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Mr. Nye married (first), at Sagamore, Edith K. Per- kins, daughter of Eben and Martha (Packard) Perkins. There were seven children of this marriage: 1. Alma E., who died when eleven years old. 2. Eben W. 3. Ida, now Mrs. Charles Lloyd. 4. Elizabeth, who married Francis L. Bacon, Superintendent of Schools at Newton, Massachusetts. 5. Alfred G., president of the Stone Lumber Company of Boston. 6. Nathan, a biography of whom follows. 7. Roswell. Through these children Mr. Nye has seven grandchildren. He married (second), Mrs. Jennie (Howes) Perkins, widow of George T. Perkins, and daughter of Henry Howes of Dennis, Massachusetts.
NATHAN NYE, of Sagamore, Massachusetts, is treasurer of a lumber and coal company, of which, in company with his father and others, he was a founder. He is also associated with his father in another com- pany engaged in the manufacture of cranberry bar- rels. As he is still a young man, his future may be said to be still before him, and with the start he has already made, there is every promise that he will make a record for himself in commerce and in industry.
Nathan Nye was born at Dorchester, Massachusetts, October 9, 1893, son of Walter E. R. and Edith (Per- kins) Nye, concerning whom an account precedes. Mr. Nye removed with his parents from Dorchester to Sagamore when he was about seven years of age. He received his education in the public schools of Bourne, and then became associated with his father in the New England Cranberry Sales Company, which is engaged among other things in the manufacture of cranberry barrels. In 1920, in association with his father, Walter E. R. Nye, George H. Swift, and his brother, Alfred Nye, he took part in the establishment of the Sagamore Lumber & Coal Company, produc- ing builders' supplies, etc., of which he became treas- urer. He is also manager of the Harwich Lumber Company.
CLYDE RICHMOND PLACE-One of the lead- ers in the engineering profession of the country is Clyde Richmond Place of New York City, who main- tains a summer residence at Chatham, where he enjoys, amid the beauties of the Cape, the rest and recreation necessary to a man of important and responsible business affairs. Mr. Place has been a private consulting engineer for a number of years, with offices in the Grand Central Terminal until May, 1927, when he removed to the newly erected Graybar Building, New York City.
Mr. Place was born in Mount Upton, New York. September 18, 1877, son of Horace Foster Place and May (Richmond) Place. Horace Foster Place was engaged as a merchant in Mount Upton. Clyde Rich- mond Place was educated at Wyoming Seminary in Pennsylvania, attending that institution from 1894 to 1895. after which he entered Fredonia State Normal School of New York, remaining there until 1897. The next year, he spent at the University of the State of New York, and then entered Massachusetts Institute
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of Technology, from which he graduated in 1902. He then entered the employ of the Travelers' Insur- ance Company, having charge of liability insurance inspection in New York City, remaining in that posi- tion until 1904. Hs ability was soon recognized and his success was rapid from the beginning. In 1905, he was appointed by the Grand Central Station Archi- tects to take charge of the design, installation and supervision of the mechanical installations for the Grand Central Terminal improvements, including the power house and all buildings in the terminal area. In this position, Mr. Place accomplished marvelous and advanced results, continuing successfully until 1914, when he opened his independent office as a pri- vate consulting engineer. Mr. Place is prominently identified in numerous professional and social clubs and organizations, being president of the Transporta- tion Club of New York, a member of the Engineers' Club of New York, the Electrical Society of New York, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York Building Congress, Professional Engineers, State of New York, No. 211, New York Association of Consulting Engineers New York Electrical Board of Trade, the Real Estate Board of New York, the Architectural League of New York, the Merchants' Association, New York State Society of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers; vice-president of the Construction Club of New York; member of the First Avenue Association of New York City; mem- ber of the Siwanoy Country Club of Mount Vernon, New York, the Seaview Country Club of Absecon, New Jersey; member of board of governors of East- ward Ho! Golf Club of Chatham; member of board of governors of Gipsy Trail Club, Carmel, New York, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Boy Scout Foundation of America. In his religious affilia- tions, Mr. Place is a member of the Methodist church. Clyde Richmond Place married, September 18, 1905, at Readville, Massachusetts, Mabelle Hamilton Boyd, daughter of Everett and Irene J. Boyd. They have three children: 1. Priscilla Hamilton, born July 1, 1909. 2. Ann Richmond, born July 16, 1915. 3. John Foster, born June 10, 1921. Mr. Place is at present residing at No. 333 East Fifty-Seventh Street, New York City.
