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ant's Certificate from Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Socially Mr. Farquhar is a member of several leading organizations of this vicinity among them, the Harvard Club of the Con- necticut Valley and he is a former member of the University Club of Springfield. In religion Mr. Farquhar adheres to the Epis- copalian faith and has been active in the work of that institution. In 1926 he was elected treasurer of Christ Church here, suc- ceeding Colonel Stanhope E. Blunt, con- tinued in this capacity after it was changed from a parish church to Christ Church Cathedral and continues as treasurer of the Cathedral at the present time. Fond of marine sports, Mr. Farquhar finds great pleasure in yachting and indulges in this diversion during his leisure.
On November 2, 1902, at Grace Church, New York City, Mr. Farquhar married An- toinette Virginia Vincent, a descendant of a well-known Virginia family. During their residence in this metropolis they were prominently identified socially and for many years have been listed in the Social Register of New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Farquhar reside at No. 31 Maple Street, Springfield.
PHILIP O'BRIEN-During the past twelve years, Philip O'Brien has been an active member of the Holyoke bar. He con- tinues the practice originally established by his father and the tradition of public serv- ice, which has been associated with the fam- ily name in this city for almost half a cen- tury.
Mr. O'Brien was born in Holyoke on Au- gust 19, 1899, son of Thomas D. and Eva G. (Connor) O'Brien and a grandson of John and Mary (Welch) O'Brien, who came to Holyoke from Ireland. His father, who was born in this city October 5, 1862 and died January 31, 1928, was a graduate of Boston University Law School (1887) and a leader
of the local bar for many years. He prac- ticed alone until 1923, when he formed a partnership with his son, Philip, under the firm name of O'Brien and O'Brien. Thomas D. O'Brien was a Democrat in politics and in early life was city clerk of Holyoke, serv- ing from 1891 to 1894. He was secretary of the first commission to draft a new city charter under Congressman William Whit- ing, chairman, and was himself chairman of the commission which drafted the revised charter. Mr. O'Brien was also vice-pres- ident of the Holyoke Public Library and a director of the Holyoke Cooperative Bank. He was chairman of the Legal Advisory board at Holyoke during the World War and an active member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church. Eva G. (Connor) O'Brien, his wife, who still resides at Holyoke, was born in this city, a daughter of James and Mary MacNamara Connor, born respec- tively in Northampton, Massachusetts and Rockville, Connecticut. Her father owned and operated the Connor Brothers Woolen Mills in Holyoke for many years.
Philip O'Brien, of this record. received his preliminary education in Holyoke schools, completing the high school course in 1917. In 1921 he was graduated from Yale Col- lege with the degree of Bachelor of Arts and in the same year entered Yale Law School, where he took the further degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1923. On his admis- sion to the bar shortly afterwards he entered practice with his father as a member of the firm of O'Brien and O'Brien and has con- tinued under the same firm name since his father's death. His position at the bar is securely established and the extent of his practice reflects his high professional stand- ing.
Mr. O'Brien is a member of the American Bar Association, the Massachusetts State Bar Association and the Hampden County Bar Association. He has been very active
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in civic affairs at Holyoke and is now a director of the Holyoke Chamber of Com- merce, the Holyoke Public Library, the Community Welfare League, the Holyoke Family Welfare Society and the Massachu- setts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, of which he was formerly pres- ident. He is also a director of the Holyoke Cooperative Bank, a member and past pres- ident of the Holyoke Kiwanis Club, a mem- ber of the Holyoke Country Club, the Mt. Tom Golf Club and Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, in which he has taken the fourth degree, and the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks, of which he is a Past Exalted Ruler of Holyoke Lodge, No. 902. Mr. O'Brien is also a mem- ber of the Elizabethan Club, of New Haven ; the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, the honor- ary scholastic society, Phi Beta Kappa, and the Phi Delta Phi Fraternity. He has never been active in politics. Golf is his principal diversion.
