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DR. FRANCIS P. BOYD-The distin- guished position held by Dr. Francis P. Boyd, of Springfield, both among the public at large and in the more critical circles of his profession, is the result of more than a score of years in active practice and the un- ceasing study that has characterized the many years since he became a physician and surgeon. Dr. Boyd was born in Brockton, October 20, 1885, son of William J. and Mary J. (Lynch) Boyd, both of whom are deceased. His father was long an express operator.
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Receiving his preliminary education in public and preparatory schools, Dr. Boyd obtained his medical training at Tufts Medi- cal College, from which, in 1911, he was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree, cum laude. He interned at Carney Hospital, Boston, and at New York Lying-In Hos- pital, subsequently serving also at Bellevue Hospital, New York City, as resident ob- stetrician. In 1914 he came to Springfield as a general practitioner and so continued until 1925, when, in order to devote more attention to specializing, he limited his prac- tice. His interest had early been attracted to the field of women's diseases and sur- gery and his success.among these patients led to his attending notable medical centers and clinics for concentrated study in these subjects. Dr. Boyd has been a post-gradu- ate student at the New York Post-Graduate Hospital, Harvard Post-Graduate Medical School, where he completed three courses; the Mayo Brothers Clinic, Rochester, Min- nesota, where he completed twelve courses, and attended other famous centers in the United States and Canada. In addition to his private practice he is attending surgeon at the Mercy Hospital and associate surgeon at the Wing Memorial Hospital, Palmer, and Wesson Hospital, Springfield. He is a member of the Springfield Academy of Med- icine, Hampden District Medical Society, Massachusetts Medical Society, American Medical Association, Eastern Hampden Medical Society, and the New England Gynecological and Obstetrical Society. In all of these associations Dr. Boyd's knowl- edge is recognized as authentic and his skill as superb.
Always at the call of those who may need his professional services, he is equally ready to respond to demands made upon him by the community in furthering worthy causes and movements. Especially has he been
interested in education and he has taken the lead in improving the relations between the school personnel and parents and pupils and parents. For several years he has been a figure in parent-teacher activities and served for two years as president of the Forest Park Junior High School Parent-Teachers Asso- ciation. He is affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Knights of Columbus, the City Club, and he is a past president of the Carney Hospital Alumni Association, a member of the New York Lying-In Hospital Alumni Association, and a life member of the Surgical Club, Roch- ester, Minnesota. He worships with the Roman Catholic faith.
On July 12, 1920, Dr. Boyd married Anna M. Hoar, and they are the parents of ten children : 1. Anne Marie, born April 22, 1921. 2. Mary Jane, born August 30, 1922. 3. Francis Sprague, born October 19, 1923. 4. Margaret Elaine, born January 7, 1925. 5. Virginia Patricia, born May 28, 1926. 6. Sally Ann, born October 26, 1927. 7. John Bottomley, born April 25, 1929. 8. William James, born February 14, 1931. 9. James Francis, born August 22, 1932. 10. Daniel Mayo, born April II, 1934. A record almost unique is found in this family in the fact that the eight oldest of these children, who are in public school, represent the family in every branch of the public school system from kindergarten through high school.
ERNEST C. HILLENBRAND-Promi- nent among bank executives of Hampden County is Ernest C. Hillenbrand, of Hol- yoke, whose many years of experience in financial matters and long residence in this locality make his services of special value in commercial and civic fields. Mr. Hillen- brand was born in Northampton, August 22, 1885, son of Frederick C. and Sophia D. (Miller) Hillenbrand. Frederick C. Hillen-
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brand, who was born in New York City, September 20, 1857, and now lives in North- ampton, was long associated with the North- ampton Cutlery Company, of Northampton, having charge of the wood department of that firm. He is a Republican and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Northamp- ton. He is a son of George and Charlotte (Cooper) Hillenbrand, the former of whom was born in Baden-Baden, Germany, fought with General Franz Siegel in Germany, and came to the United States with many others to escape further military service. He lo- cated in New York City, later removed to Shelburn Falls, then to Northampton, where he was employed by the Northampton Cut- lery Company and there died.
