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Edward William Shea married, at Fall River, Massachusetts, 1894, Margaret J. Newman, and they are the parents of five sons: Edward M., Rob- ert R. and Vincent T., who are associated with their father in business; Charles F., and Leonard.
VERNON LINCOLN FAULKNER, during the past five years, has been identified with the Richard Borden Manufacturing Company, which for the past year (1923) he has been serving as superin- tendent. Mr. Faulkner is a descendant on his mother's side of the Lincoln family, who were among the early settlers of Taunton, Massachusetts. On his father's side he is a descendant of George Faulkner, who was a shipbuilder in Greenport, Long Island, during the early part of the nineteenth cen- tury. George A. Faulkner, a son of George Faulk- ner, was a follower of the sea, and became a sea captain. He married Fanny Sisson, and their son, Walter Irving Faulkner, was born in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, on May 15, 1878. He was educated in the common schools and high school, and after completing his studies he found employment as a railroad agent on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railway, and after serving in this capacity for about a year, was transferred to Fall River, where he has remained until the present time. Mr. Faulkner was married, in Taunton, to Mary Louise Lincoln, daughter of Reuben T. and Eliza beth Tupper (Hadley) Lincoln. The Lincoln family were among the first settlers of Taunton, and Mrs. Lincoln is still living there. Mr. and Mrs. Faulk-
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ner were the parents of two children: Vernon Lin- coln, of whom further; and George Chilton, who is at home. .
Vernon Lincoln Faulkner was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, on March 25, 1898, and attended the public schools of Fall River. After completing his courses there, he became a student in the Durfee Textile School, where he received his technical training, and then secured a position as general helper in the Merchant's Mill. He remained in that position for about nine months, when he be- came identified with the Richard Borden Manufac- turing Company as assistant superintendent, and in 1923 was made superintendent of the plant. He is now (1923) only twenty-five years of age, and has the distinction of being the youngest superintendent in Fall River. Politically Mr. Faulkner gives his support to the Republican party, and his religious affiliation is with the Union Methodist Church.
Mr. Faulkner married, on November 24, 1919, Cora Irene Tache. Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner have no children.
THOMAS H. CASWELL-A practical man in an eminently practical position, Thomas H. Caswell of Taunton, Massachusetts, is filling responsibilities of an exacting nature as general superintendent of the plant of the Taunton Knitting Company. Com- ing into this organization as a lad, he has risen through the various grades of responsibility to his present position, and as one of the younger men in the industrial world of Taunton is considered a noteworthy figure. Mr. Caswell is a son of Charles B. Caswell, who was born in Taunton, and acted as superintendent of the Sweets Box Shop until 'his death, which occurred in 1911. The mother, Alice H. (Round) Caswell, was born at Norton and also died in 1911.
Thomas H. Caswell was born at Taunton, Massa- chusetts, February 14, 1894. His education was be- gun in the local public schools and he is a graduate of the Norton High School, class of 1912. He later took a one year's course at Brown University at Providence, Rhode Island .. He then entered the world of men and affairs, but has since added ma- terially to his educational advantages through sev- eral extension courses taken by correspondence. Mr. Caswell entered the employ of the Taunton Knit- ting Company as a youth and learned the business by the method of experience, serving in the various departments of the plant, and gaining practical and comprehensive knowledge of their operations at first hand. He has risen step by step in the em- ploy of the concern, and in February, 1919, was made general superintendent of the entire plant, succeeding F. C. Rickert. He has supervision over 125 employees, and his success in handling produc- tion is perhaps the best appraisal of his ability and fitness for the position. During the years of his connection with the Taunton Knitting Company Mr. Caswell has acquired a financial interest in the corporation of which he is now a director. He is deeply interested in all that pertains to the general
advance, and during the World War was a member of the Merchant Marine. Fraternally he is a mem- ber of Ionic Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and St. Mark's Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; and his religious affiliation is with the Broadway Con- gregational Church.
Mr. Caswell married, in 1918, Helen G. Hatha- way of Taunton, Massachusetts, daughter of Ben- jamin and Mary (Townsend) Hathaway.