In 1923, Philip O'Brien married Helen Mar MacGregor, who was born in Holyoke, daughter of Edward MacGregor, a native of Greenock, Scotland, and Mary (Sullivan) MacGregor, of Holyoke. Her parents now reside in Pittsfield, where her father is super- intendent of the Prudential Life Insurance Company for the Pittsfield District. Mrs. O'Brien was educated in Holyoke public schools, the Kennedy-Bradford School and Vassar College, from which she was grad- uated in 1922 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. She is active in a number of Hol- yoke organizations, serving as treasurer of the Junior Service Corps, director of the Holyoke Tuberculosis Society and a direc- tor of the Holyoke Women's Club.
Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien have three chil- dren : 1. Philip, Jr., born September 30, 1924. 2. Rosalie, born February 22, 1927. 3. Thomas D., 3d, born July 18, 1929.
HOWARD LAFAYETTE JACKSON, M. D .- Among the outstanding experts and specialists in the X-ray field of medical science in Hampden County is Dr. Howard Lafayette Jackson, who, prior to devoting his professional career to this phase of medi- cine, conducted a general practice in this city for ten years. Deeply interested in the subject of Roentgenology Dr. Jackson aban- doned his general practice here and entered the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Bos- ton, where for one year he specialized in the study of the aforementioned science. He returned to Springfield in 1930 and since that time has devoted his professional ener- gies to this highly important department with outstanding success.
Dr. Jackson was born at Wells Bridge, New York, March 19, 1891, son of Linus D. and Flora L. (Pond) Jackson, both re- siding at his birthplace where his father, who is now retired, engaged in farming. Dr. Jackson received a general education in the public schools of his native community, later attended the Unadilla High School in New York State, from where he was grad- uated in 1910, and then entered Syracuse University where he studied for two years. At the expiration of this period he entered the Tufts Medical School and in 1917 was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree from this institution. The year following the completion of his medical training he served an interneship at the Springfield Hospital and in August, 1918, enlisted in the Medical Corps of the United States Army receiving a commission of first lieutenant. At this time he was sent to Camp Mills to aid in curbing the influenza epidemic that was ravaging that military center. Later he was detailed to several other large camps and in 1919 was honorably discharged from the service.
During that year he returned to Spring- field to establish a general practice which
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he conducted with outstanding success until 1929, when he determined to specialize in roentgenology. He entered the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston and studied this science for one year. In 1930 Dr. Jack- son resumed his professional career in Springfield devoting his entire time to the subject of X-ray. He is a member of the staff of Wesson Memorial Hospital, Spring- field Hospital, Shriners' Hospital, City of Springfield Isolation Hospital and the Lud- low Hospital. Dr. Jackson is a member of the District Medical Society, the Massachu- setts State Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the New England Roentgen Ray Society and the Physicians Club. Socially he is a member of the Stony Hill Golf Club, the American Legion and fraternizes with Springfield Lodge, of the Masonic Order and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
On May 4, 1918, Dr. Jackson married Caroline Moffet Wadhams of West Spring- field, daughter of Lewis and Clara L. (Pease) Wadhams. Her father was con- nected with the Boston and Albany Rail- road for many years until his death. Mrs. Jackson is chairman of the Gray Ladies American Red Cross, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Dr. and Mrs. Jackson are the parents of two children : Robert Wadhams, and Lois Caroline. The family resides at No. 31 Dresden Street.
OSCAR EDWARD GAUDREAU --
Reared in the community of Indian Orchard since his childhood, Oscar Edward Gaud- reau, attorney and business man, has been intimately identified with the industrial, so- cial and civic development of this place throughout his life, acquiring an experience and knowledge that have been invaluable assets to the successful career he enjoys today. He is a self-made man and richly merits the recognition that he has gained in
attaining the prominent position he now holds among his fellows.
Mr. Gaudreau was born in St. Cesaire, Canada, November 17, 1888, and came to Indian Orchard with his parents when he was but three years of age. It was here that he was to secure a general education in the public schools and later attend evening school, where he specialized in technical subjects which he was to employ during the early part of his business and professional career.
