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Mr. Worthington was united in marriage, November 25, 1861, with Eliza- beth Foster Briggs, a native of Boston, and a daughter of Robert and Caroline (Morton) Briggs. Both her parentswere natives of Massachusetts, and her father was successfully engaged in Boston in the importation of crockery and china. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs were the parents of six children, as follows: Robert, George Henry, Caroline Morton, Charles Edward, Emma Frances, and Elizabeth Foster, the wife of Mr. Worthington. To Mr. and Mrs. Worthing- ton the following children were born: Caroline Morton; Erastus, Jr., who mar- ried Annie Brooks Fales, of Dedham; Robert Briggs, who married Valnette Cheney, of Dedham, by whom he has had five children, Nicholas, John Cheney, Robert, Lucy Elizabeth, and William; Alvin Fisher, who married Olive Bar-
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clay Pope, of Boston, by whom he has had one child, Courtley Pope; Arthur Morton, who married Louise Taft, of Dedham, by whom he has had the follow- ing children, Arthur Morton, Jr., and Alice Louise, and is now a practicing physician at Dedham; John Winthrop.
The success of Mr. Worthington in his chosen profession was due to the possession by him of a combination of virtues and talents greatly in demand in this world. At the basis of his character, as they are at the basis of all char- acters that amount to anything, were the fundamental virtues of sincerity and courage, a sincerity which rendered him incapable of taking advantage of an- other and a courage that kept him cheerful and determined in the face of all ob- stacles. To these he added a practical grasp of affairs and an idealism which kept his outlook fresh and his aims pure and high-minded. Both these quali- ties, it is hardly necessary to point out, are most valuable ones in the profes- sion of law, and his work as an attorney amply showed this happy union of qualities. In all the relations of his life, in all his associations with his fellows, these same qualities stood out in a marked manner and gained for him the ad- miration and affection of all who came in contact with him, even in the most casual way. In his family life his conduct was of the highest type, a devoted husband and father, who found his chief happiness in the intimate intercourse of his own household by his own hearthstone. It seems appropriate to close this sketch with the words of the article in the "Dedham Historical Register" which has already been quoted from and which was written by those who knew him personally and were the best able to appreciate his virtues and ability :
Mr. Worthington's life was pure, laborious, useful and honorable. At the school and university, he was a careful and earnest student, in the practice of his profession he was faithful to his clients, to his brethren and to the court. He was a devoted father and hus- band and was unsparing of his means in the education of his children ; unceasingly vigilant in warning and protecting them from every harm to which they might be exposed. His mind and character were cast in such a mold as to inspire confidence in those who stood nearest to him, his personality strong, positive and independent, and his honesty of opinion as well as action was beyond the reach of temptation. Although far from insensible to the approval or censure of his fellow-men, neither could turn him from that course of action which he deemed to be right. To do his duty as he saw it, not as others saw it, was his constant aspiration and determination.
Israel Kinsman Jewett
T HE late Israel Kinsman Jewett, of Ipswich, Massachusetts, truly belonged to that class of citizens, who, although undemonstra- tive and unassuming in their nature, nevertheless form the character and mold the society of the communities in which they dwell. It is this class of men that develop our great busi- ness interests, and they above all others build our cities and they alone deserve the credit for such impressive results. When the history of Ipswich and her public men shall have been written, its pages will bear no nobler name and record than that of Mr. Jewett, who was distinguished for his many sterling qualities, and was the possessor in no small degree of that mysterious and magnetic charm which, intangible as the spirit of life itself, yet manifests itself with great force in all the human relations, and differentiates its possessor from the commonplace. It is almost impossible to describe or es- timate the value of such a man to a community, and while American annals con- tain records of many men who have been the architects of their own fortunes, there has been no record more creditable by reason of undaunted energy, well formulated plans, and straightforward dealing, than that of Mr. Jewett, whose death occurred in Ipswich, Massachusetts, October 26, 1886, at the age of eighty-seven years and seven months. He was a man of great sagacity, sound judgment, noble impulses and remarkable force and determination of charac- ter. Honorable in every relation of life, he seemed to command the respect and confidence of all who knew him, and it is scarcely necessary to add that as a business man he was held in the highest estimation by his fellow-citizens, and the record of his daily life was filled with evidences of this fact. The methods by which Mr. Jewett attained the position in life which held the esteem of his fellow-men, attested his qualities of both mind and heart; courageous, cheer- ful, clear of judgment, alert of opportunity, untiring in labor, and masterly in the management of his business affairs, he carved out of enduring granite his success as a monument to himself and to his exceptional qualities.
