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ABEL W. KINGMAN.
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was a contractor and builder, was a lineal de- scendant of John Alden. He was Senior Dea- con in the Baptist church of Randolph. Through her grandmother, Mrs. Kingman was related to the Cary family. The Doctor left three sons, who attained prominence as dry- goods merchants in Boston and New York. They are: A. Willard, residing in New York; Thomas S .. who has retired from business, is living in Orange, N.J. ; and Barton E., who is in business in New York City, and has a residence on the Hudson at Yonkers. Three children of Dr. Alden died in infancy; and one, a daughter, Clara Clifford, married Cap- tain Alexander Whelden, of Dartmouth, Mass., and died 1882.
INSLOW DREW, who died on De- cember 7, 1882, at his home in Plymouth, Mass., where he was a highly respected resident, was born in this town, December 17, 1809, son of William and Priscilla (Washburn) Drew. This branch of the Drew family, which is of English stock, was founded by John Drew, who came to Plymouth about forty years after the land- ing of the Pilgrims. Lemuel Drew, the father of William Drew, was a native and life- long resident of Plymouth, and was prominent in the old church here, of which he was a Dea- con for many years. On the maternal side, the late Mr. Winslow Drew was a descendant of Captain Miles Standish.
William Drew, Mr. Drew's father, was born in Plymouth, and became a prominent builder of his day. He erected many substan- tial buildings here, including the residences of Mrs. William Stoddard, and Mrs. Sue Davis on Court Street, which attest his thor- ough manner in completing his work. He conducted a very prosperous business under
his personal supervision up to the time of his death, which took place when he was between sixty and seventy years old. He married Priscilla Washburn, a native of Kingston, Mass., and she became the mother of the fol- lowing children: Priscilla Washburn; Will- iam Thomas; Winslow, the subject of this sketch; Betsey; Matilda; Theodore; Rufus Washburn; Maria Chilton; and George Prince. Of these the only ones now living are: Betsey, who is the widow of Thomas Allen, and resides in Boston; and Maria, who is the widow of Loten Jennings, and resides in New Orleans, La.
Winslow Drew was educated in the common schools, and after finishing his studies he learned the carpenter's trade. He was asso- ciated with his father in business for some years, later going into partnership with his brother, William T. Drew, with whom he car- ried on a very successful business. Among the buildings which were erected under his direction is the residence of Marston Watson, the house on the corner of Vernon and Court Streets, which is now occupied by Mr. Ripley ; the residence of Mrs. Warren on Chilton Street; and the house where his daughter now resides. His last days of activity were spent mostly in the work of finishing; and he died at the age of seventy-three years, lacking ten days. In politics he was originally a Whig, later joining the Republican party. He joined Plymouth Lodge, A. F. & A. M., about the year 1858, and he advanced in Ma- sonry to the Royal Arch degree, being a char- ter member of Samoset Chapter. In his religious views he was a Unitarian.
On March 2, 1833, Mr. Winslow Drew was united in marriage with Abby Winslow Till- son, of Plymouth, who survived him several years. She was a daughter of Hamblin and Susan (Bradford) Tillson, the former a native
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of Carver, Mass., and the latter of Plympton, Mass., and on her mother's side a direct de- scendant in the seventh generation of Gover- nor Bradford. Hamblin and Susan (Bradford) Tillson were the parents of two sons and seven daughters, of whom Mrs. Drew was the last survivor. The others were: Henry, Susan Bradford, Ann Hamblin, Rebecca Fos- ter, Mary Williams, Henry Hamblin, Maria, and one who died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Winslow Drew reared three children, as follows: Augusta Winslow, who on October 19, 1853, married William F. Spinney, of Lynn, Mass., and died November 22, 1864, aged thirty-one years; Edward Wins- low, a carpenter by trade, who on February 17, 1870, married Betsey C. Holmes, of Cam- bridge, Mass., and died January 6, 1884, aged forty-eight years; and Emma F., a graduate of the Plymouth High School, who resides at the homestead in Plymouth, where she was born. Abby Winslow, widow of Winslow Drew, died December 9, 1896. Although nearly eighty-eight years of age she retained perfect control of her faculties, her eyesight, hearing, and memory being exceptionally good, even to the last hour of her long life. She was amiable and cheerful in disposition, a devoted wife and mother, and was beloved by all who knew her.