Throughout this period of his education he was working during the day, securing the necessary funds that would enable him to pay his tuition. At the time he worked as a tool maker for the Indian Motor Cycle Company and the United States Armory here. Shortly after finishing a course in drawing and shop mathematics he secured a position as a draftsman for the Westing- house Company, later acting in the same capacity in the Gilbert and Baker Company, the United States Armory and the Rolls- Royce Company. He continued in this work for seven years and then in 1913, de- termined to take up the study of law. He took courses with the American School of Correspondence of Chicago, Illinois, and later attended Northeastern University from where he was graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1923. Three years later he was admitted to the Massachusetts State Bar and has since conducted a highly suc- cessful practice in Indian Orchard. Prior to completing his legal course he established himself in an insurance business which he initiated in 1919 and carries on today. In this connection he also invested extensively in property throughout this region and to- day owns many valuable holdings.
In a professional capacity Mr. Gaudreau is a member of the Hampden County Bar Association and the American Bar Associa- tion. Deeply interested in social and civic
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affairs he is prominently identified with many of the leading organizations in this vicinity and has served one term as council- man, representing Ward Eight. He is a member of the board of directors of the In- dian Orchard Chamber of Commerce and in his social affiliations belongs to the Lafay- ette Club, the society of St. Jean de Baptiste, the Artisans Order of Mutual Protection, the Canadian Foresters of America, and the local council of the Knights of Columbus.
On September 17, 1912, Mr. Gaudreau married Anastacia Marlow of Springfield and they are the parents of four sons: I. Robert C., who was graduated from As- sumption College in 1935, now attending Boston University, Medical School. 2. Ge- rard A., who is a student at Assumption Col- lege. 3 and 4. Julien P., and Jules O., who are twins.
FRANK N. MOORE-Some men rise through their own energies, persistence and ability from modest beginnings to positions of trust and leadership. Frank N. Moore, of Ludlow, is such a man. From farm boy to banker and public official is the course of his career which shows at all times a capac- ity for responsibility, efficiency and trust- worthiness. He was born in Ware, October 31, 1871, son of Charles F. and Julia M. (Dunbar) Moore, natives of Ware. His father was a carpenter until his marriage and then engaged in farming.
Frank N. Moore received his education in Ware public schools and attended Childs' Business College at Springfield, taking the full course. His first work was as clerk in the Ware postoffice, and in January, 1893, he entered the employ of the Ludlow Manufac- turing Associates, where, for twenty-five years, he filled various positions. In Janu- ary, 1918, he resigned to become assistant treasurer of the Ludlow Savings Bank, and a month later was elected treasurer to fill
the vacancy left by George A. Birnie, who resigned and retired from active business. Mr. Moore has occupied this position con- tinuously since his appointment, and is one of the most respected and best known bank- ing executives in the county. The Ludlow Savings Bank was incorporated in 1888 and is a mutual savings bank operated for the benefit of the depositors, there being neither stock nor stockholders. Deposits in this bank are insured in the Insurance Fund of the Mutual Savings Central Fund, Inc., in the manner and to the extent provided in Chapter XLIII of the Acts of 1934, Com- monwealth of Massachusetts. The bank has assets and liabilities of considerably over $3,000,000, with a guarantee fund and un- divided profit account of more than $320,000. With a large group of corporators and an- other large group of trustees the officers of this bank are, in addition to Mr. Moore: E. H. Carver, vice-president; F. A. Towne, vice-president; M. M. Wilder, vice-presi- dent; A. G. Garant, assistant treasurer, and the president is J. P. Cormack.
A true account of Mr. Moore's career must include his service as a citizen. For twelve years he was a member of the school committee, served many years as town audi- tor, and was long a member of the Republi- can town committee. Fraternally, he is a member of Ludlow Lodge, No. 244, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows; Court In- dian Leap, No. 58. Foresters of America, in which order he has held all offices and at one time was District Deputy Grand Chief. He is also a member of Ousamequin Tribe, No. 14, Independent Order of Red Men, of Springfield, and was one of the organizers of the original tribe, Wallahanump, at Lud- low. Socially, he is a member of the City Club of Springfield, and a charter member and treasurer of the Ludlow Country Club. His favorite game is golf.
Frank N. Moore married, July 18, 1895, Mary A. Trombly, of Ludlow.
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JOHN STEPHEN BEGLEY-The nota- ble career John Stephen Begley has enjoyed is a distinctive tribute to his perseverance, his courage and his ability. Through his own efforts he has become one of the fore- most attorneys of the city of Holyoke and in this capacity has not only contributed substantially to his profession but also to the social and civic affairs of this commu- nity.