The birth of Israel Kinsman Jewett occurred in Ipswich, Massachusetts, on the same spot where his daughter, Lucy S. Jewett, the only surviving mem- ber of his family, now lives. He was the son of Richard Dummer and Lucy (Kinsman) Jewett, both of whom were well known and prominent families of Ipswich. His mother's family were all progressive farmers, and his father, Richard Dummer Jewett, was born in the State of Massachusetts and died in Ipswich, as did his wife. He was the son of Dummer Jewett, and as the town book of Ipswich says, "He was a noted and renowned lawyer." The Jewett family were prominent at an early date in the life of Rowley, Massachusetts, which is situated about five miles from Ipswich.
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Israel Kinsman Jewett received his education in the public schools of his native town, but his schooling was very limited, as it became necessary for him to earn his livelihood at an early age. His achievement in educating himself is the more remarkable in view of this fact, for to those who knew him he always seemed to have enjoyed the greatest advantages of education. As a matter of fact, he was almost entirely self-educated, his method being to devote every mo- ment he could spare to reading and studying so that he always was able to keep abreast of current thought and knowledge. Another thing which was of great assistance to him in this process of self-cultivation was his habit of keen obser- vation, so that all he came in contact with found a ready reception through the gates of his senses and was stored for future use in an especially retentive memory. Mr. Jewett started in business for himself in a small way, and be- came the sole owner of several general grocery stores, in which capacity he met with great success. The first store was built in 1851, and later he took his son, Israel K. Jewett, into the business, but the son died during the year 1885. The natural brightness and unusual perseverance of Mr. Jewett at once made itself apparent, and it was but a short time before he became a prominent busi- ness man of Ipswich, Massachusetts. His complete justice and honesty en- deared him to those who were beneath him in rank, who looked up to him in something the light of a champion, and his death came as a profound shock to all. It is indeed a pleasure to investigate the career of such a man as Mr. Jew- ett, who started as a poor boy, and who rose to eminence in the business world. He was always a good, active business man, and his indomitable will and en- ergy, combined with his natural ability and his faithfulness to every trust re- posed in him, could not fail to win for him success. His word was as good as his bond, and his first thought was to please his patrons to the fullest degree. Nothing seemed to dishearten him, and he often triumphed through sheer per- sistency. As was so many times said of him, to know him was to love him, and his death was a sad event in the life of the community in which he had all throughout his useful life been a beloved native and resident. Mr. Jewett was interested in farming, and was the owner of a splendid apple orchard located in the northern part of Ipswich, Massachusetts, in which he took great pride. He also was the owner of extensive land.
