History of Windham County, Connecticut, Part 112

Author: Bayles, Richard M. (Richard Mather)
Publication date: 1889
Publisher: New York, Preston
Number of Pages: 1506

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Albert Brown, born December 4th, 1822, is the only child of Artemas, and grandson of Joseph Brown, who came from Pom- fret to Breakneck hill, where he remained until his death. His mother was Achsa Harrington. Mr. Brown was a shoemaker by trade, having followed the business for about thirty years, but since then he has been a farmer at the north end of Breakneck hill, where he now resides. He was married in December, 1846, to Celia, daughter of John H. Marcey. They have two daugh- ters-Emma A. (Mrs. J. M. Keene) and Anna A. (Mrs. Frank H. Bowen).

Dexter Remington Burdick, born in 1823 in Voluntown, Conn., is a son of Cranston and Prudence (Lillibridge) Burdick. He is

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a cotton manufacturer, having been overseer and superintendent of different mills in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Massa- chusetts and New Hampshire. He has lived at East Killingly since 1884. He was married in 1876 to Mrs. Emily C. Reynolds, daughter of George A. and Lucy (Mastcraft) Columbus. By a former marriage Mr. Burdick had four children: John F., George H., Helen E. (deceased), and Hattie A. Mr. Burdick is a mem- ber of the Masonic and Odd Fellows orders.

Daniel P. Burlingham was born January 21st, 1818, in New York. He is a son of Samuel, whose father, Benjamin, was a son of Jonathan Burlingham. His mother, Randilla, was a daughter of Daniel Preston. Mr. Burlingham came to Killingly about forty years ago, was for several years in the grocery business, and since that time has been farming in a small way. He was married November 22d, 1838, to Hannah G., daughter of Lewis Bateman, he a son of Thomas, he a son of Hector, and he a son of Lord William Henry Bateman. Seth and Luther Bateman are second cousins to Mrs. B. They have one son, Daniel L. Mr. Burlingham has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Danielsonville since 1846, class leader about thirty years, and trustee twenty-five years.

Harris O. Burton, son of Elliot and Bernice (Williams) Bur- ton, was born in Foster, R. I., in 1836, and came to Killingly from Rhode Island in 1850. He has been a cotton mill opera- tive for many years, and overseer of weaving for the past fifteen years at the "Valley Mills." He was married in 1857 to Olive F., daughter of Reverend Jonathan Oatley. They have one son, Walter F., and one daughter, Elizabeth A., who died in infancy. Mr. Burton is a member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M.

Fred. L. Butts was born in 1856 in Killingly. His father, Henry W. Butts, was born in 1829, and married in 1856 Sarah J., daughter of William C. Marple. They have five children: Fred. L., Orrilla R., Phœbe L., Anna E. and Sarah H. Mr. Butts is a brick mason by trade. He was in California from 1884 un- til January, 1888.

George W. Butts, born in 1830 in Plainfield, Conn., is a son of Hollis, and grandson of Luther Butts. His mother was Rebecca, daughter of Benedict Hopkins. Mr. Butts was at Coventry, Conn., nine years, coming from there to Williamsville in 1864, where he built a house with a view to keeping a hotel with store in basement. He has kept a store several years, and a livery

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stable since he came here. He was married in 1853 to Sabra C., daughter of Arbey and Rachel (Vaughn) Adams. They have five children : Edna E., Hattie E., M. Rosa, George W. Jr., and Bertha M. Mr. Butts is a republican.

E. S. Carpenter, son of Richard Carpenter, was born in 1838, in Thompson. His mother was Cyntha, daughter of William Walker. Mr. Carpenter was brought up a farmer. He came to Danielsonville in 1861, and for about ten years was in the shoe factory of Abner Young. He has collected the borough tax sixteen years, town tax six years and school tax eight years, has been constable nineteen years, for sixteen years has been a member of the republican committee, and fifteen years chair- man of that body. He was married in 1862 to Julia, daughter of Mowry and Hannah Knight. They have one daughter, Ella L., two sons having died-Edward C. in infancy and Vernon L. aged twelve years. He is a member of the Danielsonville Baptist church, and has been sexton of the new church since it was built. He is a member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., also a member of Warren Chapter and Montgomery Council.

