History of Plymouth, Norfolk and Barnstable counties, Massachusetts, Vol. III, Part 16

Author: Thompson, Elroy Sherman, 1874-
Publication date: 1928
Publisher: New York, Lewis historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 642

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Dr. James Henry Cook was born July 20, 1883, at Newcastle, Maine, and he attended the public and high schools of Brookline, Massachusetts. Taking a two years' course at Syracuse University, he pre- pared for his profession at Tufts College Medical School, where he was graduated in 1910 with the de- gree of Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Cook then spent a year at Long Island Hospital, and six months at Bellevue Hospital, and in 1913, he took up the general practice of medicine and surgery in Braintree. Re- moving to Quincy in 1915, Dr. Cook established his office as a general practitioner at No. 138 Franklin Street; and he is a member of the Quincy Hospital surgical staff. He is also a member of the American Medical Association; Massachusetts State Medical Society; and Norfolk South District Medical Society. In political matters, he is a Republican, and though he never sought public office, he has a loyal interest in all that pertains to community progress.

At the time of the World War, Dr. Cook was com- missioned, December 19, 1917, as a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the United States Army, and was stationed at Camp Greenleaf, Georgia, where he remained until January 10, 1918, when he was as- signed to the General Hospital at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. In July, 1918, Dr. Cook was assigned to the base hospital at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, and in August he was sent to Rockefeller Institute, New York. Returning to Camp Wheeler, September 28, 1918, Dr. Cook received his discharge from the serv- ice on December 20, with rank of first lieutenant.

Fraternally, Dr. Cook is affiliated with Rural Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; St. Stephen's Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Quincy Commandery, Knights Templar; Aleppo Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Taleb Grotto, Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm; and Phi Chi College Fraternity. He is also a member of the Wannock Golf Club; Quincy Chamber of Com- merce; and the local post of the American Legion. He played football and baseball on both Syracuse and Tufts College teams, and his hobbies are golf and swimming. His religious faith is that of the Metho- dist Episcopal church. .

Dr. James Henry Cook married, September 29, 1915, Marion Pinkham, who was born at Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

HENRY C. SMALLEY-Long actively associated with the business of granite quarrying, and the execu- tive head of firms whose product at Quincy, in Rhode Island, and in New Hampshire, has a first-class rep- utation. Henry C. Smalley is rightly accounted one of the foremost men in an industry for which Quincy is known the world over. His specific business abili- ties have placed his own concerns upon a high plane of activity, and Mr. Smalley is a citizen of broad and substantial influence in all local matters. He is a son of Christopher Smalley, a native of Ontario, and a farmer throughout his career, and of Virginia E.

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(Guard) Smalley, who was born in Shrewsbury, Ver- mont; both parents now deceased.

Henry C. Smalley was born February 14, 1862, in Shrewsbury, Rutland County, Vermont, where he at- tended the public schools; and he afterwards at- tended Vermont Academy. His first activity in the business world was his employment with the Vermont Marble Company. After seven years with that com- pany, he became employed by the Torregs Company, at Boston, importers of foreign marble, with whom he remained for nine years. In 1902, Mr. Smalley began to engage in business on his own account in the wholesale marble and granite interests.

The Henry C. Smalley Granite Company, Incor- porated, was established in Quincy in 1908, with Henry C. Smalley as president; Andrew McIntosh, vice-president, and M. F. Serres, treasurer; for the purpose of manufacturing granite for memorials, mon- uments, and mausoleums, as well as for general build- ing purposes. This corporation operates quarries in Westerly, Rhode Island, as the Smalley Pink & Red Westerly Company; while in Milford, New Hamp- shire, they have quarries known as the Smalley Sou- hegan Granite Company producing a light granite; the granite of all the quarries mentioned being shipped to all parts of the United States, though Quincy is probably the largest user, much Westerly granite be- ing cut here. There has been no change in the official roster of the company since it started in 1908; and about sixty-five men are employed in the general quarry and granite operations of the firm.

In his political views a Republican, Mr. Smalley has a vital interest in all civic and community prog- ress. Besides the presidency of his own corpora- tion, he is a member of the board of directors of the Reciprocity Club, second vice-president and director; and member of the Granite Manufacturers' Associa- tion, and Quincy Chamber of Commerce. Fratern- ally, Mr. Smalley is affiliated with Henry Price Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Mount Wollaston Chap- ter, Royal Arch Masons; Quincy Commandery, Knights Templar; Taleb Grotto, Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm; and Quincy Lodge, No. 943, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. His recreations are hunting and fishing; and he at- tends Wollaston Congregational Church.

