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Harlie E. Thompson was married, October 12, 1904, to Mabel C. Martin, and they were the parents of two children: 1. Herbert M., who is twenty-two years of age. 2. Ruth Mae, aged six.
GILBERT EVERETT ELLIS-Son of a sea cap- tain who was master of several vessels, later retiring from this occupation and engaging in successful farm- ing and fish merchandising, Gilbert Everett Ellis, of Brewster, has partially followed in those footsteps. He, however, enlarged his field of activities, first essaying a commercial life, later adding real estate investments and, in a small way, political interests.
Gilbert Everett Ellis was born in Brewster, Decem- ber 14, 1865, his father being Thaddeus, born in Har- wich, and Caroline (Norway) Ellis, a native of Mala- ga, Spain. He was educated in the Brewster public schools and in manhood led the fight for the high school here. At fourteen years of age he entered the grocery business with Chapman Brothers, two years later going to the wholesale fruit house of Sawtelle and Pratt, of Boston. He was also with C. D. Cobb and Brother, wholesale grocers, and on the road as a salesman for the Wilson-Cass Company, cracker manufacturers. He then established a fish business in East Brewster, which he conducted for thirty-five years. Later he undertook the cultivation of a cran- berry farm in addition to the management of a real estate business, in both of which he has been suc- cessful. He is a Republican and for twenty years served as auditor. He is a member of the Grange and of the Improved Order of Red Men of Brew- ster, and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Orleans.
Gilbert E. Ellis married, in Brewster, December 25, 1887, Lydia Foster Cahoon, of Brewster, daughter of Ezekiel, Jr., and Catherine (Foster) Cahoon, both of Brewster. The issue of this marriage is Gilbert Everett, Jr. (see a following biography).
GILBERT EVERETT ELLIS, Jr. - Accounted prominent among the more progressive men of East Brewster is Gilbert Everett Ellis, Jr., salesman and distributor of electrical products throughout Barn- stable County, who is interested especially in the
installation of plants for house lighting, and who is known widely as a business man of talent and high character, and as a citizen of great public spirit.
Gilbert Everett Ellis, Jr., was born in Brewster, October 17, 1888, the son of Gilbert Everett and Lydia F. (Cahoon) Ellis, and grandson of Thaddeus and Caroline (Norway) Ellis (see a preceding biogra- phy). Mr. Ellis received his early academic training in the public schools of Brewster, graduated from Brewster High School in 1906, at the age of sixteen years, and matriculated in Tufts College, School of Engineering, the same year, graduating with his degree in engineering in 1910. During the next eight years he applied himself to that field for which he was prepared, as an electrical engineer; in his work he attained a comprehensive experience, and favor- able recognition in engineering circles of county and State. In 1918 he became salesman of electrical apparatus, and particularly, as noted, of lighting units. In the interests of East Brewster and Brewster he has concerned himself constantly. In 1916-17 he served on the school committee, and, like his father before him, did much to the advantage of education locally. Mr. Ellis enlisted in the Massachusetts State Guard, Seventeenth Regiment, Company G, and served honorably in the cause of his country during the World War. He is affiliated, fraternally, with the Free and Accepted Masons, as member of the Universal Lodge, of Harwich; and Brewster Grange, Lodge No. 272. Toward charity he is ever generous, giving without thought of creed or race, or other narrowing consideration.
At Reading, Massachusetts, June 12, 1912, Mr. Ellis was united in marriage with Faythe Marshall Akers, daughter of George and Agnes (Stone) Akers, the latter now Mrs. R. J. Brooks, and they are the par- ents of four children: 1. Catherine MacInnis, born June 1, 1913. 2. Robert Everett, born May 12, 1918. 3. Theodore Brooks, born August 1, 1924. 4. Richard Akers, born May 5, 1928.
ALBERT F. MORSE-When the Canton manu- facturer, Albert F. Morse, died in 1919, there was re- moved from the stage of mortal affairs a man who contributed much to the cultural and civic advance- ment of his community. He was not only a good business man, but one who was kind and considerate of his employees, who proved on all occasions a good neighbor, and whose mantle of charity covered all things and individuals he touched. His passing, there- fore, was the occasion for much mourning and for the statement to be made that his like would not soon be seen again.