Ernest C. Hillenbrand was educated in grammar and high schools of Northampton, and was first employed by the Boston and Maine Railroad in Northampton as a clerk in the freight department. He filled various positions, rising to the chief clerkship. From 1901 to 1917 he was associated with rail- roads, proving himself an employee of quick intelligence and ability and it was with sin- cere regret that his resignation was accepted by his superiors when he entered a different field. In 1917 Mr. Hillenbrand became treas- urer of the Florence Savings Bank, Flor- ence, and in this activity his many quali- fications became increasingly evident. He remained with that institution until he re- signed to accept the larger responsibility of treasurer and trustee of the Peoples Savings Bank, in Holyoke, offices he occupies today. Beginning his services here March 1, 1928, he is one of the best known financial execu- tives of the county and is esteemed for his personal qualities no less than he is re- spected for his professional standing.
His civic and political interests have been well sustained wherever he has lived. A Republican. he was, while a resident of
Northampton, councilman in 1914 and alder- man in 1915. Mr. Hillenbrand was chair- man of the Republican Committee in North- ampton from 1915 to 1923 and was impor- tantly connected with the Coolidge cam- paign as treasurer of the local notification committee; later he was secretary of the Committee on Reception to Mr. Coolidge after his election as Vice-President of the United States. He is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Northamp- ton and has held various offices in the de- nomination. Fraternally he is a member of Jerusalem Lodge, Free and Accepted Ma- sons and in higher bodies of that order is a member of Northampton Royal Arch Chap- ter; William Parsons Council, Royal and Select Masters; Northampton Chapter, Knights Templar, and Greenfield Lodge of Perfection. He has held the offices of High Priest of Royal Arch Masons and Illustrious Master of William Parsons Council. So- cially he is a member of Mt. Tom Golf Club and formerly held membership in the Or- chards Golf Club of South Hadley, North- ampton Chamber of Commerce, was for ten years a director and recording secretary of the Northampton Young Men's Christian Association and in that city was active dur- ing the World War in promoting Liberty Loan drives, Red Cross work and other war- time activities. In Holyoke he is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, member and a director of the Kiwanis Club, active in the Young Men's Christian Association in which organization, during the winter months, he has promoted interest in the volley ball league, and is a member of the finance com- mittee. His business memberships include the National Association of Mutual Savings Banks, Savings Banks Association of Massa- chusetts, Officers Club of Savings Banks of Massachusetts and is (1935) chairman of the Connecticut Valley group of twenty-six
William Melor Puedale
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savings banks. Boy Scout work has always received his support and he was treasurer and an original member of the Hampshire County Council of the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica. His favorite diversion is golf.
WILLIAM McCORKINDALE-A place of distinction is occupied by the name of William McCorkindale in the paper indus- try of New England. It was through his fine craftsmanship, his administrative ability and his industry that one of the finest grades of ledger paper in the country was produced. His achievements are attributed to a lifelong devotion to the trade. As a mere lad of ten years he started to work in the paper indus- try of his native Scotland. Later, he came to this country to continue his activities in this field and enjoy a career which was to be marked for its outstanding distinction and success. His talents, however, were not limited to this phase of endeavor alone for he also took a keen and active interest in the affairs of his surroundings and as a resident of the city of Holyoke, where he labored for more than forty years, served as a member of the board of aldermen, was a leader in the Republican party of this section, and a member of the First Congregational Church, as well as many of the leading clubs here. His generous and substantial contributions to all phases of community life gained for him a wide and richly merited recognition as one of the most public-spirited citizens of this vicinity.
William McCorkindale was born in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, June 5, 1851, the son of Edward and Margaret (Lyon) McCorkindale. His education was confined to the schooling he received in the middle parish school of his native com- munity, which later was supplemented by self-study. Mr. McCorkindale's association with the paper industry dates back to 1861,
when, at the age of ten years, he became associated with Brown, Stewart and Com- pany, manufacturers of newspaper. He re- mained with this concern until 1868, when, at the age of seventeen years, he broke home ties and came to this country to seek his fortune.
Shortly after arriving in the United States, he went to Pittstown, New York, where he secured a position with Orr and Company, as a machine tender. After serving here for a brief period he removed to Wabash, Indiana, and entered Bremaker, Moore and Company, as a maker of straw print paper, a task he was to engage in for two years. In 1872 the young man removed to Dalton, Massachusetts, where for the next nine years he was to work as a member of the staff of Crane and Company, makers of fine papers. It is interesting to note at this juncture, that the day he joined this firm W. Murray Crane entered the mill and the two men became close friends.