Henry C. Smalley married, September 15, 1891, Sarah A. Deming, who was born at Putney, Vermont; and they have one daughter, Lucille M. Smalley, mar- ried Alvin S. Wright, and resides at No. 415 New- port Avenue, Wollaston.

MICHAEL T. SULLIVAN-Serving city and community in public office in a manner such as has met the approval of his constituency, and having represented his district in the State Legislature, and on civic committees with results that have added to the general welfare, Michael T. Sullivan, chairman of the Quincy Board of Assessors, is at all times promi- nent in the forward movement of civic and industrial matters. He is a son of Timothy M. Sullivan, a shoemaker, and Margaret (Ford) Sullivan, both natives of County Kerry, Ireland, and both now de- ceased.

Michael T. Sullivan was born January 25, 1866, at Quincy, where he attended the grammar and high schools. He then began to learn the granite industry in all its branches, at first working as a stone-cutter for about ten years. In 1889, he entered upon the gent's furnishing business, and after three years

therein, he returned to the granite industry. After two years, Mr. Sullivan entered the employ of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and for sev- eral years he was superintendent of the Quincy dis- trict. After about thirteen years in that employ, Mr. Sullivan, in 1907, established a real estate and insur- ance business on his own account, and he has con- tinued therein to the present, with offices at No. 1445 Hancock Street.

In political matters, Mr. Sullivan is a staunch Dem- ocrat, and he has served as a member of the Dem- ocratic City Committee since 1921. He represented his District in the State Legislature in 1913 and 1914, and in 1917-1922, inclusive, he was a member of the Quincy Board of Assessors. With his reappoint- ment to serve from 1926 to 1929, he is now chairman of the board. Fraternally, he is affiliated with Quincy Council, Knights of Columbus; and with the Loyal Order of Moose; and his hobby is baseball. He is a communicant of St. John's Roman Catholic Church.

Michael T. Sullivan married, July 26, 1899, Eleanor G. Roche, who was born in Gloucester. Their chil- dren: Paul N., James R., and M. Grace.

ANDREW McINTOSH-Having inherited his business inclination in the various branches of gran- ite quarrying, and through long experience become one of the leading granite quarry men of this genera- tion, Andrew McIntosh, vice-president of the Henry C. Smalley Granite Company, Incorporated, is an active factor in the expanding activities of that firm, and is identified with the present-day interests of Quincy's greatest industry. He is a son of Andrew McIntosh, who was born at Inverness, Scotland, and Elizabeth (Matthews) McIntosh, a native of Aber- deen, Scotland; Andrew McIntosh, Sr., who died in 1914, was the founder of the Andrew McIntosh Gran- ite Manufacturing Company.

Andrew McIntosh was born January 1, 1868, at Aberdeen, Scotland, and attended the public and high schools at South Thomaston, Maine. Removing to Quincy, he joined his father in granite manufactur- ing, and continued with him as a partner for about twenty-five years. In 1908, Mr. McIntosh sold out to his father, and at that time he became associated with Henry C. Smalley, in the partnership that led to the present firm of Henry C. Smalley Granite Company, Incorporated, of which he is vice-presi- dent. In political matters, Mr. McIntosh is a Repub- lican.

Previous to the Spanish-American War, Mr. Mc- Intosh served in Company K, of the Eighth Regi- ment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. Fraternally, he is affiliated with Clan McGregor, Order of Scot- tish Clans; and he is a member of the Quincy Granite Manufacturers' Association, and the American Gran- ite Manufacturers' Association. He is fond of hunt- ing and fishing. He is a communicant of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church.

Andrew McIntosh married, December 24, 1890. Hannah W. Bowhay, who was born in Devonshire, England. Their children: Alidred M., and Andrew, Jr.

ALFRED N. LaBRECQUE-Engaged in the ac- tivities of general agent for many of the foremost life, fire, and casualty insurance companies, with his headquarters at Quincy, Alfred N. LaBrecque is rec- ognized as one of the most enterprising men in his line in this part of the State, his field having received

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an increased impetus since he has assumed its re- sponsibilities. A veteran of the World War, Mr. La- Brecque took part in some of the most important and decisive engagements on the battlefields in France, and he received wounds in the service and honorable mention for the share he took in gallant action. He is a son of Achilles M. LaBrecque, exporter, hotel proprietor, and drygoods merchant, and Augusta (Tessier) LaBrecque, both parents natives of Canada.

