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standing back from the street on the lot form- ing the corner of what is now Chelsea and Main Street. It was surrounded by lovely trees, while its location could not be surpassed. A
Deacon Uriah Oakes
Was the son of Uriah Oakes, who was born February 22, 1771, and died February 22, 1848, and who was a prominent citizen of Malden for many years. The common ancestor of the various branches of the Oakes family in South Malden was Thomas Oakes, who settled in South Malden at a very early period, and wlio appears as a real estate owner as early as 1689. The father of Uriah Oakes, the elder, was Nehemiah Oakes and his grandfather, another Uriah Oakes, son of Thomas Oakes. Nehemiah Oakes married Esther Bucknam and had a son also named Nehemiah Oakes, brother of Uriah. who married Persis Chittenden, daughter of Calvin Chittenden, former owner of the Corbett farm, and lived on Ferry Street, at the corner of what is now Glendale Street. He died April 13, 1861. The elder Nehemiah was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. The first Thomas Oakes had also a son named Jonathan Oakes, from whom it is supposed sprang the branch of the family to which belonged Capt. Jonathan Oakes father and son.
Deacon Uriah Oakes was born December Ist, 1797, and died August ist, 1885, aged 87 years and 9 months. Early in life he opened a little
Late Residence of Samuel H. Clapp. House built by Samuel Drown, about 1836.
shop for the manufacture of shoes, and sub- sequently in connection with this he purchased a small stock of groceries and established the first grocery store in South Malden. He also, for many years, carried on the business of farm- ing on the large landed possessions left by his father. At one time he was engaged in the manufacture of combs. Mr. Oakes came of a long-lived race, and possessed a remarkable degree of physical vigor. Until about a week before his last sickness he continued to make, as he had made for years, his usual three o'clock morning trip to Boston, with the produce of his farm. He was a man diligent in business, was one of the largest real estate owners in town, and paid a heavy tax. He was the second superintendent of the Sunday School connected with the Congregational Church of which he was a constituent member and for many years a deacon. He was also one of the founders of the Chapel Congregational Church. He was a man of quiet tastes, a good citizen, and a kind neighbor. Exemplary in all the walks of life he lived respected and esteemed by his neighbors and acquaintances. He married, about the year 1822, Betsey Vinton Richardson, of Stoneham with whom he lived in the family mansion on Chelsea Street, just southeast of Everett Square, from the date of his marriage
The Isaac Baldwin House,
Now standing at the corner of Locust and Main Streets. At the left, in the rear, may be seen the Winslow School House, as it appeared before remodeling.
until his death, a period of about sixty-three years. Mrs. Oakes survived her husband five years and died, August 7, 1890, at the advanced age of 88 years, 6 months, and 12 days, They left five children, Uriah and Josiah Oakes, Mrs. Charlotte A. Long, Mrs. Hannah F. Warden and Miss Elizabeth Oakes.
Captain George Winslow,
Son of Carpenter Winslow, was born at Pitts- ton, Me., April 24, 1791, and died January 12, 1851, at New York City, on his return from visiting his son in California. His father was a ship builder, and three of his brothers were sea captains. Choosing a seafaring life. he soon rose to the command of a vessel sailing from Boston and was engaged for many years in the European and China trade. His last command was the ship Levant, owned by Messrs. James and Thomas H. Perkins, stationed at Lintin, China, where he remained some three years, retiring in 1830. He settled in South Malden, which continued to be his residence for the remainder of his life. His earliest real es- tate purchase in South Malden, was on June 6, 1821. Capt. Winslow was one of that sturdy class of sea captains who made the glory of the American merchant marine, in the palmy days when American sails whitened every ocean and carried the stars and stripes to every quarter of the globe. South Malden owed much to its sea captains, who with their broader and larger views acquired by travel abroad, did much to
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Former Residence of John Lewis,
Near the present site of the Odd Fellows Building. (From a photograph in the collection of the late George F. Wallis.)