MICHAEL O. DRISCOLL, of Taunton, Massa- chusetts, son of James and Elizabeth (Davis) Dris- coll, was born in Nova Scotia, one of the maritime provinces of Canada, February 1, 1877, his parents also born in Nova Scotia, his father a farmer and yet living. The lad, Michael O., was educated in the public schools, then became his father's farm assistant, and until 1910 continued a farmer. In that year he came to Taunton, Massachusetts, and purchased the business established in 1907 known as the Odams Dye House. The business, located at No. 38 Cohannet street, has been brought up to a condition of prosperity, and no dyeing and clean- ing house in Taunton enjoys higher reputation or is better patronized. On January 1, 1923, Mr. Driscoll incorporated the business. Mr. Driscoll is a mem- ber of the Roman Catholic church, and Knights of Columbus.
Mr. Driscoll married, August 1, 1905, Pearl Fred- eric, daughter of Freeman and Adelia (Walton) Frederic, both born in Nova Scotia, her father liv- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Driscoll are the parents of four children: William, born in 1906; James, born in 1908; Walter, born in 1912; and Ethel, born in 1913.
LEON M. FLANDERS-Prominent in the manu- facture of jewelry in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Leon M. Flanders is extensively known to the trade as the president and treasurer of the L. M. Flanders Company, one of the most important manufac- turers of beauty pins in the East, this branch of jewelry being their specialty. Mr. Flanders is a grandson of Samuel Flanders, who for many years was the keeper of the Gay Head Lighthouse on the extreme end of Martha's Vineyard Island. Samuel H. Flanders, his son, and father of the subject of this sketch, was born at Martha's Vineyard and is now manager of the Bradstreet Company's office at Hartford, Connecticut. The mother, Lillian N. (Hammett) Flanders, is a native of the State of Massachusetts.
Leon M. Flanders was born at Martha's Vine- yard, November 22, 1887. The family living in the West for a time, his education was begun in the public schools of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and upon their return East he entered the English High School of Providence, Rhode Island, from which he was graduated in the class of 1906. After com- pleting his studies, Mr. Flanders entered the em- ploy of the Bradstreet Company as their Providence representative, also covering the Attleboro district, and was active in this connection for about six
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years. He was then associated with the Allison Manufacturing Company, manufacturing jewelers of Attleboro, for about six months, after which he associated himself with the Standard Button Com- pany, also of Attleboro. In this connection Mr. Flanders filled various positions up to secretary of the corporation, and he remained with this con- cern until August 2, 1920, when he bought the business theretofore conducted by the F. W. Weaver Company. This he has since carried forward un- der his own name, following the same general line of advance as the Weaver concern had carried on, this being the manufacture of a general line of jewelry. Occupying one spacious floor at No. 31 Union street, Attleboro, Mr. Flanders manufactures jewelry for ladies and men, making a specialty of beauty pins. He employs about twenty-five people and his products are distributed in all parts of the United States and Canada. On July 5, 1922, the business was incorporated under the present firm name of the L. M. Flanders Company, Mr. Flanders becoming president and treasurer. He is a member of the Attleboro Chamber of Commerce and a Republican by political affiliation, although never an office seeker. His leisure interests are those of the outdoor world and he is a member of the Highland Country Club. His religious affiliation is with the Congregational church.
Mr. Flanders married, June 20, 1909, Elizabeth B. Passmore of East Providence, Rhode Island, daugh- ter of Alonzo and Jennie P. (Johnson) Passmore. Mrs. Flanders' maternal ancestor was John Cogge- shall, the first governor of Rhode Island. Mr. and Mrs. Flanders have one son: Leon M., Jr., born November 7, 1918.
JAMES B. and JOHN E. KIERNAN, sons of Bernard E. and Mary A. Kiernan, both lifelong resi- dents of Taunton, Massachusetts, in 1917 bought the Perry Automobile Company, Inc., and as a cor- poration they are building up a good business in general repair work, and as dealers, a full line of accessories. They have a "To Hire" department, with quarters for winter storage of automobiles, and keep their garage open day and night. They are the largest company of their kind in Taunton, and are liberally patronized.