AVID DELANO, a respected resi- dent of Kingston, member of the Board of Selectmen, was born in Duxbury, November 30, 1827, son of Hosea and Hannah (Brewster) Delano. Mr. Del- ano's paternal ancestors were of French origin, and his mother was a descendant of Elder Brewster, the "Mayflower " Pilgrim. Oliver Delano, Mr. Delano's grandfather, served under General Washington, in the Rev-
olutionary War, and was present at the sur- render of General Burgoyne.
Hosea Delano was a native and lifelong res- ident of Duxbury, and during his active period he followed the trade of a carpenter. He was known and respected as a worthy, upright man, and a useful citizen. He was a Whig in politics. He died in 1844. Of his chil- dren, the following survive: Deborah, wife of Lewis M. Bailey, of Duxbury; David, the subject of this sketch; Frederick, a resident of Marshfield; and Charles, who resides in Kingston.
David Delano was reared and educated in Duxbury. At the age of twenty he began to learn the carpenter's trade. Finishing his apprenticeship he worked as a journeyman for nearly forty years, or until 1886, and for many years past he has been a resident of Kingston. In 1885 he was elected a member of the Board of Selectmen, on which he has since served with the exception of a period of three years; and he has been Road Commissioner for six years. In politics he is a Republican.
Mr. Delano has been twice married. For his first wife he wedded Sylvia Chandler, who became the mother of three children, two of whom are living, namely: David H., who re- sides in Kingston; and Lucy, wife of Claude M. Chandler, of this town. His present wife was before marriage Martha Delano, of Dux- bury. Of this union there were born five children, of whom two are living: M. Parker, who is a resident of Kingston; and Walter E., of Elmwood, Mass. In matters relating to the general welfare and improvement of the town, Mr. Delano has always evinced a deep interest. His ability and sound judg- ment in the transaction of public business have gained for him the sincere respect and esteem of his fellow-townsmen. He is a member of the Second Congregational Society.
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HARLES EVERETT DOUGLAS, proprietor of an extensive bakery in Plymouth, was born in this town, June 28, 1855. son of Nathan and Angeline (Thresher) Douglas. His ancestors for sev- eral generations have resided in Plymouth County. The family traces its origin to the Scotch Douglases, who were Lords of Doug- las, and claimed a lineage extending back to A.D. 770. From that time, down to the union with England, representatives of the latter family figured conspicuously in the his- tory of Scotland. They were among the chief supporters of Robert Bruce, and later took part in the various wars with England, and they fought in the famous Battle of Flodden Field. The Douglases were eleven times united by marriage to the Royal Family of Scotland, and once with that of England. Their many deeds of chivalry have been the foundation of various prose and poetical romances, including the celebrated poems of Sir Walter Scott, entitled "The Lady of the Lake," and " Mar- mion."
John Douglas, the founder of the Douglas family in America, who was born in Scotland in 1695, settled in Middleboro, Mass., in 1719, and married Eunice Ratcliffe, of that town. Joseph Douglas, a descendant of John, born in North Yarmouth, followed the occupa- tion of a farmer, and entered the Society of Friends. A succeeding John Douglas, prob- ably the great-grandfather of Charles E., was born in Middleboro, and served in the Revolu- tionary War as an Orderly Sergeant. He was paid off in Continental currency, the value of which may be inferred from the fact that Sergeant Douglas was obliged to pay sixty dollars of it for a gallon of molasses, and a hundred dollars for a pound of tea. Joshua Douglas, the grandfather of Charles E., was engaged in agricultural pursuits at Half-
way Pond during the active period of his life, and died in this town. He reared a family of eight children, of whom Nathan was the fifth born. Having grown up on his father's farm, Nathan Douglas in early manhood began to work in a saw-mill at Half-way Pond, where he was afterward employed for many years. In the latter part of his life he was night watchman at the mill. He enjoyed the esteem and good will of his neighbors, and he died in Plymouth, at the age of sixty-five years. His wife, Angeline, who was a daugh- ter of Jonathan Thresher, of this town, bore him four children - Nathan W., Charles E., Henry Lewis, and Elmer Edwards.
Charles Everett Douglas grew to manhood in Plymouth, obtaining his education in the common schools. Owing to impaired sight, he was obliged to relinquish his studies at an early age. When a young man he entered the general store of George Bramhall at Chilton- ville as a clerk, and remained there for two years. In 1878 he became connected with the bakery business, driving a team for Mr. Phinney for some time. At a later date he engaged in the same business for himself. Beginning in a small way, he gradually ad- vanced until his enterprise developed into its present flourishing condition. He now has an oven covering an area of one hundred square feet, employs eight hands, runs two teams, and delivers bread and pastry over a large circuit.