Israel Kinsman Jewett married (first) at Ipswich, Sallie Averill, also a na- tive of Ipswich. They were the parents of seven children, of whom but two grew to maturity, namely: I. Israel K., who was united in marriage with Rebecca H. Treadwell, and they have four children: Alice W., Cora H., An- nie P. and Israel K. 2. Abbie T., who became the wife of Captain Richard T. Dodge, a sea captain; she is now deceased; their children are: Richard Grafton; Fannie T .; Grace; and Harry K., who married (first) Josephine Hurd, of Ipswich, in 1882, and they were the parents of a son, Yorick Hurd Dodge, born 1885, died in 1888; he married (second) in 1907, in Pasadena, California, Stella Simonds. Israel Kinsman Jewett married (second) Lucy Appleton Treadwell, of Ipswich, Massachusetts, a daughter of Nathaniel and
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Hannah Treadwell, early residents of Ipswich. Mrs. Jewett died in 1881, at the age of seventy-nine years. To this second union was born six children, as follows: 1. Lucy S., who is the only surviving member of the family, and resides in Ipswich, Massachusetts, No. 7 Market street, in the same property where her father, grandfather and grandmother were born. 2. Caroline G., died in infancy. 3. Susan Lord, who died in 1863, aged twenty-nine years. 4. Hannah T., who became the wife of Albert Russell, and passed away in 1903. 5. Richard Dummer, who was united in marriage with Helen F. Jor- dan, of Brighton, Massachusetts; she died in 1882; her father and husband conducted a large woolen business in the city of Boston; Richard Dum- mer Jewett died December 2, 1885. 6. Elizabeth B., died at the age of sev- enty years in June, 1912, passing away at the old Jewett home in Ipswich, Massachusetts. All the children were born in the homestead where Lucy S. Jewett now resides.
Mr. Jewett was a domestic man, a man who loved his home above all else, and in spite of his being on exceedingly social and warm-hearted man, he was ever happier in the companionship of his own family, and thoroughly enjoyed the evenings spent by his own fireside. He was also very fond of the infor- mal intercourse with his neighbors and nearest friends such as is represented by what he called, "running in of an evening," in short all those spontaneous little associations and amenities of which the best friendship is made up.
Such were the qualities of mind and heart of Mr. Jewett and the forces of his character, that in any calling and under adverse conditions he would have occupied a commanding position. The record of his achievements in general business is extended and honorable, and to him must go forth our sin- cerest praise.
John P. Lombard, M.D.
T "HE profession of medicine is one which, if it be conscientiously followed, involves an enormous amount of self-sacrifice, and is a source of the greatest blessing to others. So heavily should these considerations weigh that it would be difficult to im- agine a return that the community might make to its phy- sicians that could balance the debt it owes them for the good received. Hard work, loss of sleep, lonely trips in inclement weather at untimely hours, a constant demand upon one's powers of sympa- thy, these are the physician's offerings translated for the patient into the as- suagement of fears, friendship and aid in need, comfort in sorrow; the price would indeed be weighty that would cancel these. All these are the things that a true and worthy physician brings with him, a true and worthy physician such as the distinguished man whose name heads this tribute, and whose death in Dorchester, Massachusetts, March 21, 1905, at the age of forty-four years, while in life's prime, was deeply regretted by his many professional as- sociates and personal friends. Dr. John P. Lombard had the learning and the experience which fitted him for his professional work, and he possessed above all the quick perceptions and fine sympathies which greatly contributed to his success and to the strong regard and affection in which he was held by all his patients. He seemed to have almost an intuitive recognition of disease, and truly had all the sympathies and instincts of a physician.
John P. Lombard, M.D., was a native of Nova Scotia, having been born in the town of Kentville, in that province, and was a son of James Madison and Mary (Lynch) Lombard, both natives of Nova Scotia, where they died. His early childhood was spent there, in the characteristic pastimes and occu- pations of that age, and he attended the public schools at the place of his birth. He taught school for a short time, all the while considering his future career, and had decided definitely upon following the profession of medicine. Accord- ingly, he entered the medical department of the University of New York, from which he received his degree of M.D. Upon completing his medical studies, he located in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and opened an office at Fields Corner, where he continued to practice his profession until his death.
Dr. Lombard was a man of very broad interests and sympathies, and did not confine his activities within the bounds of his profession, although of course his opportunity to engage in other matters was much curtailed by professional obligations. His quick perceptions and clear mind made him a great value to his associates in the business world. He was truly the type of the best citizen, and his example and influence always tended to make the world better. Dr. Lombard was surgeon of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment, in MASS .- 3-12 177
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which he displayed his wonderful learning and intelligence as a physician. He was ever kind and gentle, and above all the most considerate of men. The sight of so much human suffering in its grimmest form seemed to make him especially careful of not inflicting more, and coupled with this was his loving, gentle and unselfish nature. Dr. Lombard was a devout member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and he was an excellent example of a real Christian gentle- man, and not found wanting in his generosity towards the church.
