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In various interests of the city Mr. Gowen is also interested, and fraternally holds membership with the Free and Accepted Masons, also with the Sons of the American Revolution. He is superintendent of the Sun- day school of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Lynn, and is secretary of the Inter-church Union.
Mr. Gowen married Blanche A. Bagley, of St. Johns- bury, Vermont, daughter of Curtis H. and Edwarda Bagley, and they have one child, Donald H.
EDWIN COLLYER LEWIS-With a record of twenty-eight years' service in the employ of the same financial institution, Edwin Collyer Lewis, of Lynn, Massachusetts, holds an enviable position in the financial world of Essex county.
Mr. Lewis was born in Lynn, August 13, 1872, and is a son of Edwin D. and Eliza E. (Collyer) Lewis. Educated in the institutions of Lynn, and reared in the traditions of this city, Mr. Lewis, at the age of twenty- one years, became treasurer of the Lynn Equitable Co- operative Bank, and having served in that eapaeity dur- ing the intervening years, still holds that office. His activities have broadened materially, however, by his subsequent connections with other leading corporations of this city, and he is now a director of the Security Trust Company, and also a director of the Lynn Manu- facturers' and Merchants' Fire Insurance Company.
Fraternally, Mr. Lewis is affiliated with the Free and Accepted Masons, and he is a member of the Oxford Club and of the Homestead Golf Club. He is broadly interested in the general civic advance, but has never taken a leading part in public affairs. He is a member of the First Universalist Church of Lynn.
On November 12, 1902, Mr. Lewis married Ethel M. Tolman, daughter of E. B. Tolman, and they have four daughters: Dorothy Standish, Elsie Hathaway, Bertha Elizabeth, and Helen Warren.
WILLIAM G. HORTON-To the rural interests in the vicinity of Ipswich, Massachusetts, the name of William G. Horton stands, in a business sense, for supplies of a high quality which meet the requirements of the agriculturist and stock grower.
Mr. Horton was born in Ipswich on January 14, 1857, and is a son of Joseph and Lucy (Robinson) Horton. He received a thorough grounding in the essentials of education at the public schools of the town, then, when a very young lad, even before leaving school, worked as a helper around the farm. Continuing thus until sev- enteen years of age, he then branched out for himself in an independent business along the line of hay and grain. Beginning in a small way, he developed the busi- ness and broadened its scope until for years he has been one of the leaders in this field of mercantile en- deavor, taking care of many of the needs of the farmer, including fertilizers and seeds, farming tools of various kinds and the supplies always in demand by poultrymen.
While interested in every phase of public progress, Mr. Horton takes an active part in few matters outside his business, but has for a number of years been a director of the Ipswich Savings Bank. He is a mem- ber of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and attends the South Congregational Church.
Mr. Horton married Caroline Burnham, daughter of Foster and Helen Burnham.
BENJAMIN S. NEWHALL was born at Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1874, and is a son of Benjamin E. and Carrie (Derby) Newhall. His father and mother were both born at Salem, Massachusetts, but resided in Dan-
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vers at the time of the birth of Benjamin S. They had four children, the other three being Alice H., Walter, and Frank W. Mr. Newhall's father was for many years the cashier of the First National Bank of Danvers.
Benjamin S. Newhall received his early education in the public schools of Danvers, and was trained for a business career at the Burdett Business College of Boston. After his studies were completed, he entered the banking business in Boston, where he spent ten years. At the end of this time Mr. Newhall entered the United States Reclamation Service and spent eight years in the State of Wyoming. He later returned to Massa- chusetts, and became a resident of Danvers, where he now lives. He is at present engaged in the real estate and insurance business there, and has been for the past three years on the Board of Town Assessors, of which lie is clerk.
During the World War, Mr. Newhall served as sec- retary of the Public Safety and Fuel Committee. He was a member of the non-commissioned staff of the Eiglith Regiment in the years 1900 to 1906, and he is a member of the Light Infantry Veterans' Association. He is a member of the Masonic order, the Danvers Masonic Club, and the Homestead Golf Club. He attends the First Unitarian Church of Salem. Mr. New- hall has never married.
JOHN MORRILL NICHOLS, who holds a posi- tion of trust in the community, is also prominent fra- ternally, and bore a part in the World War.
Mr. Nichols was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, October 14, 1891, and is a son of Melville Herbert and Susan (York) Nichols, former residents of Burlington, in the adjoining county of Middlesex. His mother was born in Lynn, and died in July, 1920. His father now lives at Danvers, Massachusetts.
Receiving his early education in the public schools of Lynn, Mr. Nichols later attended the Pace & Pace School, of Boston. He was first employed by the Security Trust Company, of Lynn, in the capacity of messenger, rising to receiving teller. He later entered the State National Bank, as paying teller, but remained here for only six months, leaving to accept the office of treasurer of the West Lynn Trust Company, which he still holds (1921).
