of Hezekiah, who was a farmer. Hezekiah married Rachel Pardee, and their children were: Hezekiah, Rachel, Julius, Isaac, Amasa, Hannah, Nathan, John, David and Caroline. Isaac Porter settled in Orange in 1825. He was captain for several years of the 3d Company, Horse Artillery. He learned the carpenter trade, which business he has always fol- lowed. He is a member of the Congregational church, and has been collector of taxes. He married, in 1843, Phebe Warner, of Hamden. They had three children. They, with his wife, died in 1859. He married again, in 1861, Mary E. Smith. They have one son, Frank.

Edward W. Russell, born in Orange in 1852, is a son of William Ell Russell, whose father, Chauncy, was a son of Stephen. William Ell Russell married Susan Parsons. Their children were: William C .. Elford C., Betsy M. and Edward W. Edward W. has carried on the butcher business for several years, and is also engaged in farming. He is sole owner of the Tyler City Creamery, which he established in May of 1890. He is a member of Harmon Lodge, I. O. O. F., of New Haven. He owns and resides on the Colonel Platt hotel property, where Colonel Platt kept a hotel for many years. Mr. Russell was married in 1871 to Mary K. Bishop, of West Haven. Their children are: William E., Harry B., Bertha M., Lilla B., Lottie M., Bessie S., George L. (deceased), Daisy A., Clarence S. and Beulah K.

Stephen D. Russell, born in Orange in 1837, is a son of Stephen R., grandson of Chauncy, and great-grandson of Stephen Russell. Ste- phen R. Russell has resided in Orange the greater part of his life. He is a carriage maker and wood-worker, and carried on that busi- ness for many years. He married Cornelia Beach, of Woodbridge. Their children were: Stephen D., Elizur B., William M., Wilson (who died in infancy), Lewis P. and Mary M. Stephen D. and William M. Russell enlisted, in 1862, in the 27th Connecticut Regiment, and served nine months. Elizur B. enlisted the same year in the 15th Regiment and served three years. Stephen D. Russell has been en- gaged for many years in carriage making and blacksmithing. He is a member of the Congregational church of Orange. He married, in 1860, Delia A., daughter of Harvey Alling, of Orange. Their children are: Celia (deceased), Dwight E. (born 1864), and Anna B. (born 1870). Dwight E. married Mary Pardee, in 1886.

William A. Russell, born in Bethany, Conn., June 6th, 1845, is a son of Stiles A., born March 29th, 1812, died May 3d. 1863. He was a wheelwright. He married Susan, daughter of William Andrew, May 1st, 1836. Their children were: Wallace A., born 1837, died 1838;

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Mary E., born 1839; Catharine J., born 1840, died 1861; Ellen J., born 1842; Elvira V., born 1843, died August, 1891; William A., born 1845; Dwight S., born 1847; Ann Eliza, born 1849; Wallace A., born 1851; Grace L., born 1853, died 1860. William A. Russell came to West Haven in 1869, and in 1870 engaged in horseshoeing and jobbing. In 1884, in company with Joseph W. Granniss, he engaged in the manu- facture of carriage poles at Mt. Carmel, Conn. Returning to West Haven, in 1887, they engaged in the same business in connection with blacksmithing and general jobbing. Mr. Russell is a member of Annawan Lodge, F. & A. M., of West Haven, and of Harmon Lodge, No. 5, 1. O. O. F., and of Sassacus Encampment. He married, in 1869, Jane I. Bradley, and has two sons-Fred. A. and Elford B.

William C. Russell, born in Orange in 1835, is a son of William E., whose father, Chauncey, was a son of Stephen Russell, a soldier in the revolutionary war, and one of the early settlers of Amity (now Woodbridge and Bethany), and one of the most skillful mechanics of his day. Chauncey Russell maried Lucinda, daughter of Job Sperry, of Sperry's Farms, whose father, Richard Sperry, supplied the regicides with food during their stay in the cave on West Rock. He was a soldier and an officer in the war of the revolution. . William E. Rus- sell was a resident of Orange. He married Susan, daughter of Levi Parsons, of Derby. He raised a company for the war of 1812, but never engaged in active service. William C. Russell, although a resident of Orange, has been engaged in the meat business, in New Haven, for upward of 40 years, first in the retail, and for the last 15 years in the wholesale trade. He is also engaged in manufacturing at Tyler City; vice-president of the Peerless Attachment Company. He has always taken an active part in the affairs of the town, and has been honored with nearly every office in the town. He is now select- man and justice of the peace. He was elected to the legislature in 1871. He married, in 1855, Mary J., daughter of Dilazon Lyon, of Woodbridge. They have two daughters-Jennie G. and Jessie E.

