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WILLIAM BROWNELL
BROWNELL, WILLIAM, son of Thomas and wife Mary (Shaw) Brownell, was born in Portsmouth, R. I., June 17, 1804. His ancestor Thomas, b. in 1619, came from Derby- shire, England. He was one of the early settlers of Rhode Island, where he was a deputy and held other pub- lic offices. After receiving the bene- fit of the schools of his native place, Mr. Brownell studied mechanical engineering in Boston for a while. Poor health compelled him to discon- tinue this and to give up the occupa- tion of his choice. Later he carried on a successful livery stable business in New Bedford for 25 years. Then WILLIAM BROWNELL he gratified a life-long wish for a home in the country by purchasing the Isaac Vincent farm, situated on the west side of Long Plain road just above Perry Hill road Here he built a commodious house on the site of the renowned Vincent tavern and on this place he passed the remainder of his life. Mr. Brownell was a member of the New Bedford guards; an aid of the commanding officer. He was for 50 years a devout member of Grace church, Episcopal, of New Bedford, and served several years as vestryman and senior warden. He was a man of excellent character, good business ability, interested in public affairs and highly esteemed. He died June 5, 1887. Mr. Brownell m. June 19, 1834, Rebecca, dau. of Judge Joseph and Amy Childs of Ports- mouth, R. I., who was b. Jan. 20, 1813; many years a consistent member of the Episcopal church : d. Dec. 16, 1879. Children: (1) Emily A .; (2) Fanny C., who m. Hon. Lyman D. Stevens of Concord, N. H., they have Ch. dau. Frances Childs, and son William Lyman, a graduate of Dart- mouth, and Harvard Law School; (3) William Frederick, m. Evelyn H. Keith of Boston and have ch. Marguerite H. m. Frank H. Bowles; Evelyn K .; William M .; Walter K .; Mary A. William F. is in business in Boston : residence Brookline ; (4) Joseph T., the only one born in Acushnet. (See elsewhere.)
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JOSEPH T. BROWNELL
JOSEPH T. BROWNELL
BROWNELL, JOSEPH T., son of William (see p. 273), was b. in Acushnet. He was educated in the Academy at Rochester Centre and the Friends' Academy, New Bedford. He chose agriculture for a life work and resides with his sister Emily. A. at "Woodlands," the homestead, where he has skilfully cultivated the farm since the death of his father. Mr. Brownell has served the town for a number of years as Auditor but has declined to accept other town offices. He is a highly es- · teemed member of the South Bristol Farmers' club and one of its board of directors.
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CAPT. FRANCIS A. BUTTS
BUTTS, FRANCIS A., 2nd son of Enoch and Eunice Butts, was b. in New Bedford March 31, 1815. He settled in North Fairhaven, now Acushnet, in 1836 and was for many years interested in and an official of the Methodist church there. He followed the sea as a whaleman and became a master mariner. Married Abbie H., 3d dau. of Jonathan and Dorcas Danforth of the same town. Ch. (1) Francis A., Jr., b. Feb. 11, 1838; (2) Jonathan D., b. March 21, 1843, drowned at sea Nov. 13, 1870; (3) Dorcas M. b. March 24, 1845. All born in Acushnet.
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CYRUS E. CLARK
CLARK, CYRUS E., was the son of Nathan and g. s. of Nathan Clark, both of Rochester, where Cyrus E. was b. Nov. 7, 1796. There he was educated in the public schools and continued to reside till he was m. when he moved to Acushnet village, remaining till his death. He com- menced business here as a grocer and continued in it for ten years. He was appointed postmaster at Acushnet April 1, 1828, and during all the changes of administration he held the office uninterruptedly as long as he was physically able to attend to it. His upright character, good judg- ment and honesty of purpose caused him to be a trusted servant of his · fellow townsmen continuously during his citizenship of Acushnet. He was chosen selectman in 1832 and held the office without intermission till 1864. He was a member of the Lower House of the legislature in 1832, 1837, 1840, and of the Senate in 1843. He was a Justice of the Peace more than a half century. He did a good deal of land surveying, probate business, settling estates, etc. He was commissioned Lieut .- colonel of militia in early life and at the outbreak of the Civil war in 1861 he tried to enlist but was rejected on account of advanced age. He was chairman of the board of selectmen during the four years of that war, discharging the difficult and onerous duties with the hearty approval of his constitu- ents. Mr. Clark m. July 27, 1822, Sophronia, dau. Capt. James Wood of Middleboro. Children : Lucy M .; Cyrus E., Jr .; Avery C .; Frederick W .; Cyrus E., Jr.