C. WILBUR RHOADES-To that important feature of the shoemaking industry, last manufactur- ing, C. Wilbur Rhoades devoted a career that was crowned with success through his practical training, his personal abilities, and his long and familiarized association with all branches of his work. A leading Brockton industrialist of widely recognized standing, Mr. Rhoades was likewise a citizen in full accord with the best civic plan and purpose, and a reliable friend of every patriotic and beneficent movement.
C. Wilbur Rhoades was born March 2, 1873, in New York City, a son of Taney Rhoades, a last manufac- turer, and of Marietta (Frost) Rhoades. His educa- tion was received in the public schools in Cambridge, Massachuestts. During the early part of his business career, he was in the employ of the Paine Furniture Company in Boston, where he remained for some time, when, removing to Brockton, he entered into a partnership with the Woodard & Wright Last Com- pany. Mr. Rhoades afterwards became the sole own- er of this company, so continuing until his death, which occurred October 29, 1917. Upon the death of her husband, Mrs. Rhoades undertook the work of continuing the business of which Mr. Rhoades had
been the head, and, aided by her son, Robert C., she has well proven her efficiency in this industrial field.
Mr. Rhoades clung to Republican principles in the political world, while in his fraternal affiliations he was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons. and of all the Masonic bodies, inclusive of the thirty- second degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. He was a member of the board of directors of the Brockton National Bank, while his clubs were the Commercial and the Thorney Lea Country. His religious faith was that of the Unitarian church.
C. Wilbur Rhoades married, November 27, 1900, Harriet Drake Wright, daughter of Ellery C. and Sarah Elizabeth (Drake) Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades were the parents of the following children: 1. Mary Drake, born December 5, 1901. 2. Robert C., born June 15, 1903, who is now associated in busi- ness with his mother. 3. Mary P., born March 3, 1905. 4. Elizabeth Drake, born November 10, 1908.
WILLIAM G. SHAW-The furniture business throughout the southeastern part of the State posses- ses no name of more highly valued importance to its mercantile interests than that of William G. Shaw, whose well-known headquarters at Quincy has become a landmark in the course of time for the distribution of household furniture of the best type. Mr. Shaw, who has been identified as a leader in furniture mat- ters since he first started in business here, is one of Quincy's progressive citizens, in all matters pertain- ing to the industrial and civic life of this section, and his friends are legion. He is a son of William Shaw, a native of South Boston, a master mechanic through- out his life, and Mary (Mccutcheon) Shaw, a native of Scotland, and who is now deceased.
William G. Shaw was born May 9, 1867, in South Boston, and he attended the public schools at Sterling and Hyde Park. He began his business career as manager in a grocery, where he continued fourteen years, when he came to Quincy. Here, in 1889, he became associated with Charles W. Guy in the furni- ture interests; in 1893 he was received into partner- ship, and since 1898 he has been the proprietor.
The Shaw Furniture Company had its beginning in 1889 when it was established by Charles W. Guy. In 1893, William G. Shaw was received into partner- ship under the firm title Guy and Shaw, a partnership that existed until 1898, when Mr. Shaw bought out Mr. Guy's interest, so continuing until 1919, when Guy W. Shaw, a son, was received as a partner. In 1923, the business was incorporated under its present name, with William G. Shaw as president, and Guy W. Shaw as vice-president and general manager. When the business was begun in 1889, it was located opposite the Quincy Railroad Station in the old Coliseum Building, with some 21,000 square feet of floor space. Here it remained until 1903, when it was removed to the present location, Nos. 2-4 Wash- ington Street, where two floors are now occupied, and with about 22,000 square feet of floor space devoted to furniture sales. This concern is the oldest concern of the kind in Quincy, and is without a peer in its line.
Mr. Shaw is a Republican in his political activities; and since 1920 he has served on the Board of Survey for the city of Quincy, having been chairman of the board since 1923.
Fraternally, Mr. Shaw is affiliated with Rural Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and with St. Stephen's Royal Arch Chapter of Masonry; and he
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is a member of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce; a past president of the Quincy Retail Merchants' Association; and a vice-president of the Massachu- setts Home Furnishers' Association; and his hobby and recreation is farming. He attends Bethany Con- gregational Church, and has served as chairman of its finance committee.
William G. Shaw married, September 18, 1892, Annie E. Guy, who was born in Salem. Their chil- dren are: Gertrude A. and Guy W., a biography of whom follows.