John G. Carter, son of Nehemiah, was born April 28th, 1842, in Westboro, Mass. He went to Boston at the age of seventeen, and since that time has been an artist. He was for five years

in the studio of William M. Hunt.

He has spent one year in Europe, and has traveled extensively in America. Since his marriage he has spent his summers in Danielsonville, and for the past two years has claimed his residence there. He was married in 1868 to Ada, daughter, of Harvey, Jr., and Lucy (Pierce) Chamberlin, and granddaughter of Harvey Chamberlin. Mr. and Mrs. Carter now occupy the house which was built by her father about fifty years ago. The latter was a stone mason by trade, and did much of the stone work on the Norwich and Worcester Branch Railroad.

Matthew W. Chace, born in 1850 in Killingly, Conn., is a son of Sanford and grandson of Robert Chace. His mother is Eliza W., daughter of Solomon Peck. Mr. Chace bought a farm in Pomfret in 1876, where he resided until April, 1886, and since that time he has been boss farmer for the Williamsville Manu- facturing Company. He was married June 8th, 1876, to Kate, daughter of John F. Spencer. They have one daughter, Mary Eliza. He is a member of Wolfden Grange, of Pomfret, P. of H.

Benjamin F. Chapman, born in 1813 in Cumberland, R. I., is a

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son of John and grandson of Benjamin Chapman. His mother was Abbie, daughter of Peter Miller. Mr. Chapman was brought up a farmer, in 1840 began dealing in farm produce, in 1842 be- gan to slaughter and peddle meat in Pomfret, and a short time later moved the business to Dayville, and in 1844 to Danielson- ville, where he continued (with the exception of three years when he rented the business and went to New York state) until September, 1880, when the son, Charles F., succeeded to the business. He was married in 1842 to Ruth L., daughter of Jere- miah Field. They have seven children living: Laura A., Wil- liam J., Charles F., Mary E., Robert B., Frank W. and Helen L. They lost two: George and Augusta. Mr. Chapman has been selectman two years as a democrat.

Charles F. Chapman, son of Benjamin F., was born in 1847 in Killingly, Conn. In 1870 Mr. Chapman went to Worcester, Mass., where he worked at the butcher business until August, 1880. The month following he bought his father's business in Danielsonville, which he has run since that time. He runs two carts and handles about $3,000 worth of meat per month. He was married February 9th, 1871, to S. M. A. Chase, daughter of William A. Chase. They have two children: Harry F. and Walter C. Mr. Chapman is a democrat and a member of the order of Odd Fellows.

Giles Chase, born in Killingly August 23d, 1810, is a son of· Judge David Chase, born 1779 and died 1866. He was county judge two terms and judge of probate two years. He was the oldest son of Edward Chase, who was a son of David Chase. Giles Chase's mother was Amy, daughter of Whitney Graves. He is a civil engineer and surveyor. He has been on the board of selectmen two terms. He resided in Mechanicsville from 1868 until 1888. In August of that year he returned to Kill- ingly, where he now resides. He was married in 1842 to Orpha D., daughter of Joshua Spaulding: They have six children: Omera G., Canova, David, Charles D., Cassius S. and Emma F.

Cassius S. Chase, son of Giles and Orpha (Spaulding) Chase, was born in 1854 in Killingly, Conn. He went from Killingly to Mechanicsville in 1868. While there he was in a store several years, leaving it to come to Elmville in January, 1886, where he has been in business with Charles D. Chase, firm of C. D. & C. S. Chase. He was married in 1885 to Cora M., daughter of Erastus Alton. They have one son, Harold Alton. He is a member of

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Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., and of John Lyon Lodge, No. 45, K. of P. He is a republican.