DAVID COCHRANE
COCHRANE, DAVID, son of Peter Cochrane and wife Eunice (Sanford) both of Falmouth, was born in Springfield, Mass., May 15, 1815. He attended the Feeding Hill school in his native town and assisted his father, who kept a hotel and had a farm, till he was 17 years old, when he shipped on the whaler L. C. Richmond of Fairhaven, making two voyages in her. In July, 1851, he sailed on his first voyage as master and continued in that capacity, making excellent catches, till 1863. In 1865 he bought of Capt. Wilber Kelley the farm and buildings at Parting Ways and resided there till his death. He conducted a grocery business for many years in the store on the above premises, standing at the head of Fairhaven road. Capt. Cochrane in 1845 m. Lydia A. Wilson of Newport, R. I. They had one child, Emily.
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HANANIAH WING COLLINS
COLLINS, HANANIAH WING, son of Capt. Edward and Esther Delano (Tinkham) Collins, was b. in Mattapoisett June 2, 1838. On his mother's side he was descended from the French Huguenot Philip de La Noy, who came to Plymouth in the Fortune in 1621. He was son probably of Jean and Maria de Launey. He was one of the original purchasers of Dartmouth and his son Jonathan settled here, where he was a Lieutenant of Militia and representative at the General Court. Lieut. Jonathan's g. dau. was the great grandmother of President U. S. Grant. Mr. Collins began to go to sea when eighteen years of age and continued in this occu- pation for a number of years. Later he engaged in surveying and was Assistant Postmaster in Acushnet village at the time his son-in-law Charles H. Kenyon was Postmaster. He m. June 6, 1867, Helen Augusta, dau. of Amos and Melory Chafee, b. in North Fairhaven April 23, 1839. They had Ch. (1) Abbie L., b. April 14, 1868, m. Dec. 9, 1898, Charles H. Kenyon (see elsewhere) ; (2) Edward, b. Aug. 1, 1870, m. April 18, 1901, Ella Macomber; (3) Helen, b. Dec. 19, 1872, m. Sept. 29, 1898, Isaac Reed; (4) Mary, b. July 5, 1874; (5) Elsie, b. June 9, 1881.
ARTHUR C. CORY
Photo. by Jas. E. Reed, New Bedford ARTHUR C. CORY
CORY, ARTHUR C., is descended from Samuel, Samuel, Samuel Jr., Cory, all of Portsmouth, R. I. His g. grandfather Cory was in the Rev- 4 olutionary war and his g. g. grand- father Brownell was a major in the war of 1812. Samuel, Jr., m. Eme- line S., dau. of James and Ann M. (Cook) Brownell, Sept. 20, 1863. He came to Acushnet in 1867 and purchased of Lettice Washburn the house where he now resides. They had Ch. Bertha, b. Sept. 7, 1864, d. March 7, 1885; Arthur C., b. March 14, 1866, and Alfred M. B., b. April 11, 1868. Arthur C. acquired his education in the public schools of Acushnet. At the age of eighteen
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he learned the trade of a carpenter of Brownell & Murkland of New Bedford. He remained with them ten years and then was in the employ of J. W. Bishop Company of Worcester, Mass., as superintendent, building the Bennett mill No. 5, Pierce mill, Union Street Railway power house, the Twist Drill and City mill. He was then superintendent for the B. F. Smith Company of Pawtucket, R. I., building the Whitman No. 1, Butler, Kilburn, Taber and Nonquitt mills. He is now at work on the Manomet No. 2. Mr. Cory built also the Oxford schoolhouse and the Mattapoisett town house, besides doing other work here and there, showing that he has led a very busy life. He m. Nov. 19, 1895, Sarah P., dau. of Alex and Etta Simmons of New Bedford. They have Ch. Clarence Mel- vin, b. Nov. 19, 1897, and Edna Bertha, b. Aug. 4, 1898. In 1896 Mr. Cory bought a house on the Fairhaven road near his father's residence, which he remodelled and where he now resides. He has been a man of industry and thrift and by perseverance, skill and integrity has been very suc- cessful in his chosen occupation.