Albert F. Morse was born in July, 1871, at Bevier, Missouri, son of Abner Morse, maker of polish and blacking, and Keziah Morse, both representatives of old-established families of the section. The family moved east to Canton, Massachusetts, the home of the Morse family, all the descendants of the Rev. Joseph Morse, of Medfield, Massachusetts.
Albert F. Morse attended the Canton public schools, entered the Bryant & Stratton Business School at Boston, until called to be the secretary to his uncle, Hon. Elijah Adams Morse, of Canton, Congressman at Washington, District of Columbia.
Albert F. Morse married Bessie H. Draper, daugh- ter of Alfred and Sarah (Hartley) Draper. He was a member of the Republican party; and in fraternal order work was a member of the Blue Hill Lodge,
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Free and Accepted Masons, and the Knights of Pythias.
During the World War he served as a member of the local board for Division No. 35, State of Mas- sachusetts, and performed arduous duties in connec- tion with winning the conflict. He died in Canton, May 16, 1918.
FRED L. HASEY was born in Saco, Maine, Sep- tember 22, 1881. Having attended the local schools of his native town, he became connected with the shoe trade as employee of the George E. Keith Stores Com- pany. In course of promotion he was appointed man- ager of the Keith interests at Brockton and was elected a director of the comany, his present offices.
His fraternal affiliations are with the Blue Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Brockton, and his social organizations are the Brockton Country Club, Brock- ton Commercial Club and the Walk-Over Club. His religious fellowship is with the Congregational church.
Fred L. Hasey married, June 27, 1914, Helen Pen- ny. Their children are: 1. Richard, aged eleven years. 2. John, ten years.
FRED P. RICHMOND-As a descendant of an old Massachusetts family, and a member of the well- known firm of L. Richmond & Company, one of the largest and oldest paint concerns in this part of the State, Fred P. Richmond is one of the prominent citizens of Brockton. Born there, November 16, 1855, he is a son of Lucius and Ann M. (Pool) Richmond. His father, a native of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, was the founder of the present firm of L. Richmond & Company. At the time of the Civil War, Mr. L. Richmond organized the military company of Brock- ton Dragoons in which he served for thirty-nine months, holding, at the date of his discharge, the rank of captain, United States Army. He died in 1905. Ann M. (Pool) Richmond was a native of Easton, Massachusetts, and died in 1923.
Fred P. Richmond received his education in the public schools of Brockton, and when he was twenty- one years of age became associated with his father in the paint and oil business as a member of the firm of L. Richmond & Company. This concern was founded by his father, Lucius Richmond, in 1871. The business prospered almost from the very begin- ning. As the years went on, and this enterprise pro- gressed, it became evident that it needed expanding further, and in the year 1882 the company was aug- mented by the addition to the partnership of a brother, the late Horace Richmond, who died in 1928, In 1907, the business was moved to its present address at No. 61 Main Street, in Brockton. After the death of the elder Mr. Richmond, his sons, Fred P. Rich- mond and Horace Richmond, carried on the work until 1928, when Horace Richmond died. Mr. Rich- mond is justly proud of the remarkable growth of the business which is today the largest and oldest con- cern engaged in the paint, oil and chemical business in this section. He is also the largest contracting painter in Plymouth County. F. P. Richmond was also the instigator and prime mover in the founding of the Peoples Savings Bank of Brockton, and now holds the office of vice-president of that institution. Mr. Richmond has several large real estate holdings and he has always played a prominent part in the civic and community affairs of the township in which he resides and works. In his political preferences,
he is a firm supporter of the Republican party. Mr. Richmond makes a point of keeping in close touch with the business life of his community; is a member of the Commercial Club of Brockton, and also of the Brockton Chamber of Commerce.
Fred P. Richmond married, in 1881, Annie M. How- ard, a daughter of L. Bradford and Matilda (Pack- ard) Howard, of Brockton. Mr. and Mrs. Richmond had one daughter: Helen P., who died in 1921. Mr. and Mrs. Richmond attend the Porter Congregational Church.