In 1917 Mr. Nichols enlisted as a private in the Med- ical Department of the United States army. He served at Fort Ethan Allen, in Vermont, also at the Port of Embarkation (Hoboken), and at Camp Sevier, South Carolina.
Mr. Nichols is a member of Richard W. Brown Lodge, No. 106, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; of Damascus Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; and of Caldwell Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. He is also a member of Aleppo Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Boston; and of the Swampscott Masonic Club. He attends St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, of Lynn.
Mr. Nichols married Mabelle Bond, of Lynn, and they have one child, John M., Jr.
GEORGE FALL, an eminently practical man of Ipswich, Massachusetts, is making a success in a prac- tical field of mercantile activity.
Mr. Fall was born in Ipswich on October 30, 1850, and is a son of T. B. and Harriet (Lord) Fall. Edu- cated in the public schools of his native place, Mr. Fall, at the age of fourteen, took his place in the world of industry as a helper on the farm. Five years later lie took up the carpenter's trade, and was very successful in that line of work. He followed this trade for twelve years in the employ of D. A. Hodgkins. of Ipswich. His experience along this line convinced him of the breadth of opportunity in supplying the building trades. Accordingly, he entered the lumber business in 1877. In 1890, in connection with the lumber business, he began to handle coal, and the latter interest developed so rapidly that in 1896 he dropped the earlier business and has since handled only coal and fuel wood. He is still thus actively engaged and has become a leader in this field hereabouts. With his excellent location on Brown Square, which is near the railroads, he is in a position to serve the public to the greatest advantage.
In the civic and financial interests of Ipswich Mr. Fall is widely prominent. He was a member of the Board of Selectmen in 1894-5, and was town representa- tive to the State Legislature in 1892. He is now assessor for the town of Ipswich. For a number of years he has been vice-president and director of the Ipswich Savings Bank.
For forty-five years Mr. Fall has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is also a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and of the Improved Order of Red Men. His religious convic- tions place his membership with the Methodist Epis- copal church.
EVERETT B. JAMES, the present owner of one of the prominent shipyards of Essex county, Massachusetts, has spent his entire career in the ship-building industry.
Mr. James is a son of John F. and Hannah M. (Andrews) James, of Essex. The elder Mr. James was engaged in ship-building throughout his lifetime, and died in 1920.
Born in Essex, March 12, 1864, Everett B. James, as a boy, acquired his education in the public schools of his native town. Always interested in the work done at his father's shipyard, he entered the employ of the firm, Tarr & James, in ISSI. This business was founded in 1838 by John James, and was first known as the James & Mckenzie Company. After the death of Mr. Mckenzie, which occurred in 1874, it became the Tarr & James Company, Washington Tarr purchasing the interest of Mr. McKenzie. There was no change thereafter until 1912, when Everett B. James became a partner. At that time the name became John F. James & Son, the personnel of the firm continuing thus until the death of the father in 1920. Since then the son has been sole owner of the business.
This shipyard is widely noted for the production of sailing craft. Among the many boats they have launched should be mentioned the "Esperanto," the "Rose Dorothea," the "Lottie Haskins," the "Admiral Dewey," etc. At the present time wide interest is cen- tered in the "Mayflower," which has just been built for the Mayflower Association. She is one hundred forty- three feet long, drawing sixteen feet of water, and was launched on Tuesday, April 12, and ready to sail the
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latter part of that month (1921). In the spring of 1922 he launched the "Puritan," a candidate cup challenger for the Fisherman's International Race.
As head of this important business interest, Mr. James is one of the leading men of Essex. He has served in public office on the Board of Selectmen, on the school committee, and as town clerk. He is a member of the Universalist church of Essex; and a member of Starr King Lodge, Knights of Pythias in Essex.
On October 11, 1887, Mr. James married Eleanor L. Andrews, of Essex, and they have three children: Eleanor, Martha L., and John. The son is a student at Wentworth Institute at Boston, and served for a short time in the World War.
EDWARD NELSON TODD has for more than thirty years been actively connected with the insurance business in Boston, Massachusetts, always retaining his residence in the city of Lynn, which is his native place.
Mr. Todd was born in Lynn, June 15, 1866, and is a son of Nelson and Lorency (Barnard) Todd. His father was a native of this county, having been born in Rowley, hut his mother was born in Bridgeton, Maine. Receiving his early education in the public schools of Lynn, Mr. Todd attended Dean Academy, and was graduated from that institution with the class of 1885. Later he became identified with the shoe business in association with the Langworthy Shoe Company. This partnership was dissolved at the time of the great fire in Lynn in 1889, Mr. Todd then becoming associated with O'Brion, Russell & Company, with offices at No. 108 Water street, Boston, Massachusetts, with which firm he is still associated.