REV. PHILIP CRANDON
CRANDON, REV. PHILIP, was of English-Scotch descent. John1 Cran- don was b. in Topsham, England, and his wife Jean Bess in Jedburg, Scotland. They had son Thomas2, who m. Ruth Howland, a descendant of John of the Mayflower. Their s., Philip3, was b. in Rochester, Mass .. in 1769. He was a master mariner; Selectman of the town 19 years, and two terms a member of the house in the General Court. He m. 1st Esther Dillingham, and m. 2nd Rebecca Hathaway Jan. 26, 1806. They were the parents of the subject of this sketch who was b. in Rochester Jan. 4, 1810, and his mother d. the 6th of the following month. He studied for the ministry and was for many years a member of the New England Southern Conference. Rev. Philip m. Harriet P., dau. of Lemuel Sisson of Little Compton, R. I., Jan. 15. 1839. Children : (1) Eleanor A., b. Oct. 16, 1840, m. Orin York and had George B., who m. Emma T., dau. of, Albert Morse of Acushnet, now living at Fairhaven, Mass .; (2) Elizabeth H., b. Apr. 26. 1845; (3) Harriet A., b. Ang. 20, 1849, m. Orin York; (4) Philip II .. b. Oct. 27, 1858, m. Emma F., dau. of Jonathan and Lurana Winslow, Feb. 22, 1883, and had children : (1) Philip H., b. Nov. 27, 1883; (2) Frank P. and (3) Charles H., twins, b. Nov. 9, 1886; (4) Albert S., b. March 1, 1893.
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JAMES CUSHMAN
CUSHMAN, JAMES, Elkanah, Elder Thomas, Rev. Robert b. in Ply- mouth; settled in Acushnet. Among his children b. in Dartmouth were James, Thomas, Seth, Patience who m. A. Cornish, and Elisha. James5. son of above James4, had Jonathan b. in Acushnet Oct. 26, 1754; m. Mary dau. Isaac and Mary Spooner. He had the best education the town school then afforded ; shipped on a whaleman as cabin boy and was master of a brig at the age of 20. He was an officer of a sloop of war in the Revo- lutionary war; was captured and imprisoned in the Jersey prison ship on the Hudson river. He served nearly the whole period of the war, as did also his brother Henry, who was b. in Acushnet and was an officer of a vessel when captured.
EMERY CUSHMAN
CUSHMAN, EMERY8, was the son of David7, Joseph6, Joshua5, Rob- ert4, Thomas3, Thomas2, Robert1 Cushman and his wife Betsey Thomas of Middleboro, to whom he was m. April 18, 1799. He was b. in Duxbury July 6, 1814. His opportunity for an education was limited and as soon as he was old enough he learned a cabinet maker's trade. In 1840 he engaged in the business of manufacturing wooden boxes in Providence, R. I., continuing there till 1857, when he removed it to this town. Here he built the house situated on the west side of Long Plain road north of EMERY CUSHMAN Parting Ways, where he resided until his decease Apr. 5, 1884. The factory stood in the rear of the dwelling. The business outgrew the accommodations here and to increase the plant to meet the demands of a growing trade with the rapidly increasing cotton manufacturing in New Bedford, Mr. Cushman purchased the Thomas Wood mill property, north- eastward from his residence, and moved his business there in 1874, con-
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tinuing there till he died. His successful business career was the result of upright dealings, good judgment and tireless industry. During many of the later years of his life he was a consistent and generous member and official of the Methodist church, as was also his wife, who was Caroline S. Douglass (see elsewhere) to whom he was m. June 2, 1853, and who d. May 31, 1900. Ch. (1) Julia L. D., b. Sept. 25, 1853, m. Pardon T. Gard- ner, had one son Earl C., b. Oct. 14, 1885, she d. Jan. 6, 1887; (2) Carrie D. (see elsewhere) ; (3) Henry W. (see elsewhere) : (4) Emery E. (see elsewhere).