James B. Kiernan, eldest son of Bernard E. and Mary A. Kiernan, was born in Taunton, Massa- chusetts, January 15, 1876, and educated in the public schools. After school years were over, he was until 1917 employed in the street railway busi- ness as dispatcher, then, in association with his brother, John E. Kiernan, bought the Perry Auto- mobile Company, Inc., of which he is president. Mr. Kiernan is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; the Knights of Columbus; and attends St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
John E. Kiernan, younger son of Bernard E. and Mary A. Kiernan, was born in Taunton, Massa- chusetts, June 14, 1884, and there educated in the public schools. He spent the earlier years of his business life in the mercantile business, then, in
1917, joined with his brother, James B. Kiernan, in the purchase of the Perry Automobile Company, Inc., which he is secretary and treasurer. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Columbus, attending with his family St. Mary's Roman Catholic Churchi.
John E. Kiernan married, in 1918, Emma F. Hal- lahan, of Taunton, Massachusetts, daughter of William and Sarah Hallahan. Mr. and Mrs. Kier- nan are the parents of two children: Mary E., born in 1919; and John E. (2), born in 1922.
ARDOIN E. CASGRAIN-As manager of the North Attleboro Motor Company of North Attle- boro, Ardoin E. Casgrain is in charge of an auto- mobile sales and service concern which averages a sale of eighty cars a month. He is enterprising and able and under his management the volume of sales is rapidly growing, as is also the patronage of the service department.
Mr. Casgrain is a son of Louis Casgrain, a man of considerable inventive ability, who died in 1921, and of Zelia (Godder) Casgrain, who is now (1923) living in Beverly, Massachusetts. Born in Win- chester, Massachusetts, February 21, 1897, Ardoin E. Casgrain received his education in the public schools of Beverly, Massachusetts, graduating from the Beverly High School with the class of 1916. Meantime, in December, 1916, Mr. Casgrain had entered in the United States Army as a member of the National Guard for service on the Mexican border. When the United States entered the World War in 1917 he was transferred to the 101st Field Artillery, and with that unit he went to the front- line trenches in France as a corporal, in February, 1918. In June, 1918, having returned to this coun- try, he entered West Point Military Academy as a student, and there he remained until October, 1919, at which time unforeseen circumstances made it necessary that he should return to civilian life. In December of the same year he found employ- ment as a salesman, and during the next three years was at various times in the employ of the Overland dealers, a company dealing in the Cadillac automobile, and a company handling Ford cars and tractors. After three years of valuable experience in selling cars for these concerns he took over the management of the North Attleboro Motor Com- pany of North Attleboro. He has demonstrated his ability as an executive and has built up a most prosperous sales and service concern. He averages as many as eighty cars a month on the sales list, and supplies each month a very large and increas- ing number of patrons who desire service both for the Ford cars and for other makes. Politically Mr. Casgrain gives his support to the principles and the candidates of the Republican party, but he is not one to either seek or desire public office. Fra- ternally he is affiliated with Liberty Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Beverly, Massachusetts; Amity Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, of Beverly; Bristol Commandery, Knights Templar; and Pales- tine Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the
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Mystic Shrine, of Providence. He is also a mem- ber of the North Attleboro Board of Trade. His religious affiliation is with the Episcopal church. Mr. Casgrain is well known and highly esteemed among a large group of his business associates, as well as among his many personal friends.
On August 15, 1919, at Beverly, Massachusetts, Ardoin E. Casgrain married Marion Williams, daughter of Joseph Williams, an engineer, who is now (1923) living, and of Mary Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Casgrain are the parents of one child, Norman, who was born August 21, 1920.
JAMES F. O'BRIEN-A successful and widely known attorney of Fall River, Massachusetts, James F. O'Brien is a noteworthy figure in this city, and his constructive efforts along various lines of en- deavor have done much for the public good. In his early life he was prominent in naval circles and throughout his professional career he has risen steadily, until he was made district attorney of Bristol county by the elections of 1922. Mr. O'Brien is a son of Edward and Mary (Doyle) O'Brien, both natives of Ireland, who came to the United States as children with their parents, both families settling in Fall River. Edward O'Brien was identi- fied with the cotton textile industry of Fall River, and for many years was an overseer in the mills, passing away in 1899. The mother still (1923) survives.