Although his business interests are in Boston, Mr. Todd has always been deeply interested in the social and civic advance of his native city. He is a member of the Insurance Federation of Massachusetts, of the Society of Mayflower Descendants and of the Sons of the American Revolution. He also is a member of Mount Carmel Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Lynn Lodge, No. 117 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; the Oxford Club; and the Unitarian church and the Unitarian Laymen's League.
On September 15, 1903, Edward N. Todd married Ethel Safford, daughter of Morton D. and Georgiana (Ray- mond) Safford, and they have one daughter, Doris.
CHARLES L. LOVELL-Prominent in the busi- ness world of Ipswich, Massachusetts, Charles L. Lovell is mecting the needs of the people and finding individual success in his efforts for the public good.
Mr. Lovell was born in East Boston, Massachusetts, October 31, 1878, and is a son of Clarence P. and Mary F. (Fowle) Lovell. As a boy he attended the public schools of Boston, gaining a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of education. He entered the business world in the employ of E. P. Lewis, a large wholesale confectioner, in the capacity of travelling salesman, and continued in this line of effort for a period of five years. At the end of that time he became associated with the Ipswich Mills, where he remained, in different capaci- ties for eleven years. Then, in 1910, Mr. Lovell bought out the coal business of J. S. Glover, in Ipswich, and
since that time has carried on the business with ever- increasing success, under the name of C. L. Lovell.
In civic matters Mr. Lovell takes the interest of the progressive citizen, but never seeks prominence in the public service. He is a member of the Blue Lodge and Chapter, Free and Accepted Masons, at Ispwich; St. George Commandery, Knights Templar, at Beverly; and Aleppo Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, at Boston; he attends the Episcopal church.
On June 18, 1907, Mr. Lovell married Ellen Augusta, daughter of Jacob P. and Ellen A. (Emery) Torrey, of Newburyport, Massachusetts. They have two dangh- ters: Gertrude, born May 9, 1908; and Gretchen, born January 13, 1913.
JOHN H. CARROLL-The Lawrence Plating Company is the successor of a business established by the late Henry C. Carroll, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, in 1879, at Methuen. It was removed to Lawrence in 1890, and in 1914 was merged with the business of Carroll Brothers, which firm had its start in Boston in 1909. Since 1914 the Lawrence Plating Company has been owned and managed by John H. Carroll, son of the founder.
John H. Carroll was born in Laconia, New Hamp- shire, on May 10, 1873, son of Henry C. and Bridget (Henry) Carroll. His father, who died in 1914, was born in County Cork, Ireland, and it was probably after he came to this country that he took up the trade of nickel-plating. His wife, Bridget (Henry) Carroll, was a native of Vermont, but the family is of Irish origin. She is still living, having survived her husband and one of her two sons, and a daughter, Catharine, the wife of Thomas C. Mccullough. Her only living son is John H. Carroll, of Lawrence. He received his schooling in Lawrence, Massachusetts, attending the public schools. For some time after leaving school he worked for his father, and learned the trade of nickel- plating. His brother, who was younger, also learned this trade, and in 1909 the two went to Boston, Massachu- setts, and there opened in business for themselves, as Carroll Brothers, nickel-platers. The partnership, how- ever, was soon ended, Mr. Carroll's brother dying in 1910. From that time until 1914, John C. Carroll car- ried on the Boston business under the original name. However, the death of his father, in 1914, materially altered the plans of the surviving son. He was then compelled to merge the two businesses, his own in Boston and his father's in Lawrence, and for better handling, established himself at Lawrence, forming the Lawrence Plating Company, which he has operated to the present. He has a good business, meeting the bulk of the requirements of that section. Mr. Carroll is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, of Law- rence.
Mr. Carroll married, in 1892, Agnes Tracy, who was born in England. They have two children: I. Henry C., born in 1893; he is a veteran of the World War, having enlisted on May 27, 1918, as a private in the United States Infantry, and was assigned to the 109th Regiment of Infantry, of the Twenty-eighth Division.
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He was with his regiment overseas for nine months, and in the battle of the Argonne Forest was wounded. After periods of treatment in Base Hospitals. Nos. 81 and 24, he returned home to the United States, and was honor- ably discharged from the service on May 10, 1919, at Camp Dix, New Jersey. 2. John D., born in 1900; he enlisted in the submarine service, in September, 1917, and saw much service at the Panama Canal. He was discharged February 13, 1922.
LATHROP BROTHERS-In the field of practical daily necessities, Lathrop Brothers, of Ipswich, Massa- chusetts, are prominent as retail distributors of coal, wood and ice. This concern is a partnership, consisting of Wallace J. and Charles W. Lathrop, men prominent in fraternal as well as business circles.