Leonard A. Schaffnit was born in Brensbach, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, in 1855. He came to this country in 1868, and in 1882 set- tled at Tyler City and engaged in the manufacture of cigars. He has been station agent since 1885, and postmaster for five years. He was married, in 1878, to Ella Gilbert. They have five sons: Jacob, William, Leonard, Vilas and Harry.

William J. Scobie, born in New Haven, in 1853, is a son of William C. Scobie, who emigrated from Scotland and settled in New Haven, where he engaged in the grocery business, but at present carries on a paint and wall paper store in that city. He married Amelia Smith. In 1883 William J., with his brother, George W., engaged in the mer- cantile trade at Orange Center, buying out the business of George M. White. This firm existed until 1885, since which time the business has been carried on by William J. Scobie. He is a member of the

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school committee, and of Quinnipiac Lodge, I. O. O. F., and Sassactis Encampment, No. 1, of New Haven. He married, in 1882. Annie McVoie. Their children are: Amelia M. and Elbert W. Mr. Scobie was appointed postmaster at Orange Center in 1888.

Doctor Durell Shepard, born in Newtown, Conn., in 1831, is a son of Hiram and Lucretia (Sherman) Shepard. Hiram was a son of George, he a son of Timothy, he a son of John, he a son of John, he a son of John, who was a son of Edward Shepard, who settled in Cam- bridge, Mass., in 1639. John, the father of Timothy, was a Milford man. He removed to Newtown about 1737. Doctor Shepard was edu- cated at the Yale Medical School, graduating in 1864. He was assist- ant surgeon in the army until 1865, when he located in West Haven, where he has since practiced. Soon after coming to West Haven he opened a drug store, which he still carries on. He is a member of the New Haven County and Connecticut Medical Societies. He married, in 1856, Ellen R. Hart, of Southington, who died in 1863. In 1867 he married Elinor M. Tyler, of Essex, Conn. They have three children: Carroll S., George S. and Gussie S.

Burgis W. Smith, born in New Haven in 1857, is a son of Hiram H., and grandson of Josiah Smith. He was an auger manufacturer. He married a Miss Hayes, and their children were: Isaac C., Frederick H. and Hiram H. Hiram H. Smith was a jeweler, manufacturing for Kirby & Sons, of New Haven, for nearly 30 years. He settled in West Haven in 1858. He held the office of warden two years, and was first selectman of the town one year. He married Sarah, daughter of William F. Henrietta. They had one son, Burgis W. Mr. Smith re- moved to California in 1886. Burgis W. Smith has always resided in West Haven, and for several years has been engaged in the florist business. He married, in 1879, Lucy B., daughter of Isaac Mix. Their children are: Clara, David, Kirby and Ruth.

Charles F. Smith, born in Orange in 1836, is a son of Jesse G. Smith, who was born in West Haven, then a part of New Haven, in 1796; he a son of Gold Smith, and grandson of Nathan Smith. They were all farmers. Gold Smith was a captain in the state militia in 1795. He married Susanna Smith. Their children were: Jesse G., Lyman, Oliver, Susanna, Katura and Catherine. Jesse G. married Susan, daughter of William H. Fowler, of Milford. Their children were: William G., who is a resident of Montana; and Charles F. Charles F. Smith served in the war of the rebellion, enlisting in the 27th Connecticut Volunteers. He has held the office of justice of the peace, and is at the present time (1891) serving his seventh year as selectman. He was a representative in the legislature in 1875 and 1876. He married, in 1866, Mary G., daughter of Nathan C. Tomlin- son, of Milford. They have two children: Susie F., born 1867, married in 1891, to Clifford E., son of Elbee J. Treat; and Minnehaha, born 1873. William H. Fowler was a descendant of William Fowler, who

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came from England in 1637 with Theophilus Eaton and Peter Prud- den and landed at Boston. He came to New Haven, and later settled in Milford, being one of the founders. The line of descent is as fol- lows: William Fowler,' William," John, John,' John," John," John' and William H.8

Leonhard Sohn, born in Hessen, Germany, in 1836, was a son of Jacob Sohn. Leonhard came to this country in 1866, and settled in New Haven, where he carried on a meat market for several years. He removed to West Haven in 1877, and opened a boarding house. In 1890, in company with his son, Frank A., he engaged in the grocery business. He is a member of Connecticut Rock Lodge, No. 92, F. & A. M., of New Haven. He married, in 1864, Elizabeth Porth. They have two children-Lena and Frank A.