John Stephen Begley was born in Hol- yoke, April 14, 1893, son of Thomas J. and Ellen C. (McCarthy) Begley. His father, now deceased (July 27, 1935), was born in Ireland, March 18, 1860, and came to this country during his youth. He was a city employee and throughout his residence here was a hard working man, interested only in bettering the condition of his family. He was non-partisan in his political convictions and in religion worshipped at St. Jerome's Roman Catholic Church. He died July 27, 1935. His wife, who was born in Wash- ington, District of Columbia, in 1865, and died in Holyoke on March 6, 1929, was the daughter of Dennis and Ellen (Johnson) McCarthy, both natives of Ireland. Her father, who was a Civil War veteran, died in Washington, District of Columbia, and his wife passed away in Bondsville, which is a part of Palmer, Massachusetts.
Mr. Begley received a general education in the public schools of his native commu- nity, graduating from the Holyoke High School with the class of 1911. Directly after finishing this part of his education he se- cured employment as secretary to Herbert M. Flanders of the Springfield Railway Company and worked in this capacity for two years. Ambitious and realizing the value of a good education, he invested the money he had earned in a year's attendance at Phillips Exeter Academy and was grad- uated from that institution in 1914. He re- sumed his associations with the Springfield
Railway Company and worked with this organization for one year. He then entered the Boston University Law School to equip himself for a professional career. His legal studies were interrupted after two years by the United States' entrance into the World War. On December 1, 1917, he enlisted in the Naval Aviation service and was sent to Pensacola, Florida, where he took his flight training. Later he was transferred to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to attend ground school. He completed the course June 15, 1918, and was commissioned an ensign and shortly thereafter was as- signed instructor in aerial gunnery. He acted in this capacity until he was placed on the inactive duty list on December 10, 1918, and remained on the reserve list until he was honorably discharged from the service.
In January, 1919, he returned to his home and resumed his legal studies at Boston University, graduating with a degree of Bachelor of Laws the following June. He was admitted to the Massachusetts State bar in September, 1919, and entered the law office of Nathan P. Avery, where he re- mained until 1921, when he established his own practice at No. 225 High Street, Hol- yoke. Since then he has engaged in a gen- eral practice alone and through his achieve- ments and accomplishments has won the recognition of some of the leading figures of the bar in this vicinity. In his professional affiliations he is a member of the Hampden County Bar Association, the Massachusetts State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
His interest in the civic affairs of this vicinity dates back prior to his enlistment in the United States Navy when he was elected to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention in April, 1917. He secured a leave of absence from this body when he entered the service. Since returning to this city he has continued to take an active part
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in its affairs. From January, 1922, to Jan- uary, 1928, he served as a member of the Holyoke School Committee and has been affiliated with other civic bodies of impor- tance. Socially he is listed as one of the organizers, and holds the distinction of be- ing the first commander, of Holyoke Post, No. 25, of the American Legion. He is a member of the Holyoke Country Club and fraternizes with the Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks and the Knights of Columbus. He is a member of the Demo- cratic party and in his religious convictions adheres to the Roman Catholic faith, wor- shipping at the Sacred Heart Church in this city. He is fond of outdoor life and sports and finds particular enjoyment in the game of golf.
On November 8, 1921, in Holyoke, Mr. Begley married Katharine Clare Shea, a na- tive of this city and the daughter of Dennis and Mary (Gerau) Shea, both natives of Ireland. Her father is deceased, and her mother resides here. Mr. and Mrs. Begley are the parents of two sons : I. James, born January 6, 1924. 2. Robert, born July 25, 1925.
VINCENT JOSEPH IRWIN, JR., M. D. -Choosing a career in medicine, Dr. Vin- cent Joseph Irwin, of Springfield, turned to the specialized treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat diseases, doing post-graduate work in this field. He has been successfully engaged in practice for more than a quarter of a century with the exception of his serv- ice in the medical corps of the United States Army. He is a native of Massachusetts, born in Russell, May 12, 1887, and was grad- uated from high school in 1905. At Yale Medical School he prepared for his career and following his graduation in 1909 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, he be- came an interne at the New Haven Hospital
and also served as interne at Saint Raphael's Hospital, New Haven.