HENRY W. CUSHMAN
CUSHMAN, HENRY W., son of Emery Cushman, (see elsewhere), was born in Acushnet Feb. 20, 1859. He was from good Plymouth stock. His ancestors, Rev. Robert Cushman, and his son, Elder Thomas2 came in the Fortune in 1621, and Thomas3 Cushman mı. Ruth, dau. of John1 Howland, who came in the Mayflow- er. On completing his common school education Mr. Cushman at once be- came an able assistant to his father in his box factory, remaining with him till 1886, when he succeeded him in business, which he conducted alone until his death, May 12, 1904. The business grew to large propor- HENRY W. CUSHMAN tions under Mr. Cushman's judicious management, square dealing, and the prompt meeting of every just obligation. He was deeply interested in the welfare of his home and of the community, where he was held in high regard. Mr. Cushman m. Oct. 29, 1895, Frances K., dau. of Francis C. and Katharine H. (Brady) Eldredge of Acushnet; a granddaughter of Capt. Ellis C. Eldredge of Fairhaven. Children: (1) Henry, b. Sept. 7, 1886; (2) Emery, b. Oct. 24. 1887; (3) Ruth, b. Oct. 27, 1889; (4) Francis, b. Oct. 10, 1895. Henry and Emery were educated at the public schools of this town and New Bedford and the Highland Military Academy at Worcester. They are carrying on the above business for the heirs of their father.
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EMERY EUGENE CUSHMAN
CUSHMAN, EMERY EUGENE9, son of Emery8, David7, Joseph6, Joshua5, Robert4, Thomas3, Thomas2, Robert1 Cushman and wife Caroline S. (Douglass) was b. in Acushnet Oct. 13, 1866. As stated elsewhere, his ancestors, Rev. Robert1 Cushman, and his son, Elder Thomas?, came to Plymouth in the Fortune in 1621, and Thomas3 Cushman m. Ruth, the dau. of John Howland of the May- flower. On his mother's side he is descended from John Douglass, b. in Scotland about 1695 (see Douglass Family). He was educated in the public schools of his native town Photo. by Jas. E. Reed, New Bedford. EMERY EUGENE CUSHMAN and at Bryant and Stratton's Busi- ness College, Providence, R. I. At the close of his school life Mr. Cushman went into the mill with his brother, Henry W., and for seventeen years was foreman there. Later he became interested in the raising of poultry, and is now extensively engaged in the business. He deals exclusively in pure bred stock. Mr. Cushman m. Aug. 12, 1891, Deborah C., dau. of Horatio N. and Mary J Wilbur (see elsewhere). They have one child, Mary Wilbur, b. Feb. 23, 1900. In 1896 they erected the house on the Fairhaven road opposite the estate of Horatio N. Wilbur, where they have since resided. Mr. Cushman is actively interested in the business of the town. He was elected on the School Committee in 1905, and is now chairman of the Board. He is also a member of the Board of Health.
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RICHARD DAVIS, SR.
DAVIS, RICHARD, SR., son of Nicholas (Timothy Nicholas, Timo- thy, John, Dolar) and wife Ruth. Davis was b. in Acushnet July 19, 1814. He was educated in the schools of this town and the Friends' school at Providence R. I.
Dolar Davis, b. 1593. came to America from Wales with his four sons in 1634. They were in Cam- bridge, Mass., and the family after- wards settled in Barnstable, where Dolar was a prominent citizen.
Mr. Davis m. Anna S. Chase. dau. of Nathan (Henry E., Nathan. Nathan, Holder, Benjamin, William, William) Chase of Tiverton, R. I. Photo, by Jas. E. Reed, New Bedford RICHARD DAVIS, SR. William1 and wife Mary came with the Gov. Winthrop party in 1630. Children : (1) Richard, Jr1 .; (2) Ruth A .; (3) Nathan C. His Davis ancestors for many generations were of the Friends' Society, of which . Mr. Davis was a lifelong and consistent member, holding various offices of responsibility, including clerk and overseer. He d. at Long Plain April 26, 1877.
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JOHN R. DAVIS, JR.