Charles D. Chase, son of Giles and Orpha (Spaulding) Chase, mentioned above, was born in 1852 in Killingly, Conn. He went from Killingly to Mechanicsville in 1868, and there learned the business of woolen manufacturing. In 1876 he went to Jef- fersonville, Mass., where he superintended a woolen mill for nine years. January 1st, 1886, he came to Elmville, where, in company with his brother Cassius S., he has run a woolen mill since that time, the production being fancy cassimeres. They now run 24 broad looms and employ 75 hands. Their power is a fall in the Whetstone brook, supplemented by steam. He . was married June 28th, 1877, to Eliza J., daughter of Nathan Doty. They have four children: Warren D., Marvin E., Herbert G. and Alice B. They lost two, Charles E. and Harry S. Mr. Chase is a member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., and a member of John Lyon Lodge, No. 45, K. of P.

Chauncy C. Chase was born in 1850 in Killingly. He is a son of George W., son of Abner, son of Cromwell, son of Oliver, son of Oliver Chase. His mother was Mary Watson. Mr. Chase went into the employ of the Attawaugan Manufacturing Company in 1867. In 1872 he was made overseer of carding at Ballouville, and one year later took charge of carding at Attawaugan, which he continued for ten years, the last four of which he had charge of carding at both mills. In 1884 he was made superintendent at Ballouville, which place he still. fills. He was married in 1868 to Elizabeth A. Harrington. They have four children: Clarence C., Albert A., Eva May and George H. He is a mem- ber of the Attawaugan Methodist Episcopal church, a member of Assawaga Lodge, No. 20, A. O. U. W., and a member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M.

Cromwell D. Chase, born in 1827, is the oldest son of Crom- well, and grandson of Reuben Chase. His mother was Mahala (Wood) Chase. Mr. Chase is a farmer, having owned and occu- pied the farm where he now lives since 1856. He was select- man one term. He was married to Mary W. Bastow. She died in 1881, leaving three children: Mary D., Susan M. and Crom- well O. Mr. Chase is a democrat.

Samuel C. Chase, born August 23d, 1817, is the oldest son of Danford, and grandson of Reuben Chase. His mother was Lucy Covell. Mr. Chase was educated in the district schools of

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the town. He was a farmer in early life, but since 1856 he has been a doctor, his principal treatment being magnetism. He has a large practice, having offices in Providence, Norwich and Putnam. He has been selectman several years, judge of pro- bate one term, and one term representative in the legislature. He has been married three times: first to Emily Fuller, who died leaving three children-Lucy A., Samuel O. (deceased) and Emily J. The second wife was Mary M. Burlingham, who died childless. The third wife was Tamison Rich. They have one son, Rufus R.

William A. Chase was born in 1831 in Killingly. He is a son · of Abner, whose father Cromwell, was a son of Oliver, and grandson of Oliver Chase. His mother was Esther, daughter of Jacob Cleveland. He was in the war of the rebellion, in Com- pany A, 12th Rhode Island volunteers, enlisting in September, 1862, for nine months. Since 1863 he has been employed in the butcher business. He was town clerk one year. He was mar- ried in 1851 to Amanda M., daughter of Obed Fuller. . They have three daughters-Mrs. C. F. Chapman, Mrs. E. H. Storrs and Mrs. Frank T. Preston. Mr. Chase is a democrat and a member of the Danielsonville Baptist church.

George J. Clark, born in 1828, in Chaplin, Conn., is a son of James, born in 1786, and grandson of Daniel Clark, born in 1750. His mother was Sally, daughter of John and Jerusha Richard- son. His grandmother was Mehitabel (Slate) Clark. Mr. Clark is a mason by trade. He has lived in Killingly about twenty-five years. He built a handsome residence on Broad street in 1883. He was married in 1854 to Adelia H., daughter of Ira Gregory, a son of Ira Gregory. They have one daughter, Nettie E. They lost two children-Delia A. and Henry G. Mr. Clark is a demo- crat and a member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M.