During this period of paper manufacture it came to be generally believed that the only place fine ledger papers could be man- ufactured was in the Berkshires. It was Mr. McCorkindale that dispelled this illu- sion. He thought otherwise and he made his opinions known to Joseph C. Parsons, who listened attentively and decided to try the experiment in this city. He engaged Mr. McCorkindale as superintendent of the old Mt. Tom mill and detailed him to super- vise the changes that had to be instituted. The work proceeded under the new super- intendent with such rapidity and efficiency that five months after the proposition was broached the reconditioned mill was ready for operations, which were to proceed with outstanding success.
Eventually, the American Writing Paper Company purchased the Mt. Tom mill, but in the meantime Mr. Parsons had erected a
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new plant on Sargeant Street in Holyoke, known as Parsons Paper Company, Mill No. 2, and retained Mr. McCorkindale as super- intendent of No. I Division, where he was to work until his retirement. As well as becoming an important figure of the paper industry here, Mr. McCorkindale also was prominent in other enterprises. He was a member of the board of directors for the Millers Falls Company, the People's Sav- ings Bank, the Holyoke Silk Hosiery Com- pany and the Holyoke City Hospital.
A public-spirited citizen, he took a deep interest in the affairs of this city and was a leader in the Republican party of this sec- tion. He was a city alderman-at-large for two terms, first being elected in 1899, and later being reelected in 1901. Socially, Mr. McCorkindale was a member of several clubs here, including the Mount Tom Golf Club. He fraternized and was prominent in the local lodge of the Masonic Order; and worshipped at the First Congregational Church. Of a generous disposition, he had contributed generously to all worthy causes and supported them in an official capacity, serving at one time as chairman of the Ad- visory Board of the Holyoke Home for Aged People.
On December 10, 1873, while he was a resident of Dalton, Mr. McCorkindale came to Holyoke and married Lillias Forsythe, whom he had met shortly after his arrival in this section of the country. She was the daughter of James Forsythe. The young couple returned to Dalton to live. Just fifty years later, December 10, 1923, the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary by retracing the journey they had made as bride and groom between Holyoke and Dal- ton. Mr. and Mrs. McCorkindale were the parents of three children : I. Edward J., who was identified for many years with the paper-making industry, and at the time of his passing he was a member of the firm
of The Riegel Paper Company. He resided in Philadelphia until his death in 1931. He was the father of three children: Edward J., Jr., Elizabeth, and Marian. 2. Roger W., who was superintendent of Mill No. 2, of the Parsons Paper Company, in Holyoke, for years, now retired. He has one child, Lesley Jean. 3. Ethel L., the wife of L. Martin Harwood of Longmeadow, Massa- chusetts. Mr. Harwood is a member of the firm of F. W. Harwood and Son, gold leaf manufacturers, of Springfield, Massachu- setts. The Harwoods have two children : Jean and Frederick William.
Mr. McCorkindale died March 6, 1923, at the age of seventy-five years. His passing caused profound sorrow throughout this en- tire section and was particularly felt by that great host of friends and associates he had made during his long and distinguished ca- reer, who admired him as a man of singular ability, and a person of high integrity, courage and perseverance. The paper in- dustry owes him much, and the city of Hol- yoke is indebted to him for the public- spirited interest he showed in the affairs of this community throughout his residence here. In commenting on Mr. McCorkindale as a man a local newspaper editorial pays the following tribute: "Some friendly critic of America and Americans has said that we would develop in the course of time a race of practical idealists. We believe that ideal was reached in the person of William Mc- Corkindale."
WILLIAM JOSEPH NORTON-Hol- yoke, associated throughout the country with writing paper, has among its young executives William Joseph Norton, treas- urer of the American Writing Paper Com- pany, Inc. He is a native of Holyoke, born May 22, 1894, son of James E. and Sarah (Moore) Norton. James E. Norton was born in Saggard County, Dublin, Ireland,
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and died in Holyoke, where he was a paper maker with the Linden Paper Company, a division of the American Writing Paper Company. He was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. In politics he was non-partisan, giving his support to the man best qualified, in his opinion. Sarah (Moore) Norton was also born in Saggard County, Dublin, Ireland, and died in Hol- yoke.