Dr. Lombard was united in marriage on February 1, 1897, to Katherine A. Blake, a daughter of Christopher and Katherine Blake. Christopher Blake came to Boston, when a boy, and started as an apprentice cabinetinaker. Later he entered into the manufacture of furniture, in a small way, in which he was very successful, and gradually increased his output until he owned a large plant on Dorchester avenue, Dorchester. He retired twenty years before his death, which occurred on January 25, 1905, at the age of seventy-two years. His wife had died many years before. Mr. Blake erected many fine build- ings after his retirement. Dr. John P. and Mrs. Lombard were the parents of two children, as follows: John Blake and Grace, who reside with their mother at No. 40 Everton street, Dorchester, Massachusetts.
The high character and thoughtful kindness of Dr. Lombard won for him a great circle of friends. No one could be brought within the orbit of his in- fluence without being struck by the winning and delightful charm of his man- ner and with his qualities of character. He was kind, considerate and sympa- thetic in all his relations in life, and to such a man must go out our sincerest praise. He brought to his profession the learning and devotion that ever distinguishes a really great physician, and an energy that never tired. He lit- erally gave himself to humanity's cause, and closed his life at an age when men should be in their prime.
Thomas Daines Roberts
S TRONG in his business ability, and beautiful in his character, the late Thomas Haines Roberts passed many of the years of his life, after coming to the United States from Ireland, in Revere, Massachusetts, although for a number of years he was located in Boston. Self-made, inasmuch as he won success through his own individual efforts and energy and not through a lucky turn of Fortune's wheel, he was one of the last men to ascribe any merit to himself. Nature intended Mr. Roberts to be a hotel proprietor, but na- ture did not pave the way farther than to richly endow him with a jovial, broad-minded and generous character. The road he traveled ere he could write proprietor after his name was a long, rough and rugged one, and the earlier part of the journey was made against adverse circumstances. Throughout the length and breadth of our country can be found men who have worked their way unaided to position of power in the community in which they live, and not the fewest of these men have been of Irish descent, who came to this region of comparative freedom and opportunity and brought with them those virtues peculiar to that race. The American race owes many of its fine qualities to the Irish blood which flows within its veins, and Mr. Roberts was a splendid ex- ample of this type in our country. His death, which occurred at his home in Revere, Massachusetts, March 27, 1907, deprived that city of one of its most successful business men, and not only a citizen of energy and public spirit, but one of its most admired members.
Thomas Haines Roberts was born in the southern part of Ireland, and came to the United States soon after his first marriage, by which union there were two children born, both of whom are now deceased. Mr. Roberts could foresee great opportunities in store for him in Boston, and there he settled and became interested in the livery business which was in connection with the Clark Hotel. Those who knew him intimately tell of a man who rose from a moderate position in life to one of unusual authority, and this in itself entitles him to a high tribute. Industry, thrift and perseverance marked his way through his life, and to these qualities he added business ability of a high or- der, and an honesty of purpose that enabled him to avoid those moral pitfalls that abound in every community to trap the unwary. He began his life-work in this country in a career of his own choosing, and during the years of serv- ice that followed gained the capital and experience with which he later founded his own business. He was an energetic worker, and was devoted to his busi- ness, but when his day's work was ended his own fireside claimed him and there his hours were spent. He gave close attention to the details of his hotel, never
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dividing his energy, but holding closely to the one line of activity that he had chosen as his.
After locating in Boston, Mr. Roberts longed to be in business for himself and accordingly, after a short time, went to Revere, Massachusetts, and en- gaged in the hotel business, with a livery business on the side. He was located on the boulevard for several years, and then purchased the hotel now known as the Roberts House on Shirley avenue. Mr. Roberts was always very active in the welfare of Revere, after becoming engaged in business there, and was one of those men who always helped to promote all movements for the improve- ment of the resort. He was a definite force for good in the community, and while not a native of Revere, he was among the most loyal of her adopted sons, and one whom she is proud to number as among her representative business men. Capable management, unfaltering enterprise and a spirit of justice were well balanced factors in his career, and his work was always carefully system- atized. He was a true citizen and greatly interested in all enterprises which had for their foundation the moral improvement of the community. His life has truly shown what honesty when combined with brains and hard work can accomplish, and he has left behind him a priceless heritage, for his life was so honorable in its purposes.
