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Dr. Oliver G. Tinkham married, in 1911, Hazel Brackett, born in Melrose, Massachu- setts, and they are the parents of a son, Oliver G., Jr.
DR. ARTHUR WITTER GILBERT- An agriculturist of distinction who has made liberal contributions to research and practice along various lines of agricultural development, Arthur Witter Gilbert, of Boston, Massachu- setts, is a figure of national significance. He was born in West Brookfield, Massachusetts, April 20, 1882, son of Lewis Abbott and Louise (Brigham) Gilbert. His father, en- gaged in dairy farming, was for years assessor of his town. The son began his educational career in the local public schools, continuing
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at Massachusetts Agricultural College, which bestowed on him, in 1904, the degree of Bache- lor of Science; at Boston University, which in the same year conferred on him the same de- gree; at Cornell University, where he received the degree of Master of Science in Agriculture in 1905, and that of Doctor of Philosophy in 1909.
Even while completing the advanced courses rounding out his thorough training for his life-work, Mr. Gilbert taught in the University of Maine, first as an instructor, then as as- sistant professor of agriculture, 1905-07, in- clusive. He also supervised the agricultural extension courses of the University during this period. He received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Cornell University in 1909. From 1909 to 1911 he was assistant professor of plant breeding at Cornell University, and pro- fessor from 1911 to 1917. He meantime ex- tended his field of knowledge by graduate work in economics at Harvard University in 1917. From 1917 to 1919 he was agricultural secretary of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, and since 1919 has been commissioner of agri- culture for Massachusetts. This full program has been supplemented by other activities, such as that of teaching agriculture at Chautauqua Summer School, in 1911, and serving in 1912- 13 as director of the Chautauqua School of Practical Agriculture. He is president and di- rector of the State House Credit Union. Dur- ing the World War he was secretary of the Federal Milk Commission, under appointment by Hoover, and worked night and day at that task and in furtherance of various drives, to which he frequently lent his services as a "four- minute" speaker. He is a Fellow of the Ameri- can Association for the Advancement of Sci- ence; a member of the American Society of Agronomy; the American Society of Natural- ists, the International Society of Botanists; the American Genetic Association, on whose coun- cil he serves; the Sigma Xi, as an honorary member, the Phi Kappa Phi, the Alpha Zeta, and the Alpha Sigma Phi. A member of the Chamber of Commerce of Boston, he was on
its directorate, as on that of the Massachusetts State Chamber of Commerce, and the Society for the Promotion and Protection of Savings. He was chairman of the executive committee of the New England Council, New England Agricultural Conference, and of the American Committee, International Institute of Agricul- ture, of Rome. His political views are those of the Republican party; his club the City. He is a Congregationalist in religious faith.
An author of note, Mr. Gilbert has published the following works: "Plant Breeding" (with L. H. Bailey), 1914; "The Potato," 1917. He has contributed to the "Journal of Heredity," and other agricultural and scientific publica- tions and was editor of "Food Supply of New England," in 1923. He is chairman of the Board of Health of Belmont, Massachusetts; where he resides. His fraternal affiliation is with the Free and Accepted Masons.
On June 8, 1910, Arthur Witter Gilbert mar- ried Susan Grace Cooper, in Lansing, Michi- gan, daughter of William Smith and Arabella (Praigg) Cooper. Her father was a prominent merchant of Lansing. Children :
Vincent Cooper, born 1912; Ann Louise, born 1914; and Patricia L., born 1918.