On November 7, 1878, Mr. Douglas wedded Mercy B. Holbrook, a daughter of Gideon and Victorine (Simmons) Holbrook, both of whom are natives of Plymouth. After following the trade of a cooper in this town for many years, Gideon Holbrook became a fish packer, and he is now living in retirement at the home of his son, having reached the age of seventy-seven. He has been a Deacon of the Baptist church
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for nearly fifty years. His wife, Victorine, whose father was a sea captain, is descended from one of the " Mayflower" Pilgrims. She became the mother of seven children. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas have one son, Charles Everett, born April 23, 1880. Mr. Douglas takes an active interest in all matters relative to the general welfare of the town, and is re- garded as one of its most energetic residents. He is connected with the Plymouth Mutual Benefit Association, and is a member of Plym- outh Rock Lodge, No. 84, A. O. Y. W. Both Mr. and Mrs. Douglas are active mem- bers of the Baptist church.
LIVER COBB is a well-known busi- ness man of Marion. He was born on the farm where he now lives Feb- ruary 18, 1828. His parents, the Rev. Oliver and Hannah (Burgess) Cobb, reared four chil- dren, two sons and two daughters. At the age of fifteen Oliver went to sea, and in the ensu- ing two years visited many of the Atlantic ports, and made one voyage to Europe. At seventeen he went to Taunton, where he served an apprenticeship to the carpenter's trade. In 1849 he joined a band of gold seek- ers, who, starting from New York City, went by way of the Isthmus to California, taking six months to reach their destination. Land- ing at San Diego, he remained there a short time. Then he proceeded to San Francisco, where he worked at his trade for three months. Going then to Mokelumne River, in the cen- tral part of the State, he was engaged in min- ing for four months. Returning to San Francisco, he formed a copartnership with a supposed friend, and, building a store, was engaged in mercantile pursuits for six months. At the end of that time he returned to the mines for a four months' stay. On his return
he found that his partner had sold the store and "skipped " the country, taking with him all the available funds. Mr. Cobb resumed mining, and met with fair success during the next two years. He then came East, arriving in Marion in May, 1853.
After his marriage Mr. Cobb again went to the Pacific Coast, and was engaged at the mines for nearly a year and a half. On his return to Marion he invested his hard-earned money in his present farm, the homestead on which he was born and reared. In 1857 he made a third trip to California, where he spent six months in disposing of property which he had acquired there. He then went to Kansas, intending to make that his future home, but came to the conclusion that Massachusetts was good enough. In 1862 he enlisted in defence of the Union, joining as a private Company I, Thirty-third Massachusetts Volunteer Infan- try, being mustered into service in Lynnfield. He subsequently participated in the battles of Chancellorsville, Beverly Ford, and Gettys- burg. After the latter engagement Mr. Cobb had a severe attack of pneumonia, which ne- cessitated his being sent to Frederick City Hospital, where he remained three months. From there he was sent to Baltimore, where he was honorably discharged in 1864. Except when prevented by ill health, he has since been industriously employed in agricultural pur- suits, having a well-kept farm of thirty acres.
In 1853 Mr. Cobb married Lucy Ellis, by whom he is now the father of three children - Oliver, George, and Albert. He affiliates with the Republican party, and for seven years served as a member of the School Committee in Marion. He is an active member of the Congregational Church, in which he has served as Deacon for eight years ; and he is a member of William Logan Post, No. 1, Grand Army of the Republic, of New Bedford.
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TAYLOR HARRINGTON, propri- etor of the Oregon House, a popular hotel in Hull, much patronized by summer guests, was born October 14, 1849, under the roof of the old Pearl Street House, corner of Pearl and Milk Streets, Boston, son of Abel and Sophia Lyman (Scates) Harring- ton. He was named after President Zachary Taylor, who had been recently inaugurated. His twin brother, who died at the age of five years and six months, was named after the American Commander in the Mexican War, Winfield Scott.
The Harringtons are of English stock and have been residents of the old Bay State for over two hundred and fifty years. The immi- grant progenitor of this branch of the family was Robert Harrington born in 1616, who was a landed proprietor in Watertown, Mass., as early as 1642, was made a freeman in 1663, and died in 1707. The stone that marks his grave in Mount Auburn Cemetery is still in a good state of preservation. Beside it is that of his wife, Susanna George Harrington, who was born in 1632, and who was the mother of thirteen children. Thomas, the ninth child, born April 20, 1665, was made a freeman April 18, 1690, and died March 29, 1712. On April 1, 1686, he married Rebecca, the widow of John White, and a daughter of John Bemis. Their son George, born August 31, 1695, married in 1715, Hepzibah Fiske, who died in 1736, having had thirteen children. The ninth child, John, was the next in the line of descent. Born December 14, 1719, he married November 13, 1740, Sarah Barnard, of Waltham, Mass., who had eight children. The fifth of these children, Abraham, born in 1750, on November 5, 1776, married Annie Russell, of Framingham, Mass., who bore him eleven children.