GUY WILLIAM SHAW-A representative citizen in all mercantile and civic interests, Guy W. Shaw, vice-president and general manager of the Shaw Furniture Company, continues in his offices in that firm the enterprise and progressive methods insti- tuted by its founders, and he stands at the forefront of the house furnishing men in this part of the State. He is well-esteemed in all his local associations, and has scores of lifelong friendships in his club and fra- ternity activities.
Guy W. Shaw is a son of William G. Shaw, who was born May 9, 1867, in South Boston, and Annie E. (Guy ) Shaw, who was born in Salem. William G. Shaw, a review of whose career precedes, is the presi- dent of the Shaw Furniture Company, and has spent the larger portion of his business life in insuring its success and prosperity.
Guy W. Shaw was born November 23, 1897, in Quincy, where he attended the public and high schools; and he was afterwards graduated at Bryant & Stratton Business College, in Boston. He then became associated with his father, William G. Shaw; since 1919 he has been a partner in the business; and in 1923, he was made vice-president and general man- ager of the Shaw Furniture Company.
In political matters, Mr. Shaw adheres to the prin- ciples of the Republican party, though he has not sought public office. Fraternally, he is affiilated with Rural Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; with Mount Wollaston Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; and with Taleb Grotto. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club; Chamber of Commerce; First Parish Club; Christ Church Men's Club; and the Massachu- setts Home Furnishers' Association. He attends Bethany Congregational Church.
Guy W. Shaw married, in 1923, Alice Hiltz, who was born at Atlantic City, New Jersey, and their children are: Harriet W., and Elizabeth A.
BENJAMIN O. SEARS is one of the well-known business men in Barnstable County. Since 1920 he has been located in Falmouth, where he is associated with his son-in-law, Herbert S. Hall, in the wet wash and laundry business. Their establishment is located on Jones Road or Morse Road, in Falmouth, and they are taking care of a large and growing patronage.
Benjamin O. Sears was born in Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, son of Freeman T., a farmer of Dennis, and of Elizabeth (Snow) Sears, who was born in Brewster, Massachusetts. He attended the public schools of his birthplace, and then engaged in farming. Later, he became interested in the cran- berry business, and became manager of the Cape Cod Cranberry Bogs Company. That position he filled until 1920, when he came to Falmouth and associated himself with his son-in-law, Herbert S. Hall, in the wet wash and laundry business. The partners have
given to housewives a service which has commended them to an increasingly large number of those who wish to send out the family wash, but who wish to be sure that the wear and tear of laundering will be reduced to a minimum. The establishment gives prompt and reliable service, and an increasingly large number of housewives in this locality are enjoying the luxury of having their family laundering done quickly and thoroughly outside of the home. Mr. Sears is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, being identified with Wankenquoat Lodge, of Wareham, Massachusetts, and his religious affilia- tion is with the Methodist church.
Benjamin O. Sears was married, in West Harwich, Massachusetts, January 1, 1882, to Bessie M. Bearse, who was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, but removed to West Harwich, Massachusetts, with her parents, Wellington, a native of Barnstable, who was a sea-faring man and a captain at the age of nineteen years, and Sally (Chase) Bearse, a native of Dennis, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Sears are the parents of three children: 1. Rachel, born in Dennis, Massa- chusetts, in 1883; married Herbert S. Hall, and they have two children; Wendell A., and Miriam Sears (Hall) Crowley. 2. Susan D., born in Dennis, July 14, 1887. 3. Myron B., born in Dennis, January 20, 1889, a veteran of the World War; is married and has three children: Eleanor (Sears) Jefferson, Bessie Irene Sears, and Florence Arlea Sears.
EDWIN PRESCOTT TRIPP, M. D .- Philoso- phers and teachers have often remarked upon the reactions which young men experience when they are thrust into the world to make a living; youths seldom remain at one task or line, but try a number before they find what they want to do in life. Dr. Edwin Prescott Tripp underwent evolutions of thought which sent him far from his starting point: he spent more than four years in a law office with the idea of becoming a lawyer, after which he took a course of training in a hospital to become a nurse; and finally his hospital contact determined for him that he should become a doctor, which honorable profession he fol- lows successfully today at Falmouth. He enjoys a steady practice, takes an active interest in community affairs, and withal is a thoroughly good citizen.