promote a progressive policy in local affairs. To none of them does South Malden owe more in this respect than to Capt. Winslow. For more than twenty years he was a prominent man in the south and southwest districts, taking the lead in all important measures of improvement. In the establishment of the southwest district, and in the erection of its school buildings he took a leading part, serving on both the build- ing committees. The stately elms along Main Street in front of his former mansion, remain as monuments of the taste and broad public spirit by which he was actuated, evidences of which will be found in connection with everything he did. He was a large real estate owner, his possessions including not only the Winslow estate, so called, on the west side of Main Street, but the land on both sides of Winslow, Clark and Beacon Streets, a considerable tract on both sides of Linden Street, Maple Avenue and Han- cock Street, taking in the residences of Mayor Evans and R. M. Barnard. Ile had four chil- dren. George Reid was born October 30, 1821 at Malden, and died April 24, 1856 at Callao, Peru. Catharine Elizabeth married October 29, 1861, David Oakes Clark, a descendant in one branch from Capt. Jonathan Oakes. Mr. Clark was connected with the China and Eastern trade for many years; represented the U. S. Government as consular agent at Foo Chow from 1854-56, and was well known and highly respected at the treaty ports on account of his effective business talents and admirable disposi- tion and character. There were two other daughters, Caroline Barrett Winslow, who married John R. Hall, of Roxbury, and Marga- ret Goodwin Winslow, who resides in Boston.
fine picture of this beautiful residence is to be found in this Souvenir, copied from a photo- graph taken by the late Mr. George F. Wallis, who at one time occupied a part of this spa- cious mansion. Quite near the Baldwin house stood the residence of Mr. Simon Tufts, now standing ; on his grounds was a small cottage occupied by two maiden ladies by the name of Rand. Near, on what is now Main Street, was another of these aristocratic residences, owned and occupied by Capt. Geo. Winslow. It was surrounded by noble old shade trees. Capt. Winslow was a retired Captain, and his home was noted for its hospitality, and the possession
of the comforts and luxuries which affluence could provide. Within a short distance was the old Popkins house. A fine old residence now known as the Dyer estate stood on the same range as the Baldwin house, one of those superb locations which could not be surpassed. What is now School Street had but two houses on it, in fact it was only a lane. There were the marks made by the horses feet and others where the wheels went. Other wise it was all grass. The first house stood on what is now the corner of School and Main Streets, now demolished, occu- pied by Aunt Esther Call, who, among her possessions, kept a large brood of turkeys that wandered over the fields and pastures from their home, to what is now Everett Square. The second was the house owned and occupied by Capt.
John Lewis.
(Reproduced from a photograph in the possession of his daughter, Mrs. F. B. Wallis.)
Jonathan Oakes, since removed. Capt. Oakes owned considerable land in South Malden and was a prominent man in the town.
It is not claimed that the above list embraced all the houses which stood in South Malden in 1835, still, it comprises those which were standing at that time from Malden Bridge to the hill-top, and others in the vicinity of what is now Everett Square, with due allowance for such omissions as would be likely to occur in half a century of time. The above facts were fur- nished the writer by two ladies who were "to the manor born" and are still residents of Everett.
Francis Bates Wallis.
Francis Bates Wallis was born in Boston, and educated in the public schools, graduating from the English High School, with Master Thomas Sherwin as Principal. Mr. Wallis married Sarah,
the youngest daughter of Mr. John Lewis. IIe purchased the estate upon School Street soon after his marriage, where he still resides; he has manifested an interest in town affairs, served upon several important committees, was one of nine gentlemen who formed the Everett Public Library, has been its presiding officer, at present is Chairman of the Library Committee; was a member of the first board of Trustees of Glen- wood Cemetery, and was chosen Secretary and General Manager, which position he now holds. Mr. Wallis is a member of " Palladium Council, Royal Arcanum; " Vice-President of " A Repub- lican Institution ;" has been connected with the l'ress for many years; has written on general topics of interest, national and local politics, plays which have been successfully produced, stories and poetry. In religious belief Mr. Wallis is a Unitarian, and connected with the late James Freeman Clark's Society, Boston. Mr. Wallis has resided in South Malden and Everett about forty years. He has devoted a large amount of time to the gratuitous service of the town, upon committees and otherwise. Upon the care and management of the Public Library he has bestowed a large amount of attention. The tasteful adornment of Glenwood Cemetery is largely due to his efforts. For this work he was peculiarly fitted by his tastes and his experience in floriculture. A portrait of Mr. Wallis may be seen in the Group of Board of Directors of Everett Public Library, page 61.
Other Noted Men of South Malden.