Luther Harrington, a son of Abraham, and
grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in Weston, Mass., in 1787, and spent his life as a farmer in that town. He was a Dem- ocrat, took a prominent part in public affairs, and held the office of Deputy Sheriff of Mid- dlesex County for many years. He married Achsah Vilas, of Waltham, who had by him ten children, three of whom are living. These are: Luther Harrington, Jr., who mar- ried Emily Hagar, of Weston, Mass., and has two children - Eliza and Edith; John Q. A., who married Abigail Jones, of Weston, and has four children - Boutwell, Mabel, Luther, and Sophia; and Charlotte Fiske Harrington, a widow. The father died July 13, 1850, the mother on September 15, 1855. Abel Har- rington, born in Weston, August 19, 1815, was educated in the public schools of his native town. In his early manhood, for about four years, he was employed in the old Pearl Street House, corner of Pearl and Milk Streets, Boston. From there he went to Newton, Mass., where he was engaged in hotel-keeping for about twenty years. His next and last removal was to Hull, where he was the proprietor and manager of the Oregon House. His death occurred on March 9, 1885. He was a Democrat in politics. On July 7, 1842, he married Sophia Lyman, daughter of Benjamin and Lovey (Lyman) Scates, of Milton, N.H. Three of their seven children are living, namely: Zachary Taylor, the subject of this sketch; Edmund Jackson, born July 10, 1857; and Lena S., born Janu- ary 3, 1862. The mother, Mrs. Sophia L. Harrington, is now a resident of Hull. A Unitarian in religious faith, she was a member of the church in Newton, Mass.
After leaving school, Z. Taylor Harrington worked for his father until the breaking out of the Southern Rebellion, when he found employment in the Arsenal at Watertown.
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After spending two years there, he worked for one year in the United States Hotel in Bos- ton, and for one year in his father's employ- ment at Newton. In 1868, the following year, he and his elder brother engaged in the hotel business in Brighton, and thereafter con- ducted the Cattle Fair Hotel for five years. Then, in 1876, he removed to Hull, and took charge of the Oregon House, which he has since conducted. He has practically rebuilt the hotel, besides making many improvements. Back of the hotel he has a fine residence, erected in 1888, which commands a delightful ocean view. Mr. Harrington was married April 30, 1872, to Miss Jessie Sanderson, daughter of Charles W. and Helen B. (Fletcher) Sanderson, of Brighton, Mass. They have six children, as follows, namely : Sidney Scott Harrington, born February 15, 1873, who on August 12, 1896, married Flor- ence Leslie, of Roxbury, Mass. ; Florence, born July 31, 1874; Fanny Scates, born October 1, 1875; Marion Leslie, born No- vember 4, 1877; Jessie L., born October 13, 1879; and Ruth A., born September 18, 1889.
Mr. and Mrs. Harrington hold liberal views on the subject of religion. In politics Mr. Harrington is a stanch Republican. He has held for fifteen years the position of Moderator at the town meetings of Hull, a striking mark of the confidence of his fellow-citizens in his ability and fairness. In 1889 he represented the town in the State legislature. He is a member of Nonantum Lodge, No. 116, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, of Brighton, Mass. It is worthy of note that the first man killed in the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775, was Daniel Harrington, whose name is on the monument; and the last man from Massachusetts to die in that war was also a Harrington.
ENRY T. ANGLIM, an enterprising and successful insurance man and real estate broker of Brockton, Mass., was born in Braintree, this State, June 28, 1860, a son of Patrick B. and Margaret (McNamara) Anglim. Patrick B. Anglim, who was a shoe cutter, and followed his trade most of his life, worked many years in Brock- ton, where he died November 29, 1896, aged sixty-seven years. He had a family of eight children, six sons and two daughters, and lost but one, the eldest.