Dr. Tripp was born at New Bedford, December 5, 1876, the son of Eliphalet A. and Henrietta M. (Marston) Tripp. He received his education at high school, and in turn served in a law office and a hos- pital, as stated before. He was advised by friends to prepare himself with a course in medicine, so he entered Tufts College Medical School, from which he was graduated in 1910 with the degree of Medical Doctor. He thereupon became an interne in Fall River and Boston hospitals, and upon the completion of such work removed to West Roxbury. In January, 1912, seeing a better opportunity, he removed to Fal- mouth, where he began the general practice of his profession. He served as a member of the Board of Health for two years, and his skill was recognized in his appointment as medical examiner of the Prudential, Metropolitan, New England Mutual, Northwestern Mutual and Equitable Life Insurance companies, and the Knights of Columbus. In professional circles he is a member of the American Medical Association and the Massachusetts Medical Society, and in relig- ious affairs is affiliated with the Congregational church.
Dr. Tripp married, January 31, 1912, Cornelia F.
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Walter, and their children are: Edwin P., Jr., and Minot W.
REV. THOMAS F. KENNEDY-A leader in the religious life of Cape Cod, Rev. Thomas F. Ken- nedy has been pastor of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Joseph at Woods Hole for twenty-three years, and in addition, ministers to the spiritual needs of his parishioners in Woods Hole, Falmouth, East Falmouth, West Falmouth, and North Falmouth. Father Kennedy has been a faithful shepherd to his flock in the five parishes mentioned, over which he has jurisdiction, and he has labored earnestly, and unceasingly in furthering the progress of his people, while in the civic affairs of these various communi- ties, he has always devoted himself with his cus- tomary zeal, irrespective of creeds or sectarian dif- ferences, having as his great ideal, the welfare of these towns, and this district, and the brotherhood of man. His unselfish interest, and active participa- tion in every project which tends towards the improvement of town or State have brought him the recognition of all who know him, and he enjoys the respect and admiration of this entire vicinity, regard- less of creed or color, being one of the most popular figures in the religious development of the Cape.
Father Kennedy was born in Barton, Vermont, January 12, 1860, son of James and Bridget Ken- nedy, both natives of County Kerry, Ireland. As a, youth, he attended St. Charles' Parish School at Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and later entered St. Charles' College, at Ellicott City, near Baltimore, Maryland, and after a course of study at that insti- tution, completed his training, and his theological studies at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore. On May 5, 1905, Father Kennedy came to Woods Hole, in addition to which his territory included the four neighboring communities of Falmouth, East Fal- mouth, West Falmouth and North Falmouth, and his splendid work in these districts is a glorious page in the religious history of the Catholic Church on Cape Cod. His consideration for the feelings of others, his courtesy and tact, coupled with his won- derful accomplishments in the service of his church, have brought him the esteem of all his fellow-citi- zens, who are proud to be numbered among his friends. He had a petition drawn up and signed and presented at the town meeting to have Millfield Street paved, connecting it with Fish Commission Building. He was also instrumental in obtaining the present park, and he lias given several hundred dollars worth of books to the public library at Woods Hole. He is a member of the Knights of Colum- bus, of which organization he is chaplain, and since coming to this parish, has organized various societies and associations which are an incentive and inspira- tion to the people, and together with revivifying, and strengthening the spiritual life of his parishioners, he has greatly increased the material resources. Through his efforts, and under his management, St. Joseph's Church at Woods Hole and the house were rebuilt, likewise St. Patrick's Church, Falmouth, and enhanced by their beautiful decorations and appointments, and churches were also established and erected at Fal- mouth Heights, and North Falmouth. His advice on various questions is frequently asked by Protes- tants as well as Catholics, and with his kindly and affable manner and splendid sense of humor, does much to make his fellow-citizens forget creedal dif- ferences, and look for the good to be found in all men.
MOSES C. WATERHOUSE-Active in the prac- tice of law and the settlement of estates, Moses C. Waterhouse is one of the leading men of the town of Bourne, giving constantly of his legal knowledge and experience to the people of the community. Among other things, he does an extensive contracting and building business and, with his son, Richard B. Waterhouse, conducts the Velie Auto Agency.
Mr. Waterhouse is the son of Moses S. and Eme- line S. (Bourne) Waterhouse, his father having been born in Machias, Maine, and his mother in Bourne, Massachusetts, a descendant of the Bourne family. His father has practiced farming in Bourne ever since he came from Machias, Maine, at the age of eight years. Moses C. Waterhouse's paternal grandfather was Enoch Waterhouse, who served in the War of 1812, and his maternal grandfather was John Bourne, a descendant of the Bournes who settled in this dis- trict in 1637. The Waterhouse family originally set- tled in that part of Plymouth colony which is now in the State of New Hampshire.