Alfred N. LaBrecque was born July 7, 1887, in Quebec, Canada, and he attended the public schools in Boston. From 1906 to 1914, Mr. LaBrecque was employed as a news writer on the staff of the Boston "American"; and after his service in the World War, in 1919, he established himself in the insurance busi- ness in Quincy. With his offices at No. 1601 Han- cock Street, Mr. LaBrecque is general agent for the Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company, Nor- wood Union Indemnity Insurance Company, and Franklin National Fire Insurance Company, and he is the local broker for a number of other concerns. In his political views a Republican, Mr. LaBrecque represented his district in the Massachusetts State Legislature for the term 1925-1928.

In the World War, Mr. LaBrecque enlisted with the Canadian Army, in December, 1914, in the Eighth Battery, First Division, Canadian Expeditionary Forces, and the day after enlistment he sailed for overseas. April 21, 1915, he participated in the second battle of Ypres, and, taking part in fifty-seven major engagements, he was at the front until the signing of the Armistice, after which he was with the Army of Occupation in Germany. Wounded three times, Mr. LaBrecque was twice recommended for bravery. He was discharged in April, 1919, with the rank of acting captain.

Fraternally, Mr. LaBrecque is affiliated with the American Legion; Order of Eagles; Quincy Chamber of Commerce, as a past secretary; Wollaston Im- provement Association; and Norfolk Legislative Club. He is interested in boxing and all kinds of sports.

Alfred N. LaBrecque married (first), in 1906, F. Edna Brown, a native of Quincy, who died in 1918. He married (second), in 1920, Anna Ferguson, a na- tive of Glasgow, Scotland, who was a nurse with the British troops in France; she was shell-shocked in action, was at the front for a year, and her service was from September 1, 1914, to October, 1919. The children of the first marriage: Richard T., Philip A. and Arthur F .; of the second marriage, Frances Grace.

JOHN R. RICHARDS-From earliest childhood John R. Richards has been associated with the gran- ite manufacturing business, and for the past forty- four years he has been developing a business of his own which is now the largest of its kind in New England. He manufactures granite monuments and memorials for cemeteries, and in addition to his main office and cutting sheds at the corner of Liberty and Water streets in Quincy, he has branch plants in Taunton, Malden, and Brookville, Massachusetts; in Providence, Rhode Island; and in Brookline, New Hampshire

John R. Richards was born in Plymouth, England, September 28, 1865, son of James Richards, a native of Cornwall, England, who was engaged in the gran- ite business in the employ of the firm of E. Gratz Brown, of Iron Mountain, Missouri, the concern

which put in the foundations for the first bridge across the Mississippi River, at St. Louis, and who died in 1910, and of Elizabeth J. Richards, who was born in Plymouth, England, and died in 1900. He was brought to this country by his parents while still a small child and received his education in the district schools of the State of Maine. When seven years of age, he began work in the Old Osborne Mills, of Fall River, Massachusetts, and after his school training was completed he began work as a stone- cutter in Concord, New Hampshire, working on the approaches of the famous Brooklyn Bridge, between Brooklyn and New York City. A short time later he came to Quincy, Massachusetts, where until 1882 he worked as a cutter. In that year he formed a partnership with Mr. Craig, and engaged in business under the firm name of Craig and Richards. The partnership was continued until 1897, when it was dissolved, and Mr. Richards established a business of his own as granite manufacturer. He located first on Penn Street, in South Quincy, but seventeen years later, in 1914, the business was removed to its pres- ent location at the corner of Liberty and Water streets, in Quincy, where the main office and cutting sheds are located. Mr. Richards was thoroughly ac- quainted with every detail of the retail granite man- ufacturing business, and rapidly developed a very large business. In 1900 he established a branch plant in Taunton, Massachusetts, and in 1903 another in Malden, Massachusetts. The enterprise continued to grow, and in 1907 a branch plant was opened at Provi- dence, Rhode Island. In 1916, a fourth branch was located at Brookville, Massachusetts, and in 1920 quarries were opened in Brookline, New Hampshire. At the present time (1928) John R. Richards is the largest retail manufacturer of granite monuments and memorials for cemetery work in New England. His work is confined to monuments and mausoleums, and his patronage covers a large proportion of the ter- ritory of New England. He is well known to the trade throughout the country, and holds membership in the Massachusetts Granite Manufacturers' As- sociation, and in the National Granite Manufacturers' Association. Politically, he gives his support to the Republican party, and he is actively interested in local public affairs. For six years he served as a member of the Quincy City Council, in which con- nection he was chairman of the finance committee, and served on practically all committees at some time during his long term as councilman. He is a member of the board of directors of the Quincy Column Turn- ing Company, and was also president of the Quincy Board of Trade. Fraternally, he is identified with Mount Wollaston Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. and he finds his favorite form of recreation in bowling. His religious affiliation is with the Beth- any Congregational Church.