Captain Stephen Stimpson,
Was born June 3, 1795 in Lyman, Maine. He came to South Malden in June, 1816, and was employed by Timothy Clapp in the brick-making business. He soon after commenced to manu- facture brick on his own account, had a brick- yard where the Cochrane Chemical Works now stand, another on Main Street opposite School Street, and still another off from Broadway, through which the Eastern Railroad now passes. He is said to have been the originator and first manufacturer of face brick. He was also extensively engaged in the ice-cutting business, owning Swain's Pond in Maplewood and all its privileges, and the ice privilege of what was then called L Pond, Melrose, now called Crystal Lake, had large ice houses at both ponds, cut the ice and shipped it to foreign ports by the Tudor Co., as well as for other parties. He also run a large route through Melrose, Malden, Chelsea, etc., and was largely engaged in the teaming and express business. He was Chief Engineer of the Fire Department of the town of Malden, and was always active in every cause calculated to advance the prosperity of the town. He was Captain of the Malden Washington Guards, also Captain of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co., and obtained a silver medal for being best shot at target in 1840, and remained a member until his death. He married Elizabeth Blaney of Malden, March 18, 1824, and commenced house keeping at the old homestead at what is now known as No. 4 Broadway. He married, March 28, 1833, for his second wife, Elizabeth Clapp, of Dorchester. He died at the old homestead May 20, 1869, aged seventy-four years, leaving a widow, two sons and two daughters; Stephen A. Stimpson, John Stimpson, Elizabeth Stimpson and Hannah Sweetser. His widow occupied the homestead until her death, November 6, 1889, and it remained in possession of the family until November, 1891.
Stephen A. Stimpson,
Son of Capt. Stephen Stimpson and Elizabeth (Blaney) Stimpson, was born February 3, 1827, at the old homestead, in South Malden, which is now No. 4 Broadway. He was educated in the public schools of So. Malden and at the Brad-
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ford Academy, Bradford, Mass. Being infected with the "gold fever " he sailed, in 1849, for California by the way of Cape Horn, encounter- ing severe weather and reaching San Francisco only at the end of six months. The country was then in such an unsettled condition that he suffered untold hardships and returned home after an absence of a few years. For about thirty years prior to his decease he held the responsible position of book-keeper in the large leather firm of Henry Poor & Sons. He married, in 1866, Mary A. Eaton, daughter of Albert Eaton, of Wentworth, N. H. He lived in Charlestown for about six years, but returned to Everett about 1873 or 1874. For the greater part of his life he was identified with the inter- ests of South Malden and Everett, serving in different capacities, as water commissioner 1877- 80 and auditor 1876-77 and 1888, being in ser- vice at the time of his decease. For years he rendered valuable assistance to Town Treas- urer, Joseph E. Nichols, and his predecessor William Johnson. He was a man who instinct- ively favored all improvements which would give the town an advanced position among its sister towns, and was universally respected for his sterling worth. He was a veteran fireman, having at one time been foreman of the Gen. Taylor Engine Company, and was also a charter member of Palestine Lodge F. and A. M., and one of the original Everett Associates. He died November 13, 1888, leaving a widow, a son, and a daughter.
Ebenezer Nichols,
Whose name frequently occurs in the history of Malden as holding important offices, was a brother of Capt. Nathan Nichols, and was boru April 21, 1763. He married, April 5, 1792, Esther Sargent, daughter of David Sargent. He, in common with others of the same name in South Malden, was a descendant of James Nichols, who settled in Malden in 1660. His superior business capacity as a town officer kept him almost continually in the service of the town in one capacity or another. Ile served as a member of the general court, as assessor, member of the school committee, and selectman. He was a man of prodigious physical strength. He resided at the end of Nichols Lane, a part of which is included in Nichols Street. His former residence has long since disappeared. He died August 1, 1836. He was the great grandfather of Charles C. Nichols, Esq., late chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Ebenezer and Captain Nathan Nichols were the sons of John Nichols and Elizabeth (Burditt) Nichols.
NOTE. - We regret that no portraits could be procured of the last three individuals. For further particulars as to many of the prominent men of South Malden, see Historical Sketch.
Captain Jonathan Oakes,
An old Revolutionary hero. Reproduced from an old photograph, -the only one in existence. Kindly loaned the Everett Souvenir by his great granddaughter, Mrs. Mary O. Atwood.
Historical Notes on the Fire Department.
By COLUMBUS COREY.