FRANCIS HANNIGAN - During nearly the entire period of his active career Francis Hannigan has been identified with the O. A. Miller Company, of Brockton, manufacturers of shoe trees and of machinery for the manufacture of shoe trees. Mr. Hannigan is now manager of the concern, and to his ability and experience is due much of the remarkable increase in the business during the past thirty or forty years. He is well known to the shoe trade and has a host of friends in Brockton and vicinity.
Francis Hannigan was born in Brockton, Massa- chusetts, July 25, 1866, son of Patrick and Mary A. (Goodwin) Hannigan, both of whom were born in Ireland, and both of whom are now deceased, the death of the father occurring in 1896, and of the mother in 1906. The father was connected with the shoe industry during the greater part of his active career, and was a good citizen and neighbor, a man highly esteemed among his associates, and much loved by those who knew him best. The son Francis received a good practical education in the public schools of Brockton, and then, when it became advis- able to seek remunerative employment in the day time, he continued his studies in the evening schools, taking a business course. He found his first employ- ment with a plumbing and steam-fitting concern in Brockton, with whom he remained for a period of two years. At the end of that time he associated himself with the O. A. Miller Company, manufac- turers of shoe trees, and his connection with that concern has been continuous since that time. Begin- ning at the bottom, he has worked his way up through the various departments until he finally was made manager, and under his able and vigorous régime the concern has become one of the best known of its kind in this part of the country. This well-known manu- facturing concern was established by O. A. Miller in 1880, Mr. Miller being the sole owner of the business, which was originally located in what is now known as Factory Village. Later the factory was removed to Prospect Street, and in 1890 a new building was erected at the corner of Cherry and Ford streets, where the plant has been located to the present time (1928). In 1902 the O. A. Miller Company was pur- chased by the United States Shoe Machinery Cor- poration, but the business has been continued under the original name to the present time. Its products are known to the shoe trade in every section of the world, and the name O. A. Miller is a guarantee of superior material and workmanship. With Mr. Han- nigan as manager and Albert P. Baxendale as assist- ant manager, the conduct of this big, well-established concern is in able and efficient hands, and there is every prospect that the success which it has already achieved is but the foundation of a still greater achievement of the future. Both Mr. Hannigan and Mr. Baxendale have worked their way up from the bottom and have thereby made themselves thoroughly
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familiar with every department of the concern of which they are now managers. Politically, Mr. Han- nigan gives his support to neither of the political par- ties but reserves for himself the privilege of casting his vote for those candidates whom he considers best qualified for the efficient discharge of the offices to which they aspire. Fraternally, he is identified with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and he is a member of the M. and M. Club. He is an ardent sportsman and is especially fond of fishing and hunt- ing.
Francis Hannigan married
(first) Hattie E. Holmes, daughter of Frederick and Hattie Holmes; (second) Jennie D. Thayer, daughter of John D. Thayer. Mr. Hannigan has five children: 1. Dorothy F., who is a graduate of Smith College. 2. Kenneth D., a graduate of Dean Academy. 3. Gerald M., a graduate of Dean Academy. 4. Barbara Naomi, a graduate of Thayer Academy. 5. Wayne H., who is a student.
JOHN PATRICK FLAVIN -- Under the name of Flavin & Flavin, John Patrick Flavin has, since 1925, been engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Quincy. His office is located at No. 1433 Hancock Street, where he is building up a very satisfactory business. Mr. Flavin is a graduate of Boston Col- lege, and of Suffolk Law School, but has been engaged in the real estate and insurance business since his graduation from Suffolk Law School.