James F. O'Brien was born at Fall River, Janu- ary 5, 1878. His education was begun in the local public schools, and as a young lad of seventeen years he enlisted in the United States Navy. This was in June, 1895, and he was active for a time as an apprentice boy, and during this period took every educational course open to an enlisted man. He took the highest grades of any man in his class, passing by 495 out of 500. He served through the Santiago campaign of the Spanish-American War, and at its close received his honorable discharge. At that time he was given a four months' furlough with pay if he cared to reenlist at the end of the period. Mr. O'Brien served for five years as judge advocate of the Spanish-American War Veterans, and in his public life he has risen to an eminent position in the community. In 1922 he was a Democratic candidate for district attorney, receiving a large vote, which is considered a wonderful rec- ord, for he is the only man ever brought forward by the Democratic party as district attorney who has carried the city of Fall River. Both in indi- vidual effort and in his public service Mr. O'Brien is a progressive and forward-looking citizen, whose activities contribute in a definite way to the wel- fare and advance of the people. During the World War he served twenty-nine months as follows: chief gunner's mate, ensign, and lieutenant in trans- port service between America and France. Mr. O'Brien and his family are residents of Fall River.
WILLIAM POTTER SHAW-When a mere lad William P. Shaw became a cotton mill worker,
a form of industrial activity with which he has since been continuously identified, being now super- intendent of the Kerr Mill of the American Thread Company, with about 1,500 men under his direction. He is a native son of Fall River, born of English parents, Joseph and Mary (Clarkson) Shaw. They were both born in Stockport, England, and early in life came to Fall River, Massachusetts, where both died, Joseph Shaw having for several years been superintendent of the Flint Mill, Fall River, the family home being in what was known as the Flint section of Fall River, and in that section William P. Shaw was born.
William P. Shaw was born in Fall River, Massa- chusetts, May 4, 1874. He attended the public schools several years but in boyhood he began working in the machine shop of the Flint Mill, and there remained seven years, advancing through several promotions in the carding room. His next position was with the Kerr Mill of the American Thread Company in 1895, and with that corporation he has been identified during the twenty-eight years that have since elapsed. He was twenty-one years of age when he entered the Kerr Mill as third hand in the carding room, and as the years passed he advanced in rank, being made assistant superintend- ent in 1901 and not long afterward he was appoint- ed to his present position, superintendent. He is thoroughly equipped for the work he is called upon to perform, and possesses the entire confidence of the officials of the company and of the 1,500 men who, during working hours, are under his direction. During the World War period the Kerr Mill did a great deal of government work, Mr. Shaw being especially concerned and active in the manufacture of yarn used in aeroplane manufacture.
In politics Mr. Shaw is a Republican, and in re- ligious faith is an Episcopalian and a member of St. Mark's Church, Fall River, a parish that had its beginning at a service held in the home of his parents. He is a member of Fall River Chamber of Commerce and a man highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends.
On February 20, 1900, at Fall River, William P. Shaw married Ellen Cook, born in England, daugh- ter of Richard H. and Betty (Dean) Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw are the parents of four children: Richard Hartley, born May 23, 1902, a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, now with the Illi- nois Central railroad; Edwin Burton, born June 5, 1905, now an employe of the Kerr Mill; James Malcolm, born January 3, 1907, now a senior at B. M. C. Durfee High School; Margaret Estell, born May 30, 1908, a student at B. M. C. Durfee High School.
LAWRENCE J. MUNISE-In automobile circles in Bristol county, Massachusetts, the name of Law- rence J. Munise is widely known, and his activities as a partner in the business known under the title of the D. & M. Garage are contributing in a marked degree to the progress of the community and the welfare and convenience of the motoring public.
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A practical man, with previous experience in the business world along various lines, Mr. Munise is progressive in spirit and his activities are broadly useful. He is a son of Joseph and Mary (Ferrier) Munise, both natives of East Taunton, Massachu- setts, and both living, the father a retired mill worker.