William Joseph Norton attended Holyoke public schools, was graduated from high school in 1912, then obtained work with the Stedman Paper Company, which dealt in wholesale paper and manufacturers supplies. This early business experience led him to prepare himself for a business career and he studied at the Thompson Business School in Holyoke, graduating in 1913. He was immediately offered a position with the American Express Company in Holyoke as secretary to the agent and was so employed one year. He then stepped up as office man- ager of the Anker Printing Company, Hol- yoke, with which firm he remained two years. His association with the American Writing Paper Company began in 1916 when he became assistant advertising man- ager, later was transferred to the sales de- partment, was advanced to the administra- tion department as secretary to Sidney L. Wilson, president at that time, and until 1928 Mr. Norton was at the side of the com- pany's chief executive. In that year, after serving as assistant secretary of the com- pany for one year, he was elected treasurer of the American Writing Paper Company, Inc., and is holding that office at present.
In addition to his executive duties he is a director of the Purves Machine Wire Com- pany, Inc., Holyoke ; a director of the West- ern Massachusetts Association ; treasurer of the Mt. Tom Golf Club, director of the Young Men's Christian Association, mem-
ber of the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Holyoke Lodge, No. 902, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ; member and a past president of the Kiwanis Club. His diversions are golf, fishing and gardening.
William Joseph Norton married. in Bound Brook, New Jersey, September 12. 1916, Estell S. Murray, a native of Great Neck. Long Island, and daughter of Frank and Sophia (Strong) Murray, both deceased. Mrs. Norton was graduated from Holyoke High School in 1913, and is a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church and the Day Nursery. They are the parents of a daughter, Barbara Ann Norton, born Aug- ust 5, 1927.
FRANK BENTLEY MERRICK-One of the prominent industrialists and bankers of Holyoke, Frank Bentley Merrick is a member of a family which has played note- worthy rôles in the business development of Hampden County, and is an executive in a company whose foundations were laid many years ago. Himself a native of Holyoke, he was born on January 15, 1882. son of A. Judson and Ella (Bentley) Merrick and a descendant of Thomas Merrick, born in 1620 in Wales, who by 1638 had settled at Hart- ford, Connecticut, but later removed to Springfield, Massachusetts. His older brother, William, was one of the original proprietors of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The American progenitor, Thomas Merrick, was twice married ; (first), on July 14. 1639. to Sarah, daughter of Rolland Stebbins, of Springfield ; and (second) to Elizabeth Tilley.
The paternal grandfather of Frank Bent- ley Merrick was the Rev. Samuel Dunton Merrick, born April 29, 1815, at Wellington, Connecticut, and died in Addison, New York. He was a Baptist clergyman ordained
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in 1861, who was in the active ministry for more than three decades. He married Eva- lina Jones Lyon, and of their children was A. Judson Merrick, of previous mention, born in Tolland, Connecticut, April 12, 1817, who died in Holyoke, October 19, 1923. In 1856 he came to Holyoke to enter the em- ploy of the Merrick Thread Company, which his uncle Timothy Merrick had founded. In 1870 he became the partner of his uncle John Merrick, who had a small wood-working shop on Race and Jackson streets, where window and door frames were made. Five years later the two purchased the lumber firm of Wiggin and Flagg, and the Merrick Lumber Company was organized. The part- ners in this company were: A. Judson Mer- rick, and his uncles, Timothy, and John S. Merrick, and Edwin Bradley. The concern was incorporated in 1884 with A. Judson Merrick president until he retired about 1918. He married, in 1879, Ella Bentley, of Tioga, Pennsylvania, who died in 1892.
Frank Bentley Merrick after being grad- uated from the Holyoke High School, com- pleted his formal education in the New York Military Academy. In 1903 he became asso- ciated with the Merrick Lumber Company, being employed first in the lumber yard. From 1912 to 1917 he was manager of the Easthampton plant of the concern. In 1922 he was elected treasurer of the company, an office he still holds. Mr. Merrick is first vice-president of the Park National Bank, and a member of the board of trustees of the Easthampton Savings Bank. He was a char- ter member of the Northampton Kiwanis Club, for years a member of the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, and was one of the original organizers of the Easthampton Ro- tary Club. His devotion to the company with which he has been so long associated has been a marked factor in its growth and success. He has not permitted business to
interfere with a keen and constructive inter- est in civic affairs, and he has traveled ex- tensively.