FRANK H. GAGE-Several years more than half a century ago there entered the leather business in Lynn a young man who later came to Boston to engage in that trade. He was Frank H. Gage, now senior partner and general manager of Rousmanier, Williams & Company, one of the oldest and most exten- sive dealers in leather and shoe-findings in this territory. He has seen this concern grow from an annual business of $300,000 to more than $5,000,000, with an accompanying importance in the industry which, largely centered in this section of the country, spreads its antennae throughout the United States. Mr. Gage has
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ever been closely devoted to his business, yet this characteristic has not prevented him from taking an active interest in all civic affairs of importance to the people and from exercising the franchise in an intelligent manner for the benefit of the community. He always has been attached to fraternal organizations of standard character and to associations in which popular sporting events are predominant. He is fond of golf and yachting, is a staunch adherent of the Republican party, and attends the Univer- salist church. His record is unblemished, his citizenship of the highest character.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, Feb- ruary 10, 1860, a son of Moses G. Gage, a native of Munson, Massachusetts, who was engaged in the steel business prior to the Civil War and who was killed in action by Mosby's guer- rillas after the surrender of Lee to Grant at Appomattox. It is assumed that the forces in this engagement were unaware of the surren- der, both the Confederate leader and the Mass- achusetts volunteer regiment with which Mr. Gage was serving having been out of touch with regular communications. His widow, mother of Frank H., was Sophia F. (Frost) Gage, of Newburyport, now deceased. Her son acquired his education in the elementary pub- lic schools of Lynn and at Dummer Academy, upon completing which he became associated with the Eben Goldworth Company, of Lynn, leather dealers. He subsequently went to Rose, McAlpin & Company, of New York, as the New England representative of that house, an association which continued until 1889, when he became affiliated with the Rousmanier & Williams Company as junior partner. In 1897 he became senior partner of this house, a po- sition which he occupies at present. This house was founded in 1870, beginning as converters of cotton for shoe findings and for drapery and upholstery fittings. Their first year's busi- ness aggregated about $300,000, that of last year reaching above $5,000,000. They handle a large amount of patent leather and occupy the entire building located at Nos. 87 to 93 Lincoln Street, Boston. Mr. Gage is a mem-
ber and director of the Tedesco Country Club, member of the Oxford Club and of the East- ern Yacht and Algonquin clubs; member of the New England Shoe and Leather Associa- tion, member of the Boot and Shoe Club and of the Boston Chamber of Commerce; also a director of the New England Trust Company and of the Central National Bank of New Eng- land. He is fraternally affiliated with the Order of Free and Accepted Masons, having the thirty-second degree and holding membership in all bodies of the New York Rite, including Olivet Commandery, Knights Templar; also in Aleppo Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
Frank H. Gage married, in 1888, Annie L. Aborn, who was born in Lynn and is still liv- ing.
I. LLOYD GREENE-It is interesting to look back over the careers of successful busi- ness men-those who have achieved prominent places in their respective lines of endeavor- and note the steady and consistent advances they have made upward on the ladder of suc- cess. A man who has devoted his entire busi- ness career to activities in the insurance world, I. Lloyd Greene, of Boston, has been engaged in this field since 1884 and is now vice-president of the Boston Insurance Company to which office he was appointed in 1923. Mr. Greene became associated with his present organiza- tion in 1901, and aided by a pleasing and courteous personality has won a host of friends in his business connections. Mr. Greene was born in Hyde Park, New York, September 11, 1868, son of Charles B. Greene, born in Dutch- ess County, New York, and Julia E. (Finch) Greene, born in Hyde Park, New York, both parents being now deceased.
I. Lloyd Greene was educated in the public schools of Hyde Park, New York, and after
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the completion of his formal education, entered the employ of the Dutchess Insurance Com- pany, starting at the bottom and acquiring a thorough foundation which proved of much benefit in later years. He continued his con- nection with this company until 1901, working his way up until he was recognized as a leader in insurance circles. He then accepted a po- sition with the Boston Insurance Company as special agent for this company in the State of New York and he conducted the duties of this post with great success, so much so that in 1906, he was made assistant manager of the home office, in Boston, holding this office until 1923. At that time, he was elected to his present position of vice-president. Mr. Greene is known throughout the States as one of the foremost men in the insurance world today.
In the social and civic life of Boston, he takes a prominently active part, being a staunch supporter of the Republican party although he has never sought political preferment, while his business and social connections are with the Exchange Club, the University Club, the In- surance Society of Massachusetts, and the Boston Chamber of Commerce. In fraternal circles, he is identified with Triune Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, while his religious adherence is given to the Episcopal church, in which he serves as treasurer of the Church of Our Saviour, Longwood, Brookline.
I. Lloyd Greene married, in 1895, Mary Belle Luce, born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and they are the parents of two daughters: Marjorie Belle Greene, and Isabelle Lloyd Fursman.