Lawrence J. Munise was born in . the Azores Islands, December 11, 1889, but his education was received in the public schools of the city of Taun- ton, Massachusetts. He was first employed in farm- ing and followed this line of activity for one year. The following year was spent as a clerk in a grocery store, then for two years he was identified with the Chandler Oil Cloth Company. Mr. Munise then entered the business world in an independent way, opening a grocery store in East Taunton, Massachusetts, which he conducted for about two years with excellent success. He then entered the employ of the Leonard & Baker Stove Company, where he continued for two years, thereafter enter- ing in the employ of the New Process Drill Com- pany, and a further period of two years was spent in the employ of the General Electric Company in Taunton, Massachusetts. This experience in me- chanics Mr. Munise has found of the greatest value to him in his present interest, in which he has been active since the year 1921. In that time he formed a partnership with Manuel A. Dupont, opening a garage in East Taunton, Massachusetts, where they have since developed 'a largely progressive and constantly growing business under the name of D. & M. Garage. They maintain a thoroughly up- to-date equipment, and automobile owners of this section have come to know that they can depend upon these progressive men for the most efficient and courteous service. Both men being practical business executives, the success of the enterprise has been steadily increasing and from the very first was assured. Mr. Munise has few interests out- side of this business, but keeps in touch with the general movements of the times. In political af- fairs he is an Independent, and serves as a reserve member of the Taunton Police Department. He is a member of the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Family.
Lawrence J. Munise married, in Taunton, Massa- chusetts, September 21, 1914, Annie E. Guillet, daughter of Nazare and Elise (D'Maour) Guillet, both natives of Taunton, Massachusetts. The father, who was active in the textile industry during his lifetime, died in the year 1913, but the mother is still (1923) living.
RICHARD E. MURRAY-When a young man James Edward Murray, born in 1850, in Waterford, a seaport and capital of County Waterford, Ireland, came to the United States and made a home for himself at Fall River, Massachusetts. There his son, Richard E. Murray, was born and has since resided, being now rated a cloth designer of ability, well known in the city through his long connection with the Border City Mill, of which he has recently been
made superintendent. James Edward Murray was a cotton mill worker of Fall River, a loom fixer, employed in the Mechanics Mill. He married Mary Wall, also born in Waterford, Ireland, in 1850, died at Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1918.
Richard E. Murray, son of James Edward and Mary (Wall) Murray, was born at Fall River, Massachusetts, November 18, 1884. He attended the public schools until thirteen years of age, then became a worker in the Mechanics Mill, there re- maining until the year 1906, becoming a skilled weaver. In 1906 he transferred his services to the Border City Mills, where he has since been con- tinuously employed, his quarter of a century as a textile mill worker having been spent in these two mills, the latter being one of Fall River's largest cotton mills.
Mr. Murray began with the Border City Mill as second hand in the weaving department and has been advanced in rank several times. In 1909 he was made overseer in the weaving department, and in 1919 assistant superintendent, his present position, superintendent, having been awarded him in 1920. In addition, he is a skillful designer, and respon- sible for the patterns woven by the Border City Mill, although most mills employ a man especially for that department. His skill both as weaver and designer of cloth patterns has been fully recog- nized, and he stands high in the regard of the officials of the company, while he is held in no less esteem by his fellow mill workers. Mr. Murray is a fourth degree member of the Knights of Co- lumbus, and a member of the Roman Catholic church.
He married, October 16, 1906, at Fall River, Agnes B. McGuire, born in that city, daughter of Bernard and Catherine McGuire. Mr. and Mrs. Murray are the parents of four children: Frances, born in 1907, now a student in high school; Cath- erine, born in 1909; James, born in 1913; Richard E., Jr., born in 1920.
FRANK S. HEMINGWAY-In the textile in- dustry in Taunton, Massachusetts, Frank S. Hem- ingway is a noteworthy figure, standing at the head of production in the Taunton River Mills in the capacity of superintendent. A practical man of proven ability, trained for his work and broadly experienced in it, Mr. Hemingway's activities are contributing in a marked degree to the advance of this organization, and to the general progress of the people. A native of the State of New Jersey, he is a son of Samuel and Sarah (Clegg) Heming- way, who were both born in Paterson, New Jersey, and both died in 1902. The father was a veteran of the Civil War, and by occupation a successful contractor and builder.
Frank S. Hemingway was born in the city of Paterson, New Jersey, March 10, 1876. . His early education was received in the public schools of his birthplace, and he was graduated from the Pater- son High School in the class of 1896. Thereafter taking a special course in the technology of textile
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