Benjamin Cogswell was born February 17th, 1838, in Trow- bridge, England, and is a son of William;and Elizabeth Cogs- well. Mr. Cogswell came from England to Burrillville, R. I., in 1848, where he resided until July, 1866. He was interested in manufacturing, was for several years overseer of weaving, and for the last year there was superintendent of a manufacturing concern. In July, 1866, he came to Dayville, and was superin- tendent of S. L. Sayles' mill until March, 1887, and since that time he has been confined to the house by sickness. He was married December 25th, 1858, to Sarah S., daughter of Daniel S.

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and Mary Rebecca Shumway. Their children are: Ida L. (Mrs. Frank G. Bailey), Cora Edna, Mabel S., Bernice S., Will D. and Benjamin S. He is a member of Moriah Lodge, No. 15, F. & A. M., of John Lyon Lodge, No. 45, K. of P., and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.

Samuel Cogswell, son of William and Elizabeth Cogswell, was born in 1846 in England, and came to Rhode Island in 1847. He came from Burrillville, R. I., to Dayville in 1866, and learned the business of woolen manufacturing with S. & H. Sayles. A'bout ten years later he went to Adams, Mass., where he'super- intended a mill for Peter Blackinton about five years. He came to Killingly with T. E. Hopkins in 1880, and since that time has superintended his woolen mill. He was married in Febru- ary, 1868, to Emily A., daughter of Albert S. Potter. They have two children-Edna E. and Frank E. He is a member of John Lyon Lodge, No. 45, K. of P., also a member of Assawaga Lodge, No. 20, A. O. U. W.

William Comins, born in 1820 in Woodstock, Conn., is a son of Parker Comins, who came from Woodstock to Putnam in 1825, and three years later to Danielsonville. His mother was Lucy, daughter of David Copp. Mr. Comins acquired the harness maker's trade when a lad. He was in Company K, 18th Connec- ticut volunteers, from August 18th, 1862, until the close of the war. His brother Alfred was in the service in the 17th Connec- ticut volunteers, and was shot at Cold Harbor. He has been loom harness maker for twenty-five years. He was married No- vember 30th, 1843, to Eliza M., daughter of Philip Tanner, who was in the war of 1812. He was the son of William, who served seven years in the revolution, and also served in the war of 1812. They have three sons. He is a member of the Congregational church, and a republican.

Charles F. Coone, son of Frank and Susan (Hale) Coone, was born in 1840 in Brooklyn, Conn. He was a farmer until he was twenty-five years old, and at that time began to learn the car- penter's trade, which he has since followed. Since 1880 he has been working at repairs for the Quinebaug Manufacturing Com- pany. He built the residence on Broad street where he now lives in 1874. He was married in 1869 to Emily M., daughter of John R. Stone. Mr. Coone is a republican.

Oliver Smith Covell was born in 1829 in Killingly. He is a son of Oliver, son of Sampson, son of Ebenezer, son of Joseph

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Covell, who owned and occupied a farm at the north end of Chest- nut hill. Mr. Covell owns and occupies the farm where his father lived from 1816 until his death in 1852. This is the same farm where the wife of Ephraim Fisk gave birth to four children about 1780. This quadruple birth is discussed in many families of the town to this day. The house in which these four babes spent the first few years of their lives is now occupied by Mr. Covell. In this same house was born the father of Clinton B. Fisk, whose mother was a second wife of Ephraim Fisk. Mr. Covell was married in 1852 to Mary A. W., daughter of Orrin Reynolds. They have one daughter, Mary L. (Mrs. D. Cut- ler. Oliver Covell was in the war of 1812. One of his sons . was killed at Cold Harbor during the war of the rebellion. He served in the 11th Connecticut volunteers.