Henry T. Anglim, the third child, was graduated from the Braintree High School in 1877. He began his business life in the office of Frank Dupee, wool broker, on Federal Street, Boston, where he remained three months, next obtaining a position as office boy for Faxon, Elms & Co., 115 High Street, Boston, the well-known importers and dealers in shoe manufacturers' goods. He was with this firm four years, rising to the position of salesman. In the last year one of the junior partners, Mr. A. J. Foster, now of A. J. Foster & Co., 101 Bedford Street, Boston, withdrew to establish a business of his own as a dealer in leather and findings, and Mr. Anglim went with him. After being with Mr. Foster some four years, drumming the shoe trade in Brockton and the surrounding towns, in 1884 he became book-keeper for Charles F. Porter & Co., of Brockton. This firm disposed of their business four years later, and during the ensuing year Mr. Ang- lim was employed as floor manager in the Boston store, Edgar & Reynolds, proprietors, Brockton. His next engagement was in the employ of I. K. Snell, and he was subse- quently engaged as book-keeper for Stacy, Adams & Co., of Boston, and as salesman for J. E. Peckman & Co., of the same city.
In 1890 he started in the insurance business
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in Brockton as special agent for the Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York, and was later connected with the office of F. W. Sargent, who also was in the insurance business. In October, 1892, the insurance partnership of Sargent, Anglim & Keith was established, but ten months later Messrs. Sar- gent and Keith withdrew. Since that time Mr. Anglim has been sole proprietor of the business, which is steadily increasing under his alert and enterprising directorship. He carries all kinds of insurance, making a spe- cialty of fire and life risks, and is general agent for South-eastern Massachusetts for the Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York.
In real estate, and mortgages also, Mr. Ang- lim has an extensive business. In October, 1893, he started to form a syndicate for the purchase of a tract of forty-six acres lying south of Pleasant Street, now known as Inter- vale Park; and in January, 1894, after many discouragements, the syndicate was organized. In October of the same year the first building- lot was sold, and the first house started; and since then, out of a total of one hundred and eighty-seven lots, one hundred and sixty-seven have been sold, and sixty-seven houses begun, some of which are finished, costing from two thousand to ten thousand dollars above the un- derpinning - a remarkable record for a period of only two years, and hard-time years at that. The company has expended about twenty thou- sand dollars on streets and other improve- ments. Mr. Anglim has other land to de- velop: a tract of eighty acres at Rangeley Park, Brockton Heights; eighty acres at the south end, formerly the P. and N. Copeland farm; and several smaller tracts in different parts of the city.
He is a member of the Commercial Club of Brockton; has been Past Grand and Treasurer
of Electric Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; belongs to Nemasket Encampment ; the Royal Arcanum; Brockton Council, No. 848; Brockton Colony Pilgrim Fathers, No. 138; Garfield Commandery, United Order of Golden Cross, and K. A. Essenic Order. He is connected with the Porter Evangelical Church, and was nine years head usher, and five years Secretary and Treasurer of the Sun- day-school.
UGUSTUS M. BEARSE, Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Collector of Middle- boro, Mass., was born in Chatham, Barnstable County, this State, October 8, 1853, a son of Reuben L. and Mercy (Taylor) Bearse. Reuben L. Bearse was in business for a number of years as a merchant tailor, and is now living retired in Chelsea, Mass. He has been blessed with a family of six children - Augustus M., Abbie E., Manchester E., Erastus T., Mercy L., and Annie E.
Augustus M. Bearse grew to manhood in Chatham, imbibing health and strength from the saline breezes of the old Cape town. He was graduated from the Chatham High School, and then began to learn the tailor's trade with his father. The work suited him, and with natural taste and skill he soon became popular as a man's outfitter. In course of time he succeeded his father in business, and about 1886 opened an establishment in Middleboro.
He had been active for some time in politics as a Republican, and in 1890 he was appointed Postmaster. The duties of this position in the civil service required all his attention. Accordingly, he left the world of trade, and for four years presided at the post-office. Being relieved by the appointment of his suc- cessor in 1894, he has since that time had much financial and political business to attend
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to. He is auditor of the Co-operative Bank of Middleboro, Secretary of the Plymouth County Republican Committee, and, as stated above, is Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Collec- tor. Mr. Bearse is a man of mature judgment and practical ability, and, needless to say, enjoys the confidence and respect of his towns- men.
He was married February 5, 1873, to Clara G. Kent, of Chatham, daughter of George N. and Clara C. (Kendrick) Kent. One daugh - ter, Gertrude A., who blessed this union, has passed to the world beyond. Mr. Bearse is prominent in various fraternal organizations, as well as in political circles, belonging to St. Martin's Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ; Middle- boro Lodge, No. 143, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Colfax Encampment, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows; and the Im- proved Order of Red Men. He is a member of the Congregational church.
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