DAVIS, JOHN R.7, JR., son of John R.6, Nicholas5, Nicholas4, Timothy3, John2, Dolar1 and wife, Grace (Wing) Davis, was b. in Falmouth Aug. 4, 1815. John, his father, was b. Sept. 9, 1775, and Grace Wing, his mother, Sept. 13, 1783. His g. m. Davis was Sarah Williams, and his g. g. m. Davis was Ruth Tucker. He graduated from the Friends' school in Providence, R. I., and then kept store at Parting Ways for a time. Later he moved to the store after- wards occupied by Isaac Anthony, and in 1850 he bought Pope Tavern, so-called, in the village, where he JOHN R. DAVIS, JR. resided and carried on a general country store until his death. Ha was also a jeweler and watch repairer. It is said that cattle drivers passing through the village with their droves would find shelter for them over night in the barn of Mr. Davis, which was often filled. The tavern was an old landmark and was in the possession of the family for more than a half century. Mr. Davis m. Abby P. Leavitt, b. at Livermore, Maine, Sept. 22, 1817, dau. of Rouse Howland and Annie (Morse) Leavitt. Ch: (1) Louise C., b. June 22, 1849, m. Edwin DeForest Douglass (see elsewhere) ; (2) James, (see elsewhere) ; (3) Abbie L., b. Jan. 23, 1853; (4) Ella C., b. Feb. 10, 1857. Abbie L. m. June 16, 1881, Abram L. Dillingham of Acushnet. Ch: Forest Clark, b. June 12, 1882, d. in infancy ; Grace Pearl, b. July 27, 1883; John Lemuel, b. May 14, 1885, d. in infancy ; Marian Alberta, b. Jan. 30, 1890; Ruth Lincoln, b. Nov. 11, 1892. Mr. Dillingham has been in the grocery and milk business, and since Oct. 1, 1903, has been letter carrier on one of the Rural Free Deliv- ery routes in Acushnet. Mr. Davis was a birthright member of the Friends, both his father and mother were ministers, and he an elder in that society. He d. Oct. 19, 1888. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Methodist church in the village. She lived to the advanced age of eighty- seven, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She d. July 10, 1904.
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WALTER A. DAVIS
DAVIS, WALTER A., b. in Acushnet May 27, 1822, was the son of Walter and Rose (Hinds) Davis and g. son of Nathan and Rose (Allen) Davis. Rose Hinds Davis lived more than a century. She was b. August, 1791, and d. October, 1891. As a boy Mr. Davis was of studious habits and acquired the best education the public schools could provide. At an early age he engaged in school teaching in his native town, where he manifested his interest in education in various ways. He taught many terms and was a useful member of the school committee in this town many years. He also tilled the farm he owned on Quaker Lane. Mr. Davis early associated himself with the Baptist church at Long Plain, where he was a loyal, consistent member. He was held in high esteem by his neighbors and fellow townsmen for his upright Christian life. He m. March 12. 1849, Mary C., dau. of Zacharias and Catharine Ryder of Middleboro. Ch. both b. in Acushnet: (1) Rose A., b. Feb. 20, 1850; (2) Ada F., b. June 27, 1852, m. Thomas J. Robinson, Mr. Davis d. July 10, 1892.
JOSEPH R. DAVIS
DAVIS, JOSEPH R., son of Walter and Ruth (Hines) Davis and g. s. of Nathan and Rose (Allen) Davis, was b. March 16, 1831, at the Davis homestead on Quaker Lane, Long Plain. Mr. Davis was an industrious student and early in life began teaching, which occupation he en- gaged in much of the time for many years with great success. When not teaching he engaged in agricul- tural pursuits. He was an active and useful member of the Bap- tist church at Long Plain from the time of his joining it in 1856 till his death, continuously holding various offices, including that of chorister, for 40 years. Mr. Davis m. Nov. 16, JOSEPH R. DAVIS 1853, Mary, dau. of Martin and Cynthia (Mendell) Sherman of Rochester. Children : Laura S. and Sarah C., both of whom d. in childhood. Mrs. Davis has been a loyal, helpful member of the Baptist church since 1858. She is now living in the house they built in 1894, corner Rochester road in Long Plain.
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RICHARD DAVIS, JR.
DAVIS, RICHARD, JR., son of Richard, Sr. (see elsewhere) was b. in Acushnet Aug. 1, 1847. He pre- pared in the Acushnet public schools for the Friends' school in Provi- dence, R. I., where he graduated in March, 1866. He then taught school. In March, 1867, he and his father bought out the grocery business of Samuel Wilde at Long Plain. The store was situated on the west side of the road and was destroyed by fire in May, 1883. It was not re- built but the store now standing nearly opposite was constructed and the business was continued there. Photo. by Jas. E. Reed, New Bedford RICHARD DAVIS, JR. He and his father carried on this business in partnership till the death of the latter, since which time he has conducted it alone. Mr. Davis was assistant postmaster and postmaster for 16 consecutive years in the old store. He has always been an active member of the Friends' society of Long Plain, succeeding his father as superintendent of the meeting and the Bible school. Mr. Davis m. Nov. 22, 1871, Harriet S. dau. of Capt. William (Nathaniel, Ebenezer, Ebenezer, John, Increase, Thomas) and Sophia D. Clapp of Rochester. Thomas1 was b. in England 1597; came to Dorchester about 1630. Children : (1) Anna E. (2) Harriette M. Both b. at Long Plain.