In 1846 the people of North Malden petitioned the town of Malden for a fire engine. It was granted and "Endeavor No. 3" was the result. South Malden, always desirous of not being far behind their North End Brethren, then made their call. In 1847 an order was given to the then well known engine builders, Hunneman & Co., and in June of that year the engine was delivered.
The first records show that at a meeting held March 3, 1847, Francis Robbins was chosen Moderator ; Wilson Quint, Clerk, and officers elected as follows : -
Foreman, Stephen Stimpson; Ist Assistant, Elisha B. Loring; 2d Assistant, Eben C. Em- mons ; Clerk, Wilson Quint ; Treasurer, Wm. Johnson ; Steward, Daniel Emmons.
Voted, To name the Engine "Gen. Taylor." Motto, "Rough and Ready."
The engine was received and housed in a shed on School Street. The first fire to which the engine was taken was the burning of a dwelling in Somerville, and the reputation of the engine was then established.
The cost of the engine to the town was about $1,800, and $200, subscribed by the citizens, were expended for ornamentation, etc.
In 1848 they were in the great Boston pro- cession which celebrated the introduction of water, and which was probably the largest gathering of firemen ever seen in New England. May 23, 1849, they joined in the celebration of Malden's Bi-centennial, the engine in both cases being drawn by four horses. In 1853, the engine was taken to a muster in Natick and won the first prize. In 1866 the engine was left without a company, and in 1878 was sold. It is now the property of the " Fall River Vets."
Water having been introduced, the town pur- chased a four wheel hose carriage, and a com- pany was organized December 30, 1872, with C. Corey, Foreman; James E. Manser Ist Assistant; Alex. Green, 2d Assistant ; Charles T. Bean, Clerk ; Columbus Corey, Treasurer ; R. McLaren, Steward.
Mystic water was first used in extinguishment of fires in Everett, at the partial burning of a dwelling on Robin Street in 1872.
After much opposition the town voted to purchase a steamer, and on May 30, 1878 she was received.
The officers were C. Corey, Foreman ; Frank W. Downing, Clerk.
The first fire at which it was used was the burning of North & Merriam's works, Somer- ville, June 16, 1878. The engine having done good service for 13 years, a larger, second class Amoskeag was placed in department, with G. A. Judd, Foreman ; Austin W. White, Clerk.
In 1875 a light, hand hook and ladder truck was purchased and a company organized with Samuel M. Emerton as Foreman. In 1892 a two-horse truck took the place of the smaller one. In 1885 the Electric system of fire alarms was put in by Geo. M. Stevens.
The South Malden members of the board of Engineers at the first organization of a company were Chas. Baldwin and Coleman C. Kendrick, and the company consisted of 64 members.
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Fac-Simile of Tax Receipt found in the Cellar of the Old Bucknam House (Now known as the Swan House), on Bucknam Street. Ragged edge shows where paper was crumbled away. Kindly loaned to the Everett Souvenir by FRANCIS E. DYER.
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GEORGE FRANCIS WALLIS,*
Was born in Boston, May 20, 1853; the son of Francis B. and Sarah Wallis. He attended the Boston Public Schools, primary, (Wells) Grammar, (Phillips,) graduating at the English High with high honors, receiving a silver medal for scholarship, with other prizes for profi- ciency in special branches and for
exemplary deportment. He studied architecture in the office of O. F. Smith ; was employed in Gridley J. F. Bryant's, William G. Preston's and George F. Meacham's offices. In Mr. Meacham's office he was the principal draughtsman for over a year on the plans of the Elliot Church in Newton. He com- menced business soon after he was of age; many stores in Boston, private residences in Boston's suburbs, and especially in Everett are examples of his skill and taste. Among them may be mentioned Odd Fellow's Block in Everett Square, the Home School of Mrs. Potter, Summer Street, Mr. Bad- ger's Building, Broadway. He drew plans for the City Hall and Broadway School House, besides building a large number of private residences.
Mr. George F. Wallis was a lover of the beautiful in art and nature and was especially fond of flowers. He was an excellent photographer as the many views in the Souvenir, which were copied from his extensive collection will testify. He was a fine painter, his water color pictures were especially meritorious. His skill with the pencil and brush was truly wonderful. He enjoyed books,
was a fine French scholar, and his literary efforts were of a high order of merit. Mr. Wallis was quiet and un- assuming in his deportment, and enjoyed the warin personal regard of his teach- ers, employers, and patrons in his pro- fession. Mr. Wallis married Miss S. H. Synett, who, with a lovely daughter, sur- vive him. His domestic relations were of a pleasant character. He was a dutiful son, a kind husband. and loving father. Mr. Wallis was prostrated with pneumonia October 17, 1890, and passed away October 22, after an illness of but .five days.