On August 3, 1910, at Holyoke, Frank Bentley Merrick married Elvira Ball, a na- tive of this city, daughter of Charles E. and Elvira (Whiting) Ball. Mr. Ball was a fin- ancier and long connected with the drug trade. He was one of the organizers of the large United Drug Corporation. Mr. and Mrs. Merrick have two children: I. Ray- mond D., born April 16, 1917, who is (1935) a senior at Williston Academy. 2. Dorothy D., born June 12, 1921, a student in the East- hampton High School. Mrs. Merrick is a graduate of the Holyoke High School and of Miss Gillman's School for Girls, of Bos- ton. She attends the Second Baptist Church, and is prominently active in welfare and other women's organizations.
JOHN J. COSTELLO-For nearly a dec- ade John J. Costello has occupied the im- portant and responsible posts of secretary, treasurer and director of the Westfield River Paper Company, one of the largest organi- zations of its type in Hampden County and vicinity. The thorough and well-rounded training he has had, coupled with a long period of practical experience in the account- ing field, have eminently qualified him for the position he occupies so successfully to- day.
Mr. Costello was born in Worcester, Aug- ust 29, 1893, son of Dennis and Anna (O'Leary) Costello, both natives of Ireland, who came to this country during their early youth and settled in Massachusetts where his father engaged in the wire-making indus- try. After he was graduated from high school in his native community, he attended the Becker's Business College of Worces- ter, completing his studies there in 1911. Later he took a course in accounting and
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finance at New York University in New York City. He secured his first position with the "Worcester Gazette," working in the circulation department of that daily for three years. He then went to New York City, where he engaged in accounting for five years and then came to Springfield where he was to practice this profession for four years.
In June, 1925, he became associated with the Westfield River Paper Company, In- corporated, as assistant treasurer and served in this capacity until January, 1926, when he was promoted to the post of treasurer which he occupies today in conjunction with the office of secretary for the organization. He also is treasurer, secretary and a mem- ber of the board of directors in the Russell Paper Goods Company and serves as assist- ant treasurer for the Mountain Mill Cor- poration at Lee.
Throughout his residence in the com- munity of Russell he has taken an active interest in civic affairs and today is a mem- ber of the town finance committee. During the World War Mr. Costello enlisted in the United States Army, entering the service in September, 1918, and becoming a member of the headquarters company of chemical warfare service and gas defense. This unit was stationed in New York City throughout the conflict.
On June 16, 1919, Mr. Costello married Loretta Bradley of Worcester, and they are the parents of three children: I. John J., Jr., born October 5, 1921. 2. Barbara Jean, born May 13, 1928. 3. Robert Bradley, born September 2, 1934. The family resides at No. 53 Eton Street in Springfield.
GEORGE G. BERGERON, M. D .- For over fifteen years Dr. George G. Bergeron has been one of the outstanding medical men of the Ludlow community. Coming to
this town in 1919, shortly after having been honorably discharged from the United States Army Medical Corps, he initiated a general practice that has since become one of the largest and most lucrative in this sec- tion. During his residence in this com- munity, Dr. Bergeron has been active in social and civic affairs and today is promi- nently identified with several of the leading organizations of this vicinity as well as serv- ing as a member of important community bodies.
Dr. George G. Bergeron was born in Lud- low, Massachusetts, April 28, 1892, the son of Dr. George G. and Rosetta (Gernon) Bergeron, the former of French descent, the latter of English descent. His father, who was a physician in his birthplace, was a graduate of the McGill Medical School in Montreal, Canada, and for many years was city physician for the city of Fall River.
Dr. George G. Bergeron received a gen- eral education in the public schools of his native community and was graduated from the B. M. C. Durfee High School in that city, with the class of 1912. He supple- mented his studies with private lessons at home, and then matriculated at Temple Uni- versity in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsyl- vania, where he attended medical school and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Medi- cine in 1917. The following year he served an interneship at the Garreteson Hospital in Philadelphia, and in April, 1918, enlisted in the Medical Corps of the United States Army. He was dispatched to France, and was detailed to Base Hospital No. 80 at Beaune, where he was to remain for one year. He then returned to the United States, having been promoted from the rank of first lieutenant to that of captain. In October, 1919, he was honorably discharged from the service at Fort Adams and shortly there- after came to Ludlow to initiate a general
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