HARRY W. GILMAN-Appreciation of the axiom that work, if success is to come of it, must be sandwiched in with some play and some fraternal and social intercourse, is prob- ably one of the reasons why Harry W. Gilman,
insurance man of Boston, has achieved such marked prominence in his field. He loves out- door sports and is said to play a neat game of golf. He is social, fraternal, a substantial churchman and a virile citizen, interested in every matter calculated to improve conditions of life and the relations of the whole people. These attributes have made for him many friends and, since friends are essential to busi- ness prosperity, his walk through commercial life has been steadily progressive.
Harry W. Gilman was born in Boston, Feb- ruary 6, 1873, and was educated in the public schools of the city until his sixteenth year. His father was George W. Gilman, of Mon- mouth, Maine, and his mother, Lucy J. (Bur- gess) Gilman, of Vassalboro, Maine. George W. Gilman was a veteran of the Civil War; serving with the 3rd Maine Infantry. After the close of that conflict he entered the Boston Fire Department and remained a member of that organization until his death. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Both are now deceased.
At the conclusion of his elementary educa- tion, Harry W. Gilman became associated with the insurance agency of George W. Gregerson, of Boston. This continued for but a brief time, when he engaged with the Prescott Insurance Company of Boston, following this with the North British Insurance Company, where, for several years, he was associated with Francis H. Stevens in the management of the office here. The account of the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company was later added to this agency, whereupon the firm name became Stevens, Brush & Company, with Mr. Gilman a partner. Within one year Mr. Stevens died and Mr. Brush retired, when the firm of Kim- ball, Gilman & Company was formed, this association still existing. Mr. Gilman is a Re- publican in politics and is associated with the Congregational church. He is a member of Prospect Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and belongs to the Boston City Club, Rosen- dale Temple, Boston Square and Compass Club, Boston Chamber of Commerce, Boston
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Board of Fire Underwriters, Insurance Society of Massachusetts and the Sharon Golf Club.
Mr. Gilman married, in 1901, Helen Delano, of Dedham. They have one child, Muriel M.
JAMES CLINTON HAMILTON-From a number of years spent in civil and mechan- ical engineering work, a part of which was in connection with equipment for installation at the Panama Canal, James Clinton Hamilton settled down to a career in the practice of patent law, in which he has established him- self at No. 40 Court Street, Boston.
He was born at Chebeague, Maine, in the town and county of Cumberland, February 5, 1892, an only son of Clinton Munroe Hamilton, whose early career was actively associated with the political interests of the county of Cum- berland, having represented his district for three consecutive terms in the Maine Legislature, and who now resides in the city of Portland and is connected with the Union Safe Deposit Vaults there. His mother was Adelaide Deb- orah (Strout) Hamilton, also living. There were two children of the couple, James Clin- ton, and Marion Lockwood, widow of Horace Bradford Hamilton, now living at Chebeague, Maine. On his paternal grandmother's side, James Clinton Hamilton is descended from George Soule, one of the Pilgrims aboard the "Mayflower" in her first trip to these shores, who was later aide to Governor Bradford, second governor of Plymouth Colony. On his paternal grandfather's side, James Clinton Hamilton is descended from Ambrose Hamil- ton, who was one of three sons of Ambrose Hamilton who came from Scotland and settled at Chebeague, Maine, in 1760, being the third permanent settler there.
James Clinton Hamilton was educated in the schools of the State of Maine, and was actively engaged in many engineering enterprises in Bos.i-4
that State prior to his settling in Massachu- setts in 1912. His practical experience in en- gineering has been over a wide field including such as steam engines of marine, stationary and internal combustion type, pneumatic con- veyor systems, steam windlass and stearing gear for battleships, ammunition hoists, coast defense guns and gun carriages, calibration of shop machinery, reinforced concrete, struc- tural steel, bridge work, automatic ma- chinery, coal handling machinery, cargo hoists, traveling crane derricks, dams, surveys, topographical map drawing tools, jigs and fix- tures. For the past fourteen years he has been actively engaged in work connected with the prosecution of patent applications before the Patent Office, having been admitted to practice patent law before the United States Patent Office, and in the Dominion of Canada.