On November 23, 1904, Thomas Haines Roberts married (second) Mary Ann Shannon, who was born in London, England, a daughter of William Henry and Sarah (Watts) Shannon, both natives and highly. respected resi- dents of London. Her father, William Henry Shannon, later in life removed to New Brunswick, where he died, and her mother now lives with Mrs. Roberts in Revere, Massachusetts. Mr. Shannon was a shoemaker by trade, and the father of nine children, of which but three are now living, namely, Mrs. R. S. Atkinson, John Alexander Shannon, and Mrs. Roberts. The entire family were members of the Episcopal church, to which Mr. Roberts also belonged, and was most constant in his attendance and generous in his support.
In his political belief, Mr. Roberts was a staunch Republican, and although identified with that party was very liberal in his sentiments. He belonged to that distinctively representative class of business men who believed that the good of the community was best secured by advancing individual prosperity, and he was ever active in participation in measures and movements which con- cerned the general good. A man of action rather than of words, his devotion to his friends met with a corresponding return of warm personal regard from those who knew him best. As a business man, his character was unclouded and unimpeachable, and he adhered with staunch consistency to sound, conservative and unquestionable methods. His life teaches the old and ever valuable lesson that true success comes only through tireless industry, guided and inspired by singleness of purpose. Mr. Roberts has illustrated what a man of energy, kind- liness and purpose combined with absolute integrity can accomplish.
Henry Wilkinson
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T HE death of Henry Wilkinson removed from the midst of Lex- ington, Massachusetts, a man who was just, generous and kind. He left behind him the memory of a nature rarely gifted with those attributes which made for doing unto others as he would have others do to him. He was a man of high ideals to which he adhered with an unusual degree of faithfulness in the conduct of his life and might well be pointed out as a model of good citizenship. The community-at-large felt the wholesome and inspiring effect of Mr. Wilkinson's example, and it will be long before its members cease to miss the kindly and genial influence which surrounded him. The death of Henry Wilkinson occurred at his home in Lexington, Massachusetts, March 4, 1906, at the age of forty-one years, and was felt as a very real loss in the business world generally throughout that region. Mr. Wilkinson was a young man, but his career had already reached a point where it could be prophesied that a brilliant future lay in store for him. One of the chief factors in his success in life was undoubtedly his remarkable power of making friends, com- bined with the profound trust which all men seemed to feel in him. Mr. Wil- kinson's continued and distinguished life in business was characterized by a zealous and diligent attention to all affairs entrusted to him. To those who knew him best and were intimately associated with him in business and social life, his chief quality appeared to be a benevolent heart, which never displayed itself in ostentatious forms, but in generous ways through channels calculated to produce the greatest good. He was a gentleman in the highest and loftiest meaning of that term, and his life has shown what honesty combined with brains and hard work can and does accomplish.
Among all the many countries whose peoples have come together in this western land and together made up its complex population, none stands high- er, either in the generosity with which she has given of her sons to our coun- try or the quality of the element she has thus added to our body politic, than England. The birth of Henry Wilkinson occurred in Padiham, Lancashire, England, May 1, 1864, the son of James and Mary (Tomlinson) Wilkinson, both of whom were natives of England, where they passed their entire lives, never having come to the United States. Mary (Tomlinson) Wilkinson, the mother of Henry Wilkinson, passed away when he was a little child, and his father remarried, being united with his first wife's sister. James Wilkinson died when his son was sixteen years of age. He was a farmer and butcher by trade, and when he was taken away Henry Wilkinson, his son, was com- pelled to work at home and on the farm, besides taking care of the butcher shop.
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