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JAMES DAVIS
DAVIS, JAMESS, son of John R.7, John R.6, Nicholas5. Nicholas+, Tim- othy3, John2, Dolar1, and Abbie (Leavitt) Davis (see elsewhere), was b. in Acushnet Jan. 11, 1851. He acquired his education in the pub- lic schools of his native town and a private school in New Bedford. He then began his business life as a bill collector. Afterwards he was employed as bookkeeper by J. & W. R. Wing of New Bedford till January, 1874, when he formed a partnership with Edward C. Taber, conducting a grocery busi- Photo. by Jas. E Reed, New Bedford JAMES DAVIS ness at Lunds Corner. In 1875 he sold out to Mr. Taber and engaged in the same business alone at Weld Square, New Bedford, until 1891. Later he was in the same business in Providence, R. I., and Chelsea, Mass. In October, 1893, Mr. Davis moved to Clifford, where he carries on the grocery business and has been Postmaster since Dec. 9, 1894.
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DANIEL TUCKER DEVOLL
DEVOLL, DANIEL TUCKER, son of Pardon and Mary (Hathaway) De- voll and grandson of Capt. Pardon Devoll of Dartmouth was born in New Bedford May 3d, 1857. His father's ancestors were long promi- nent in the whaling industry and his mother's were very early settlers of Fairhaven, her father, Samuel Hath- · away, being a soldier in the war of 1812. Mr. Devoll was graduated from the New Bedford High School in 1875, took a two years' course un- der a private tutor and in 1877 en- tered the office of Stetson and Greene Photo. by Jas. E. Reed, New Bedford DANIEL TUCKER DEVOLL as a law student. He was graduated from Boston University School of Law in 1879, returned to Stetson and Greene's office and was admitted to the bar in June, 1880. He began active practice in the office of his preceptors and in 1882 became an office associate of A. Edwin Clark with whom he remained until 1894, since which time he has practiced his profession independently. He was a member of the City Council of New Bedford for three years. Mr. Devoll married, June 20, 1889, Mary F. dau. of Adoniram and Chloe C. D. (Rob- inson) Gilmore of Long Plain. After his marriage Mr. Devoll moved his residence to that place and has since resided there. He was for six years chairman of the School Committee of Acushnet and is interested in the welfare of the town he has adopted as his home. He is a man of energy, insight and perseverance, and has made a success in his profession.
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LEMUEL DILLINGHAM
DILLINGHAM, LEMUEL, son of Lemuel Dillingham and wife Mary (Austin) Hawes (widow of Capt. Shubael Hawes) was b. on River Road in Acushnet Feb. 25, 1810. At an early age he commenced a whaleman's life, continuing in it until near the outbreak of the Civil War, when he enlisted in the naval service. Here he served faithfully until honorably discharged. Later he made one whaling voyage as 2nd mate and then retired to the farm he had already purchased on the east side of the Mill road, a few rods north of Ball's corner. Here he enjoyed life for many years until his death, May 3, 1896. Mr. Dillingham m. Chloe Jane Cummings of Fairhaven. He and his wife joined the Methodist church in Acushnet Village many years before his death.
EDWARD G. DILLINGHAM
DILLINGHAM, EDWARD G., was b. in West Falmouth Oct. 9, 1814. He m. June 16, 1836, Nancy (dau. of Ephraim and Mary Sanford of Falmouth), who was b. Feb. 12, 1814, and d. March 24, 1879. Their chil- dren all b. in West Falmouth were (1) William S., b. Nov. 1, 1837; (2) Charles H., b. May 22, 1840, m. Eunice Dexter ; (3) Mary S., b. June 15, 1843, m. George Glasse (see else- where) ; (4) Joseph, b. Nov. 1, 1845, m. Phebe Burt; (5) Betsey L., b. May 24, 1848, m. Albert Taylor, they have son Albert; (6) Esther, b. Oct. 18, 1851, m. John W. Peirce; they Photo, by Jas. E. Reed, New Bedford EDWARD G. DILLINGHAM have son Henry D. Mr. Dillingham was a resident of Acushnet for many years, where he owned a farm and also worked at his trade of a carpenter. He was a minister in the Society of Friends and very active in religious work. He was a typical Friend of the olden time in faith and methods of work, garb, speech and manner. He believed all of these to be essen- tials to success in the life, Christian influence and usefulness of a Friend. He d. Dec. 20, 1898.
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