Mr. Hamilton married, in Arlington, Mas- sachusetts, December 24, 1912, Margaret Ma- thilda Dahlbeck, born in Roxbury, Massachu- setts, daughter of Malte and Clara Mathilda (Dahlin) Dahlbeck. The mother is deceased; the father lives with his daughter and son-in- law at No. 3 Park Avenue, North Arlington Heights. The children of the couple number six: 1. Clara Adelaide, born February 10, 1914. 2. James C., Jr., born December 6, 1915. 3. Clinton Turner, born March 17, 1921. 4. Law- rence Malte, born September 22, 1922. 5. Ro- land Munroe, born October 19, 1923. 6. Willis Robert, born September 7, 1928. All are living.
MAJOR-GENERAL CLARENCE RAN- SOM EDWARDS-One of Massachusetts' most eminent and distinguished citizens, Gen- eral Clarence Ransom Edwards, now a resident of Westwood, has completed a long and hon- orable military career in the service of his country, has held several important govern-
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mental positions, and at the present time is a prominent factor in the world of busi- ness in his position as president of the William Edwards Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, in which capacity he has served for the past ten years. The story of General Edwards' rise from the rank of second lieutenant to that of major-general in the Army of the United States is replete with instances of the in- domitable courage, enthusiastic energy and consummate knowledge which caused him to advance steadily until he reached the position in which he was of incalculable value to the country during the recent World War.
General Edwards was born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 1, 1859, son of William and Lucia (Ransom) Edwards. William Edwards was an active figure in the business life of Cleveland, being a successful merchant in that city.
Clarence Ransom Edwards was educated in the Bishop Brooks School of Cleveland, after which he was appointed from Ohio to the United States Military Academy, at West Point, New York, and from this institution, he was graduated with the class of 1883. He re- ceived the honorary degree of Master of Arts from St. John's College, Fordham, New York, in 1893, and the degree of Doctor of Laws from Fordham University, New York, in 1909, from Middlebury College, in 1919, Trinity Col- lege, Connecticut, in 1919, Boston College, in 1923, and the University of Maine, 1923. He received his commission as second lieutenant in the Twenty-third Infantry, June 13, 1883, and on January 6, 1899, was assigned to the staff of General Lawton, as adjutant-general, serving in this capacity until General Lawton's death, December 19, 1899. On July 1, 1902, General Edwards was appointed chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs, at Washington, and for ten years did magnificent work in formu- lating and assisting in the establishment of proper governmental systems in Cuba, Porto Rico, and Santo Domingo. He was transferred to the line, May 12, 1912, and later commanded the Sixth Brigade, Second Division, at Texas
City, Texas, and the First Hawaiian Brigade, at Honolulu and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He commanded the United States troops in the Panama Canal Zone, from 1915 to 1917, and was then appointed to take command of the newly created Department of the North- east, serving from May to September, 1917. In August, 1917, General Edwards organized the Twenty-sixth Division of the United States Army, and in September of the same year, sailed for France, seeing ten months' active service in front line duty. General Edwards, who had been made a brigadier-general on June 30, 1906, was promoted to the high rank of major-general, on August 5, 1917.
He returned to the United States at the close of the war, November, 1918, and was occupied in the command of the Northeastern Depart- ment from December, 1918, to 1920. On Sep- tember 1, 1920, he was assigned to the First Division, and on July 1, 1921, was assigned to command the First Corps Area, with head- quarters at Army Base, Boston, which post he occupied until he retired from active military service, November 1, 1922, taking up his resi- dence at "Doneroving," Westwood. Holding the respect and admiration of his fellow-citi- zens, he is actively interested in all civic and social affairs, being State Commander of the Massachusetts Department of the American Legion, National Commander of the Military Order of Foreign Wars, the Army of the Philippines, Spanish War Veterans. He is prominent in fraternal circles, being a member of the Masonic Order, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and many others. His clubs are the University of Boston, Ded- ham Polo and Country, Metropolitan and Chevy Chase, Alibi, and the Army and Navy, of Washington. He attends both the Episco- pal and Unitarian churches.
Major-General Clarence Ransom Edwards married, June 11, 1889, at Niagara Falls, New York, Bessie Rochester Porter, daughter of A. Augustus and Julia (Granger) Porter. They are the parents of a daughter, Bessie Porter, born September 5, 1897.