Sidney W. Crofut was born in 1847 in Brooklyn, N. Y. He re- ceived a military education at the Military Academy on the Hud- son. Mr. Crofut has been connected with large corporations, and for many years in an official capacity, and has the repu- tation of being an able and experienced business man and financier, and is esteemed as a representative citizen of the borough of Danielsonville and town of Killingly. He came to Danielsonville from Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1884, and at that time bought an interest in the fire insurance and real estate agency of E. L. Palmer. The business was continued in the firm name of Palmer & Crofut until September, 1886, when the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. Crofut succeeding to the insurance business of the firm, which he has continued since that time. He represents a line of leading com- panies, and by his thorough business methods and known integ- rity has won a large patronage, and given his agency a wide popularity in his own and adjoining towns. He is a prominent and active member of the Baptist church, and treasurer of the society. He is one of the trustees of the Windham County Savings Bank, and was for some time president of the People's Library Association. He is one of the committee of the high school. In politics Mr. Crofut is a staunch republican. ^In April, 1887, he was elected a member of the court of burgesses of Danielsonville. In April, 1888, he was chosen warden of the borough, and the intelligence and executive ability exhib- ited by him in that office have proven him thoroughly compe- tent to fill executive offices of even much greater importance.

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It was during his term as warden that the borough contracted for fifty hydrants for fire purposes, and he was one of the gen- tlemen prominent in bringing this about. In the presidential campaign of 1888 he was vice-chairman of the Harrison and Morton Club executive committee, and in this position he brought into play the same adaptability to business methods and thorough mastery of and close attention to details which he puts into any- thing he undertakes. He owns and occupies one of the finest residences in the borough.

Rufus D. Curtis, born in 1824 in Ashford, is a son of Norman, who was a soldier in the war of 1812, and whose father, Chester Curtis, was in the revolutionary war. His mother was Mar- garet, daughter of John Greenman, of Kingston, R. I. Mr. Cur- tis was brought up on a farm in Brooklyn. In 1860 he came to Killingly and built the house where he now resides, having been a farmer since that time. He served in the war of the rebellion from August 1st, 1862, to September 23d, 1865, in the 18th Con- necticut volunteers, Company K. He lost his right leg June 5th, 1864. He was married in 1848 to Lydia, daughter of Gardi- ner Phillips. They have six children: Emma (Mrs. G. I. Hop- kins), Janette (Mrs. W. E. Talbot), Ida, Estelle, Lena (Mrs. George H. Tripp) and Lewis L. G., who graduated from Exeter Academy in June, 1889.

Edward P. Danielson was born in 1831 in Killingly, Conn. He is a son of Jacob, son of Samuel, son of Samuel, son of Samuel, son of James Danielson, who was the original settler here, and who established and laid out the Westfield cemetery. His mother was Lucy M. Prince. She had five children: George. Whitman, Edward P., Eliza M., L. Jane and William J. Mr. Danielson is a house carpenter by trade. In 1868 he built the house where he now lives, and since that time he has been a farmer and carpenter. He was married in 1861 to Mary E. John- son. She died in September, 1883. They had two children that died: Walter E. and Ella M. Mr. Danielson's grandfather was in the war of 1812.

Eliza A. Danielson is a daughter of Alvira Durfee, grand- daughter of Philip Durfee, a son of Captain William Durfee. She was married in 1861 to James Danielson, who was born in 1832. He was in the war of the rebellion in Company F, 11th Connecticut volunteers, from 1861 until his death, which occurred October 12th, 1864. He entered the service as a private and held the rank of sergeant at the time of his death.

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Emily Danielson, born in Killingly, Conn., is a daughter of Samuel S., who died in 1864. He was a son of Samuel, son of Samuel, son of Samuel, whose father, James Danielson, was the first of the name to settle here, having come from Block Island, R. I., in 1706. Her mother was Esther (Williams) Danielson, who died in 1888. Samuel S. Danielson was a farmer of more than ordinary enterprise. He, like all the Danielson family, was a liberal supporter of the gospel, being a member of the Congregational church of Westfield. He was married October 22d, 1833, to Esther, daughter of Eleazer Williams. They had seven children, of whom only the subject of this sketch is living. They were: Harriet G., who died aged 23 years; two sons and one daughter that died in infancy; Edwin W., who died aged two years; Herbert S., who died aged 23 years, and Emily.