After practicing several years, Dr. Irwin went to the University of Vienna in 1914, pursued post-graduate studies, returned to continue his practice, and in 1929 he again attended the University of Vienna. He has always kept abreast of the latest develop- ments in this field. With our entry into the World War Dr. Irwin quit civilian life for war service and was assigned to the 4th Army Corps with which he served overseas from March, 1917, to July, 1919. Honorably discharged in 1919 with the rank of captain, he located in Springfield and has since been engaged in active practice, as an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist. Springfield is known for its able physicians and surgeons and among them is Dr. Irwin whose success is acknowledged by his many patients and is recognized by fellow practitioners. He is a member of the Eastern Hampden Medi- cal Society, the county, State and American Medical associations, the American Acad- emy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and the Academy of Medicine of Springfield. A member of the Free and Accepted Ma- sons he belongs to Melha Temple, Spring- field, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and is a member also of the Springfield Yacht Club.
Dr. Vincent Joseph Irwin married, Sep- tember II, 1932, Mary Walcott, of Spring- field, and they reside at No. 156 Maple Street. Dr. Irwin's office is No. 1634 Main Street.
GERALD J. CALLAHAN -- Legal circles of Hampden County will long remember the name of Callahan as it has been established by Gerald J. Callahan and before him, by his father, Christopher T. Callahan. The latter, with his wife Ellen M. (Teahan) Cal- lahan, both natives of Massachusetts and of
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Irish parentage, were two of the best known residents of Holyoke, where Christopher Callahan, at the age of twenty-one years, was city solicitor. Trained to the law, he was successfully engaged in practice, and served as district attorney for one full term and part of another term which he did not complete due to his appointment to the bench as judge of the Superior Court, there serving until his death, September 16, 1929. For fifteen years he dealt justice to the best of his ability and won the commendation of the bar and the public. He had a natural bent for politics and was a leader in Demo- cratic councils of the State, serving as chair- man of the Democratic State Committee and as delegate to three national conventions. A member of the Holyoke Club, he was a well-known golfer.
Thus Gerald J. Callahan, who was born January 10, 1896, came into the inheritance of a name held in good repute in professional and community service. His preparation for a responsible part in life began with attend- ance at America's two most honored col- leges: Yale, to which he had gone after be- ing graduated from Holyoke High School, awarding him an Arts Bachelor degree in 1916, and Harvard, which in 1920 graduated him a Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted to the bar in the same year as his graduation from law school and early made a name for himself as an attorney skilled in legal inter- pretation, adept at presentation and con- vincing in argument. A member of the firm of Simpson, Clason and Callahan, since 1922, he was assistant attorney general of Massa- chusetts from 1927 to 1930 and fulfilled the expectations of his superiors and his many friends, who knew of his large ability. Since his return to private practice he has built an ever-increasing clientele and is one of the most successful lawyers of the county.
His interest in Springfield includes all in- stitutions and causes that in their purpose
he believes merit his support. Modest in his successes and position his aid is given quietly and in a manner that would not at- tract attention to himself. In addition to his memberships in the Hampden and Massa- chusetts Bar associations, he is a member of the Springfield Country Club. While a student at Harvard Law School, he enlisted April, 1917, for service in the World War, was sent to the Plattsburg Training Camp and was commissioned first lieutenant of in- fantry. During the latter part of his service he was in command of Company E, 67th United States Infantry, Montgomery, Ala- bama. His favorite recreation is golf.
Gerald J. Callahan married, August 14, 1932, Helen (Shatford) Bauld, of Boston, who, by a previous marriage, is the mother of two children, Aileen and Sinclair.
ROBERT WEBSTER MITCHELL
For over three decades Robert Webster Mitchell, assistant to the president of the United Electric Company of Springfield, has been prominently identified with the devel- opment of electric utilities in New England. During this period he has worked in sev- eral parts of this section, acquiring vast experience in the executive branch of the business which has contributed to the out- standing success he enjoys. In addition to his activity in this field he has also become prominent in other phases of business life and in his social and civic interests has be- come a member of many of the leading or- ganizations of his surroundings.
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