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EDWARD YERXA NEILL-Although young in years, Edward Y. Neill, of Boston, is old in experience in his business and today is regarded as one of the leading dealers in foreign wools of the United States, as well as one of the greatest experts in that industry. He is a man of specially engaging manners, par- ticularly attractive to others because of his vir- ile personality, a quality begot from his love of the outdoors and his contagious good humor. These attributes have drawn to him a valuable clientele, as well as a host of firm friends. His fraternal affiliations bring him into contact with men in all branches of business, giving him a broad knowledge of general affairs which he has improved through these associations and added an impetus to his own business affairs. He is a citizen who takes a sincere interest in the operations of government, valuable alike to the commercial, social and civic life of the community.
He was born in Buffalo, New York, April 19, 1888, a son of John H. Neill, a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts, and a retired com- mercial traveler, and Leona (Dawrell) Neill, of Chelsea, Massachusetts, both living. His education was obtained in the public schools of Medford, Massachusetts, where he was grad- uated from high school and then entered the wool business as an employee of Harry Hart- ley & Company, where he became buyer for the firm and remained with them for seven years. He then became associated with Hart- man Brothers, of Boston, in a similar capa- city, remaining there until 1917, when he es- tablished himself independently under the firm title of the E. Y. Neill Company, which still continues to function, he being sole proprietor. Originally located in Summer Street, the firm has recently removed to No. 9 Melcher Street. The house is buyer of foreign wools and rep- resents in the United States and Canada the firm of G. & C. Kreglinger, of Antwerp. Mr. Neill also represents Pickles & Rae, of Brad- ford, England, and is one of the heaviest im- porters of Australian, New Zealand and South American wool operating on the Boston mar-
ket. He also does a heavy business in native wools and represents A. O. Ward & Company, of London and Bradford, England. In fra- ternal circles he is affiliated with Mount Her- mon Lodge, Order of Free and Accepted Ma- sons; Royal Arch Masons; Medford Council, Royal and Select Masters; DeMolay Com- mandery, Knights Templar; Aleppo Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and Medford Lodge, No. 915, Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks. In politics he is a Republican and his clubs include the Boston Wool Trade Association, the Calumet and the Winchester Country, of Winchester. He attends the Congregational church, and is fond of fishing and other outdoor sports.
Edward Y. Neill married, March 18, 1910, C. Louise Moore, a lineal descendant of the Spragues, of Medford, who settled there in early Colonial days, and one of the first and very well-known shipbuilders in the early days. They are the parents of Stanley E. Neill, born September 11, 1911; now a student at Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts.
NELSON H. NEWELL-Upward of twen- ty years as General Agent in Boston for the Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company is the substantial record of Nelson H. Newell, who began as office boy and rose through his own merit. His business is large and ever developing, his associations wide and his friend- ships as numerous as his acquaintances. His knowledge of the business of liability insur- ance, gained through years of practical experi- ence, has been of inestimable value to him and to the corporation which he represents as suc- cessfully.
Nelson H. Newell was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, January 18, 1872. His father was George Henry Newell, of Boston, and his moth- er Hannah T. (Cushing) Newell, also of Bos-
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ton. The elder Mr. Newell was engaged until his death in the drygoods business.
Nelson H. Newell was educated in the pub- lic schools of Boston and was graduated from the Roxbury High School. Upon completion of his school work he went with the Metropoli- tan Casualty Insurance Company as office boy, remaining with the company through steady promotions, until he attained the position he now holds. He is a Republican in politics, a member of Washington Lodge, Free and Ac- cepted Masons; Mt. Vernon Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Boston Council, Royal and Se- lect Masters; Joseph Warren Commandery, Knights Templar; Aleppo Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. His club memberships include the Boston City Club, Highland Club, Insurance Society of Massachusetts, and the Association of Casual- ty and Surety Agents. His church is the Uni- tarian.
Mr. Newell married, in 1901, Gertrude E. Lindstrom, of Boston, and they have one child, Patricia A.
EDWARD R. NASH-President and treas- urer of one of the old and well-known houses in the leather business, Edward R. Nash is an important figure in that particular line of merchandise in the Boston markets. He holds the offices mentioned in the E. R. Nash Leather Company, located at No. 118 South Street, the firm also being the representative of the General Leather Company, of Newark, New Jersey. In addition, the Nash concern has a high reputation as tanners of chrome and pat- ent leather.
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