John Patrick Flavin was born in New York City, March 7, 1902, son of James Francis Flavin, who was born in County Kerry, Ireland, came to this country as a young man, and was engaged as a laborer, served one enlistment term with the Sixty-ninth Regiment, New York National Guard, and of Hannah (Murphy) Flavin, who was born in County Cork, Ireland. Mr. Flavin received his early education in the public schools of Quincy, and after the completion of his high school course became a student in Boston Col- lege, from which he was graduated with the class of 1923, receiving at that time the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Upon the completion of his college course he began professional study in the Suffolk Law School. After completing his college training he entered the employ of John F. Blinn, who was engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Quincy. That connection he continued until 1925, when he decided to engage in the real estate and insurance business for himself. Accordingly, with his brother, James J. Flavin, under the firm name of Flavin & Flavin, he opened an office at No. 1433 Hancock Street, in Quincy, and there they since have been successfully building up an extensive business. He has met with encouraging success, and there is every indication that the future holds for him a stead- ily increasing success in his chosen field of business activity. Mr. Flavin is a supporter of the Republican party, and takes an active part in local public affairs. Since 1925 he has served as a member of the Board of Councilmen of the city of Quincy. He is a mem- ber of the Chamber of Commerce and of the Quincy Real Estate Board, of which last he is one of the directors. Fraternally, he is identified with Quincy Council, No. 96, Knights of Columbus, and with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. For recre- ation, Mr. Flavin balances his interest in baseball with an intellectual avocation, namely, the writing of short stories. He is fond of books and devotes much time to reading. His religious affiliation is with the Roman Catholic Church of St. Joseph.
DR. ARTHUR J. WAGNER-Among those pro- fessional men who have recently engaged in practice in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, is Dr. Arthur J. Wagner, who has been engaged in dental practice in Falmouth since 1925. Dr. Wagner is a graduate of Tufts Dental College, and though he has been established in Falmouth for only a few months more than two years, he has already built up a very satis- factory practice and has established a reputation for skill and for sound business methods.
Dr. Arthur J. Wagner was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, February 28, 1900, son of John M., a printer of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and of Julia (O'Connell) Wagner. His earliest school training was received in the public schools of Charlestown, and later, he continued his studies in the Mechanic Arts School, of Boston, in the Boston College High School, and in Wentworth Institute. He then entered Tufts Dental College, from which he was graduated with the class of 1924, receiving the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine. In February, 1925, he came to Falmouth, and here he has since been successfully engaged in general practice. He has his offices on Main Street, where his home also is located, and as the months pass his patronage keeps increasing. In addition to the care of his large and growing private practice, Dr. Wagner was also instructor in the X-ray department of Tufts Dental College for four years, 1923 to 1927. During the World War he was a mem- ber of the Student Army Training Corps, of Boston College. He is a member of Psi Omega College Fra- ternity and of the Louis Pasteur Club, of Tufts Medi- cal and Dental School, and his religious affiliation is with the Roman Catholic church.
Dr. Arthur J. Wagner was married, in Newton, Massachusetts, December 26, 1925, to Isabelle L. McHugh, daughter of Edward McHugh, and they are the parents of one daughter, Elaine Mary, who was born July 22, 1926.
FRED FOREST FIELD-There are many lines of useful endeavor in which Fred Forest Field has achieved prominence and success, all of them testi- fying to good citizenship as well as business acumen and a broad outlook on life. In spite of his having been one of Brockton's prominent and successful shoe manufacturers, rising to that distinction from his start as an office boy; in spite of his having been the owner of the world's best herd of Holstein-Friesian cattle, working up to that distinction from his start as driver of a milk delivery wagon; in spite of his being the owner of brood mares from which have come world famous trotters and pacers, Mr. Field's most con- spicuous monument of all is the internationally famous Brockton Fair. This is an institution, unique, ideal- istic, combining educational, entertaining and inspir- ing features, which express the best in business, social and ambitious community spirit, largely due to the unselfish and intelligent leadership of Mr. Field, its president since 1921. It required a man of vision, resourcefulness, diplomacy and consecration to an ideal to accomplish what Mr. Field has brought about in the history of the Brockton Fair. The opportunity came and he was not found wanting. Mr. Field was born in Brockton. The city has been the arena of his business and public-service activities and, to him, the Brockton Fair typifies Brockton at its best.
Mr. Field is the youngest son of William Lawrence Field, and was born May 11, 1861, in the house which stands near his present residence. His father's farm originally contained several hundred acres and was a
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part of the grant of land given to Peregrine White, the first child born to the Pilgrims after their arrival at Provincetown Harbor. His father was a keen, business man with numerous activities and connec- tions of importance in the early life of Brockton. The youngest son became driver of one of the elder Field's milk delivery wagons. After six years of making his early morning rounds, he saw a sign "Boy Wanted," in the window of the office of the Burt & Packard Company shoe factory on Warren Avenue, and applied for the position. He showed an aptitude for the shoe business, became a member of the firm and later its president. He is now the owner of the factory at the corner of Warren Avenue and Bel- mont Street in which he found his first employment in Brockton's leading industry. He is president of the Field & Flint Company, manufacturers of high- grade welt shoes; also president of the Burt & Pack- ard Company, which has been continuously in busi- ness more than sixty years.