Enoch H. Somers, born in Orange in 1827, is a son of Enoch, whose father, Benjamin Somers, married Mary Marks. Their chil- dren were: Curtis, Enoch and Mary B. Curtis Somers was captain of a military company, and served in the war of 1812. Enoch Somers was also a captain in the old militia. He was a shoemaker and farmer. He married Sarah Downs. They had two children: Stiles A., who married Hattie Kimberly and settled in Minnesota, and Enoch H., who from 1843 to 1872 was a resident of New York, where be carried on the business of a broker. In the latter year he took up his residence in Orange.

Elbee J. Treat, born in Orange in 1832, is a son of Jonah, he a son of Jonah, he a son of Samuel, and he a son of Elisha Treat. Jonah the first, married Rebecca, daughter of Joseph Treat. Their children were: Frances, Julia B., Rebecca W., Jonah, Alfred and Harvey. Jonah, Treat, son of Jonah first, married Hettie, daughter of David Treat, of Orange. Their children were: Mary, Louise, Susan, Jonah, Elbee J., Emma S. and Ellen G. Elbee J. Treat has always been engaged in farming and dealing in cattle. He was elected selectman in 1886, and reelected in 1887, 1888 and 1889. Mr. Treat married, in 1856, Sarah Thomas. Their children are: Frederick J., Clifford E., Sophia (deceased), Cora and Sarah. Mrs. Treat died in 1871, and in 1880 he married Louisa H., daughter of D. K. Crofut, of Derby. They had one child, which died in infancy. Frederick J. Treat was born in 1860. He married Nellie, daughter of Frederick B. Pope, of Ansonia. They have two children, Herbert L. and Ellen L.

George D. Wade, born in Wilbraham, Mass., in 1827, is a son of George A. and grandson of Nathan L. Wade. George A. married Mary, daughter of Chatincy Brewer. They had eight children: George D., Eliza E., Anna F., James C., John H., Addison P., Clarrissa L. and Ellen. George D. settled in Milford, in 1849, and was engaged in railroading for many years. He afterward conducted a dry goods and grocery business in Milford. In 1862 he came to Orange, and has since been engaged in farming. He married, in 1855, Emeline, daugh-

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ter of Asahel Clark, of Milford. They have had two children: Lottie and George C.

William Wallace Ward, born in West Haven June 18th, 1830, is a son of Jacob. He was a seafaring man, and was in the West India trade, following the sea for upward of 40 years. Henry, Thomas and James Ward, brothers of Jacob, were also sea captains. Thomas and James carried on business on Long Wharf, New Haven, for many years. They were among the prominent and influential men of their day, and carried on an extensive trade. Jacob Ward married Henri- etta Kimberly. Their children were: John, Frederick S., George, Minot. Israel K. and William Wallace. Minot, George and Frederick S. were seafaring men. George and Minot Ward commanded vessels during the war of the rebellion, and were in the government service. Minot was lost at sea on the steamer " General Lyon," with nearly all on board, March 31st, 1865. Israel Ward engaged in the banking business. He was cashier of the Second National Bank of New Haven for 25 years. He died in 1883. William Wallace Ward has been engaged in the lumber and timber business and shipping, hav- ing been interested for many years in most of the vessels built in West Haven. The " W. W. Ward," launched in 1888, was named for him. Upon the building of the New Haven & West Haven horse railroad, in 1867, Mr. Ward was made superintendent, which position he still occupies. He was also treasurer of the same several years. He represented the town in the legislature in 1880.

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History of New Haven County, Connecticut, Volume II, Part 42

Author: Rockey, J. L. (John L.) Publication date: 1892 Publisher: New York : W. W. Preston Number of Pages: 1138

Author: Rockey, J. L. (John L.)
Publication date: 1892
Publisher: New York : W. W. Preston
Number of Pages: 1138