John R. Richards was married (first), in 1891, to Florence A. Lowe, who was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. She died in 1906, and he married (second) Rose Jay, who was born in St. Louis, Missouri. To the first marriage two sons were born: 1. John Harold, deceased. 2. S. Everett, who was in the New York Military Academy for two years, and is a student in Brown University, class of 1929. Mr. Richards has a host of friends in Quincy and in other communities in Massachusetts, and is highly esteemed among his associates not only be- cause of his ability, but because of his integrity and his loyalty as a friend. He makes his home at No. 216 Center Street, in Quincy.

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HERBERT C. THORNDIKE-For about a quar- ter of a century, Mr. Thorndike has been practicing law, first in East Bridgewater, and also for the past twenty years in Brockton, Massachusetts. He has been prominently identified in his profession and in community enterprises and has held various town offices. He has been active in many fields of en- deavor: financial, educational, military and political and in all has exercised those qualities of diligence, sincerity and probity which have marked his charac- ter and have brought to him the reward of success and the high regard in which he is held by all his associates. He is a descendant of John B. Thorn- dike, who was a resident of Ipswich, in 1630. An- other ancestor was Israel Thorndike, a merchant of Salem, Massachusetts, one of the first to engage in the East Indies trade.

Mr. Thorndike was born at Newport, Rhode Island, December 17, 1879, a son of Henry Huth and Eliza- beth Cahoone (Gorton) Thorndike; the former of whom was born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, and had engaged in the banking profession, from which he had retired in his later years; Mrs. Thorndike was born in Belleville, New Jersey. The son attended the public and high schools of his native district and then went to Harvard College where he graduated, in 1902, degree of Bachelor of Arts, and in Harvard Law School, 1904, Bachelor of Laws. He passed his examinations before the bar and began to practice in East Bridgewater, where he established his office on August 5, 1904. February 1, 1907, Mr. Thorndike opened an office in Brockton, Masachusetts, and there engaged in general practice. He is now at- torney for the Plymouth County Trust Company, and member of its board of directors. In East Bridge- water, he had shown an aptitude for public service and had been a member of the School Board, the Board of Health, and for twelve years was town clerk. He had also been a member of the board of trustees of the public library and held minor offices in the Democratic party. In East Bridgewater he is likewise town counsel and member of the board of directors of the East Bridgewater Co-operative Bank. When the United States entered the World War, Mr. Thorndike became a member of the Legal Advisory Board of Massachusetts, District No. 38, and later was a member of the local draft board. He is a member of the Satucket Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Colfax Lodge, Independent Or- der of Odd Fellows; and the Grange, Patrons of Husbandry. He is also president of the Brockton Bar Association, treasurer of the Plymouth County Bar Association and a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association; and the American Bar Association. He has joined the Harvard Club of Boston and the Commercial Club. He is an Episcopalian.

Mr. Thorndike married, in 1908, Bessie Ellsworth Perkins, daughter of Thomas H. and Jennie B. (Dean) Perkins of East Bridgewater. They have the following children: John B., Anita, Constance, Herbert C., Jr., James O., Janet D., and Sally O. Their home is at No. 8 Union Street, East Bridge- water, Massachusetts.

ROYDON BURKE-Well known among the business men of Quincy, is Roydon Burke, who has been associated with his father in the insurance busi- ness since the completion of his college course, and who since 1925 has been manager of the business. Mr. Burke is a Harvard graduate and is known as

an able business 'man and a good citizen. His offices are located at No. 4 in the Adams Building, Quincy.