George E. Danielson, born in 1854 in Killingly, is a son of Elisha, whose father James, was a son of William, who built the house where George E. now lives in 1786. He also served in the war of the revolution. He was a son of Samuel, whose father James Danielson bought of Major Fitch in 1707 all the land that lies between the Quinebaug and Five Mile rivers, and north as far as Alexander's pond. Elisha Danielson married for his third wife, Sarah, daughter of Eli Ely. They had nine children, of whom the following are living: Catharine E., Wil- liam H., Edwin L., George E. and Walter H. Mr. Danielson was married in 1886 to Harriet K., daughter of Thomas R. Bax- ter. They have one daughter, Catherine K. Mr. Danielson is a member of Westfield Congregational church.

Helen L. Danielson is a daughter of Daniel Frost, who was a prominent lawyer, and died in Canterbury in 1863, aged 76 years. He was the son of Daniel Frost. His mother was the youngest daughter of John Clark, who it is said, established the first button factory in America, he having learned the trade in England. He died at the remarkable age of 101 years in Can- terbury. Helen L. married Anderson S. Dean in 1843. He died in 1852, leaving two children-Anderson E. and Jennie L. She married for her second husband Hezekiah L. Danielson in 1870. He was the son of James, and a descendant of the original James Danielson. He was a farmer, and died in 1881. By a former marriage he had several children.

Samuel D. Danielson was born in 1838 in Killingly. He is a son of Adam B. Danielson. His grandparents were Samuel

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Danielson and a daughter of Adam Begg, who came from Scot- land and settled where Simeon Danielson now lives. Mr. Dan- ielson was brought up a farmer. He was a dry goods salesman seven years, then after a few years he was in the furniture store of Edward Dexter about six years. He is now collector for the sewing machine company in Danielsonville. He was married in 1867 to S. Ellen, daughter of Abel Kennedy. They had two daughters-Mary L., who is now a student at Wellesley College, and Hattie K., who died aged two years. Mrs. Daniel- son died in September, 1885. He was married again in October, 1886, to Mrs. Amelia F. Alexander, daughter of Francis F. Young. She has two children by a former marriage.

Simeon Danielson was born in 1840 in Killingly. He is a son of Adam B., and grandson of Samuel, whose father Samuel, was a son of Samuel, and grandson of James Danielson. Adam B. was a deacon in the Congregational church of Westfield from 1828 to 1872. He was the father of seven children, three of whom are living. Simeon Danielson was a teacher for twelve years. Since that he has been a farmer. He was married in March, 1883, to Mary C. Harris of Michigan. They have two daughters-Ada E. and Florence H. Mr. Danielson is a repub- lican, and a member of the Congregational church of Westfield.

George R. Davis, son of Randall and Philura (Kies) Davis, was born in 1831 in Killingly, Conn., and is one of nine chil- dren, seven of whom are living. Randall Davis bought the farm where George R. now lives of Jonathan Cutler in 1836, and built the present dwelling in 1842. Mr. Davis has been select- man four years as a democrat. He was married in 1864 to Bet- sey S., daughter of Dyer and Minerva (Durfee) Warren. They have two children-Frank A. and Minnie M.

Herbert Day, born in 1823, is a son of Captain John Day and grandson of John Day, who, with William Alexander, built the first mill at Dayville. His mother was Sarah Ann, daughter of Joseph Dexter. Of their five children there are only two liv- ing-Albert and Herbert. Mr. Day was a farmer prior to 1868, and since that time he has lived in Danielsonville. He was mar- ried in 1861 to Ellen, daughter of William N. Millard. They have three children. Mrs. Day died in 1870. Mr. Day was mar- ried again in 1878 to Lucy Gague. John Day was a soldier in the war of 1812.

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History of Windham County, Connecticut, Part 112

Author: Bayles, Richard M. (Richard Mather) Publication date: 1889 Publisher: New York, Preston Number of Pages: 1506

Author: Bayles, Richard M. (Richard Mather)
Publication date: 1889
Publisher: New York, Preston
Number of Pages: 1506