Although Mr. Field has applied himself persistently and diligently in doing his full share in building up the great shoe industry for which Brockton is famous, he has been interested in the breeding of Holstein-Frie- sian cattle many years. His characteristic energy in this line carried him to high distinction. He served as director of the Holstein-Friesian Association of America for ten years, during which the association increased in membership from two thousand to twelve thousand, with the sum of two hundred thousand dol- lars in the treasury. Several times he refused to take the presidency, owing to other business respon- sibilities. His own Holstein-Friesian herd was built up until it was recognized as the best in the world.
Mr. Field has been the owner of several noted trot- ters and pacers which have been sensational perform- ers on the Grand Circuit, and his chief delight has been in the breeding of such performers. A recent instance which revealed Mr. Field's characteristic in this regard was when "Iosola's Worthy" became the Hambletonian Stake winner in 1927. She was bred by Mr. Field and had been sold by him before attain- ing her remarkable track record, culminating in becoming the Hambletonian winner. Mr. Field showed no regret for having missed the rich financial reward which came to the owner, but rejoiced in the success of effective blood combinations. All foals bred by him carry the dam's names, hence the names: "Iosola's Worthy," "Anna Bradford's Girl," and many others of fame in light harness racing circles.
About thirty years ago, Mr. Field became the father of the Brockton Fair Horse Show, one of the largest outdoor horse shows in the world. For several years he has served as director of the National Association of American Horse Shows, Incorporated. Mr. Field was a director of the Brockton Agricultural Society when he was instrumental in instituting the Horse Show as its most prominent feature of the Brockton Fair. In 1921 he became president of the society, and, with characteristic energy, set about putting the physical plant in order, then making the fairgrounds the most beautiful in America, and adding features of unparalleled excellence. He had traveled in numerous countries, making a personal visit to fairs and expositions, bringing home ideas and originating others. He is recognized as one of the greatest fair geniuses of the present day.
Mr. Field has served his native city as president of its Chamber of Commerce, refusing reelection that he might devote more time to the Brockton Agricul- tural Society, in the upbuilding of which he allows
nothing, not even his personal business connections, to stand in the way. It is purely a labor of love as the society, organized in 1874, has never paid a divi- dend to its stockholders, a salary to its directors or other officials or even simple interest on the stock- holders' money. All the profits have been devoted to charity and the building of a better and more influ- ential fair for the community benefit, until it has become a New England institution of prominence. Mr. Field is a member of the Commercial Club, Brockton Shoe Manufacturers' Association, Brockton Chamber of Commerce, the Merchants and Manufacturers' Club, and Damocles Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He is interested in all civic projects. His Dutchland Farms are visited by people interested in pure-bred Holstein cattle from all over the world. Some of his young stock have been purchased by buyers from as far away as New Zealand.
During the World War Mr. Field's shoe manufac- turing concerns made army shoes for Italy, and later for the United States Government. He was one of the most active in forwarding the work of supplying these needs of the allied armies. He gave his private yacht to the United States Government for war serv- ice.
On February 20, 1884, Mr. Field was united in marriage to Lizzie Kenny Packard, daughter of Fred and Mary Eliza (Ramsdell) Packard, of Brockton. Their children have been Fred Packard, who died at the age of twenty-two months; Fred Forest, Jr., born May 25, 1889, now associated with his father as a member of the Field & Flint Company; and twin daughters, Marjorie and Katharine, born October 1, 1897.
The family have a handsome residence on North Main Street in Brockton and a summer home at Monument Beach, which is one of the show places of the South Shore. All members of the family have had the advantages of world-wide travel, including trips by airplane across the English channel and else- where when air navigation for passengers was in its infancy. They have friends in many countries and, like Fred Forest Field, the subject of this sketch, have learned how to get much enjoyment out of life as well as to do their share of the world's work.
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