Walter E. Burke, father of Mr. Burke, was born in Montreal, Canada, but came to Quincy with his parents as a child and received his education in the public schools of this city, in Adams Academy, and in Harvard College, from which he was graduated with the class of 1895, receiving at that time the de- gree of Bachelor of Arts. He then continued study in Harvard Law School, and upon the completion of his course went to New York City, where for a short time he was engaged in the insurance business. About 1902 he came to Boston, and engaged in the real estate and insurance business, continuing there until 1924. In that year he came to Quincy, and in association with his son, Roydon Burke, engaged in the insurance business, handling general insurance. They attained a leading place in their field in this section of the county, and the business is still grow- ing. Mr. Burke died April 15, 1927. He was a mem- ber of Rural Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and of all bodies of the York Rite, also of Aleppo Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. During the World War he served as a lieutenant in the Massachusetts State Guards. He married Zaymea King, who was born in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Roydon Burke, son of Walter E. and Zaymea (King) Burke, was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, December 21, 1901, and received his early education in the public schools of this town. He then pre- pared for college in Milton Academy, and entered Harvard University, from which he was graduated with the class of 1923, receiving the degree of Bach- elor of Arts. Upon the completion of his college course he became associated with his father, Walter E. Burke, in the insurance business, and since 1925 has been manager of the business. Politically, Mr. Burke gives his support to the Republican party, and is interested in the civic as well as the economic de- velopment of the city of Quincy. He is a member of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce and of the Neighborhood Club, also of the Wollaston Glee Club, Quincy Tennis Club, and of Stoney Brae Golf Club. His favorite diversions are poetry and golf, and his religious affiliation is with the Episcopal church.

DR. JOHN H. ASH-For thirty-five years Dr. John H. Ash has been practicing medicine in Quincy, Massachusetts, where he has offices located at No. 43 School Street. He is a graduate of Harvard Medical School, and is active in public affairs in Quincy.

Dr. John H. Ash was born in North Weymouth, Massachusetts, April 17, 1870, son of Richard Ash, who was born in Anascaul, Ireland, and was en- gaged as a shoemaker to the time of his death, and of Mary Dolan, a native of Athlone, Ireland, also de- ceased. He received his early and preparatory educa- tion in the public schools of Weymouth, and after completing the course in Weymouth High School matriculated in the Medical School of Harvard Uni- versity, from which he was graduated with the class of 1892, receiving at that time the degree of Doctor of Medicine. In the same year he located in Quincy, where he has since been successfully engaged in general medical and surgical practice. He is a mem- ber and was one time president of the Norfolk South District Medical Society, the Massachusetts Medical Association, and the American Medical Association, and for several years has served on the staff of the Quincy Hospital. Politically, he gives his support

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to the principles and the candidates of the Democratic party, and he takes an active interest in the affairs of Quincy, serving the general welfare in whatever way will best meet the needs of the time. He has served as a member of the Quincy School Board for three years, as a member of the Board of Health for four years, and as city physician for four years. Fra- ternally, Dr. Ash is identified with the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters; with Ave Maria Council, Knights of Columbus; Quincy Lodge, No. 943, Be- nevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Loyal Order of Moose; Ancient Order of Hibernians, of Man- chester; and with Unity Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of Quincy Chamber of Commerce, and a loyal supporter of any movement planned for the betterment of Quincy. He is fond of traveling, and, with his family, makes that his chief form of recreation. His religious affiliation and that of his family is with the Roman Catholic Church of St. John.

Dr. John H. Ash was married, November 21, 1894, to Alice T. Keohan, who was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and who died February 9, 1921. Dr. and Mrs. Ash became the parents of seven children: 1. Richard M., who served in France for several months during the World War, as a member of the United States Army Medical Corps, and who is now (1928) a physician in Quincy (q. v.). 2. Alice T., who is teaching in the public schools of Quincy. 3. Mary G .. who married Robert E. Foy, Jr., of Quincy. 4. Katherine C., who married Frank Merna of Quincy. 5. Helen M., a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, and assistant supervisor of art in Quincy. 6. Monica. 7. Dorothea.

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History of Plymouth, Norfolk and Barnstable counties, Massachusetts, Vol. III, Part 16

Author: Thompson, Elroy Sherman, 1874- Publication date: 1928 Publisher: New York, Lewis historical Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 642

Author: Thompson, Elroy Sherman, 1874-
Publication date: 1928
Publisher: New York, Lewis historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 642