* In the preparation of the Everett Souvenir the Publishers feel indebted to no one person more than the one whose cut appears on this page. But for the many views which have been preserved to us in the large collection made by him, this book would have been far from complete.
NOTE.
For additional matter of interest relating to South Malden and Everett, list of town and city officers, tables showing growth of Everett, valuation, taxation, etc., see Appendix in back of Souvenir.
By Lis Excellency
Samuel Adams, Efquire, Governor and Commander in Chief of the
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Samuel Adams
Ainos Sargeant Latteman Greeting
YOU being appointed Captain of a Company in the first Magement.
(Forits Brigade) Third Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth.
By Virtue of the Power vefted in me, I do by thefe Prefents, (repofing fpecial Truft and Confidence in your Ability, Courage and good Conduct) COMMISSION you accordingly :--- You are, therefore, carefully and diligently to difcharge the Duty of Captain in Leading, Ordering and Exercifing faid Company in Arms, both inferior Officers and Soldiers ; and to keep them in good Order and Difcipline : And they are hereby commanded to obey you as their Captain And you are yourfelf to obferve and follow fuch Orders and Inftructions, as you 'fall from Time to Time receive from me, or your fuperior Officers.
GIVEN under my Hand, and the Seal of the faid Commonwealth, the Twenty This Day of January
in the Year of our LORD. 1799 and in the Twentyfirst Year of the Independence of the United States
of AMERICA.
Fac-Simile of an old "Commission," found among papers in the! old Sargent Homestead.
Kindly loaned to the Everett Souvenir by Samuel P. Cannell.
SEALED HERE
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Lucy P. Coming .
(For sketch of Mr. Bailey, see Common Council, page 85.)
The Everett Souvenir
Was printed by Smith & Porter, in their new building, No. 185 Franklin Street, Boston. Established in 1861, this firm occupied premises on Washing- ton Street, until 1866, when they leased the Old South Chapel, in Spring Lane, remaining there for over twenty-six years. In 1890 they purchased the building, No. 185 Franklin Street (then occupied by the Youth's Companion), added two stories, making six in all, and otherwise improved the property. A large steam engine in the basement sup- plies the power. every floor is heated by steam, electric lights are over all the building, good elevator service is furnished, and the sunlight has free access on all sides. Smith & Porter occupy the 3d and 4th floors with a first class plant for all kinds of print- ing. The remainder of the building is leased to various well-known concerns, one of which is the "Wool and Cotton Reporter," of which our esteem fellow citizen, F. P. Bennett, is editor and proprietor.
Engraving.
The Engraving in this Souvenir has been done by the old established firm of Kilburn & Cross, who have been doing business in Boston for more than forty years ; Kilburn & Cross's reputation as engravers of magazine, as well as mechanical and commercial work, is of the highest order.
They have been called upon during the past many years to engrave for
such well-known houses as Harper Bros., Chas. Scribner, Century Maga- zine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and many other first-class New York and Boston publishing houses. As a guarantee of their skill in the mechanical and com- mercial line, they can well point with pride to the excellent catalogue work done by them for such firms as the Pope Manufacturing Co., Henry F. Miller Piano Co., Ivers & Pond Piano Co., Colchester Rubber Co., and many others. Their exclusive books have been the Memorial History of Boston, History of Hartford Co., Picturesque Washington, Marvels of the West, and lastly, but by no means least, the Everett Souvenir, which work is a standing testimonial of their success with "half tones," a branch of the art that Kilburn & Cross introduced into their business a few years ago. They occupy a portion of the Smith & Porter Building, 185 Franklin Street, Boston.
Card.
The publishers of the Souvenir in bringing their work to a close, cordially extend thanks to the citizens of Everett for their hearty co-operation and en- couragement in the preparation of this work, especially to those who have kindly contributed literary matter or have loaned photographs and relics (in many cases the only ones in existence). The work was originally projected on a much smaller scale by Mr. Edgar L. Turner, who, finding his time fully oc- cupied in other directions, sold out his interest. The undertaking, prosecuted, interest.
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