Moses C. Waterhouse was born on April 29, 1855, in a part of Sandwich which now is known as the town of Bourne. He was educated in the public schools, Bridgewater School, and Boston University Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1897. In addition to his law practice and his other activities in the business world, he is a trustee of the Jonathan Bourne Public Library. When the town of Bourne was incorporated, he was one of the first assessors. For about fifteen years he served on the School Com- mittee of Sandwich. In 1901 and 1902 he represented his district in the Lower House of the State Legisla- ture.
Mr. Waterhouse is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, in which order he belongs to the De Witt Clark Club, is a Past Master in the local lodge, and is affiliated with Wareham Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Grange. He is a trustee of the Methodist church.
Moses C. Waterhouse married, on March 8, 1877, Sarah K. Whittemore, the daughter of Joseph and Betsy (Phillips) Whittemore. Mr. and Mrs. Water- house are the parents of the following children: 1. Richard B. 2. Mrs. Lucy C. (Waterhouse) Hall. 3. Sarah L. He has two grandchildren, sons of Mrs. Lucy C. Hall: Francis T. Hall, Jr., and Robert C. Hall.
JOHN KENRICK (3)-Descended on both paternal and maternal sides of the family from ancestors who figured in the early Colonial history of the United States, John Kenrick (3), of South Orleans, upholds most honorably the distinctions of his house, and in this community is accounted a citi- zen of foremost prominence. Two of his ancestors were Governor Thomas Prence, and Elder William Brewster, and he is of the sixth generation in direct male lineage to reside in South Orleans, where his forefathers lie buried. Close to the present post office, South Orleans, is a marker which reads: "Here settled early in 1700 Edward Kenwrick, 'the pioneer,' one of the first white settlers in this local- ity. His grandson. Capt. John Kenwrick, 'the Navi- gator,' was the first American to circumnavigate the globe." This marker was placed by the Historical Committee, during the Old Home Week celebration of 1921. It is a matter of record that Edward Ken- wrick, aforementioned pioneer noted in the South
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Orleans historic marker, came from the "west of England." The date of his arrival in America is not known, but it is known as a fact that he was in Harwich in 1704, when he married his first wife, Elizabeth Snow. After 1729 he changed his place of residence, erecting a house near South Orleans, on the Harwich road. That much is definitely estab- lished. A man of considerable property, he was wealthy for his time, and had several colored serv- ants. In 1713, he married (second) Deborah Tucker, who was known among the people of Harwich, as a "doctress," a woman of medical talents. From the progenitor, then, let us trace the line to John Ken- rick (3).
(I) Edward Kenwrick, "pioneer," who lived in Harwich, and came to South Orleans, as noted, mar- ried, as noted further, and was the father of five children through two unions.
(II) Jonathan Kenwrick, youngest son of the sec- ond marriage, was born November 14, 1715. He was a doctor of medicine, and successful as such. He married, about 1739, Tabitha Eldridge, daughter of William Eldridge, of Chatham, and they had three children.
(III) Jonathan Kenwrick (2), youngest of these children, was born February 29, 1745, and lived as both mariner and farmer. He owned large tracts of land, much of which is now in the hands of descendants. Lifelong resident of South Orleans, he died at the age of sixty-four years, November 9, 1909, having wed Hannah Cole, daughter of Isaac Cole. Of this union were born eight children.
(IV) John Kenrick, son of Jonathan Kenwrick, second, and Hannah (Cole) Kenwrick,-notice the omission of the "w" in the surname, beginning with this generation-, was born in what is now South Orleans, May 18, 1781. He early went to sea, and became a commander, continuing in the seafaring trades until the outbreak of the war between the United States and England in 1812; then, because of the conflict, he left the sea to engage in business on land, farming, salt-making, and trade, and in this was as thoroughly prosperous as he had been at sea. Prominent, he was a member of the Board of Select- men, town assessor, and overseer of the poor of Orleans for thirteen years (1818-30), and representa- tive to the General Court, 1830-31. John Kenrick was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1818; his son, John (2) also served in this office, and John (3), the subject of this review, is a justice of the peace. It is interesting to note that the com- missions of the three generations serving as justices of the peace have run continuously for one hundred and ten years. John Kenrick, first, was a founder of the Baptist church, and later, having become a Universalist, helped to organize that church in Orleans. A keen debater, of dynamic force, and acknowledged oratorical powers, whether in the pul- pit as lay preacher, in the New England town meet- ing, or in the halls of legislation, he had few equals in his generation among his compeers. On Decem- ber 4, 1804, he married Rebecca Sparrow, daughter of Deacon Richard Sparrow, of Orleans, and their children were: 1. Sophia. 2. John. 3. Rebecca.
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