Wallace J. Lathrop was born January 1, 1874, and is a son of Albert and Hetty (Beach) Lathrop. He received a thorough grounding in the essentials of edu- cation in the public schools of Nova Scotia. He then became interested in a commercial career, and coming to Essex county, located permanently in Ipswich. He has been in the ice business for about fifteen years, and in October, 1915, extended the business to include the handling of coal and wood; his brother Charles is a partner in the business, and they have carried their united interests forward to unusual success. Mr. Lathrop is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and also of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Wallace J. Lathrop married (first), in June, 1907, Lila Maygett, daughter of John Maygett; she died April 4, 1920. Mr. Lathrop married (second), in June, 1921, Gladys Anthony, of Ipswich, a daughter of James Anthony.
Charles W. Lathrop was born in Nova Scotia, and was also educated in the schools of Nova Scotia. Early in life he entered the business world, and several years ago became a resident of Essex county, becoming asso- ciated with his brother in the business interest above outlined. He has borne a prominent part in its develop- ment, and is now one of the solid business men of Ipswich. He also is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is interested in all public progress.
Charles W. Lathrop married Mabel Beckerton, and they have one child, a son, Russell Lathrop.
ARTHUR C. DAMON-A native and lifelong resi- dent of Ipswich, Massachusetts, Arthur C. Damon has for many years been identified with the business progress of the town in various fields of endeavor.
Mr. Damon was born in Ipswich, October 10, 1869, and is a son of Curtis and Annie (Kimball) Damon. Laying the foundations of his career in the practical course of the Ipswich public schools, Mr. Damon, as a young man, made his special preparations at Comer's Commercial School, in Boston, Massachusetts. At the age of eighteen years he became associated with his father in the house furnishing business, as clerk. In 1891, about four years thereafter, he started in business for himself, handling house furnishings, and he stills successfully conducts that business. In 1917 A. C. Damon and his brother formed a partnership in the
real estate and insurance business, and they together operate this business under the name of Damon & Damon, being representatives of several of the well established lines.
As the active head of these interests, Arthur C. Damon is widely known in the community, and is influ- ential in financial circles. He is clerk of the Ipswich Savings Bank, also being a member of the Board of Investments of this institution.
On April 12, 1894, Mr. Damon married Carrie Green- law, daughter of Eben and Mary Greenlaw, of Ocean- ville, Maine. They have since resided in Ipswich, and attend the First Congregational Church.
STEWART J. HADLEY-Taking advantage of the development of the automobile and its constantly increasing use, Stewart J. Hadley, of Essex, Massachu- setts, is building up a large patronage for his garage.
Mr. Hadley was born in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, August 27, 1884, and is a son of David E. and Susan E. (MacDonald) Hadley. The family removing to Massachusetts in Mr. Hadley's childhood, it was in the public schools of Gloucester that he received his education. After leaving school he took up his father's trade, that of a blacksmith, and followed it for a period of sixteen years. Then, keeping abreast of the times, he turned his attention to the automobile, and founded the garage which he still conducts in Essex. He has been quite successful and the business is steadily growing.
Mr. Hadley is well known in this section, and has served the people for several years as assistant town constable. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and attends the Congregational church of Essex.
Mr. Hadley married, in 1904, Lucy C. Herrick, of West Gloucester, Massachusetts, and they have five children: Roland L., Harriet L., Bessie M., Ellen B., and Stewart Russell.
EDWARD QUINTON MOULTON, a Civil War veteran, widely known and generally respected in the vicinity of Lynnfield, Massachusetts, was born in New York City, October 9, 1848, son of Joseph S. and Mary E. (Johnson) Moulton. His father was a shoe manu- facturer, and originally of West Peabody, Massachu- setts; he died in 1896. His mother was of an old Virginia family, and she died in 1850, before their son, Edward Quinton Moulton, was two years old. He was the youngest of six children, his two brothers and three sisters being as follows, in order of birth: Clarence, Lizzie, Jennie, Joseph, and Grace. The family took up residence in Lynnfield, and Edward Q. as a boy attended public schools there. He was still at school when the Civil War began and as soon as he could leave school he enlisted in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment. He was a member of Company I, the commander of which was Captain E. H. Staton, of Salem, Massachusetts. He saw considerable active warfare before his enlistment expired, and when that happened, he reënlisted in the Third Massachusetts Cavalry, with which regiment he served until the end of the war. Returning home to Lynnfield, he learned the trade of carpentry, which he followed for thirteen years, then, his father being a shoe
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manufacturer, he decided to become connected with the shoe industry also, so gave up carpentering, and for a while was a shoe manufacturer. Eventually he went back to his old trade, and has ever since been a car- penter, following the trade even now. Throughout his life he has been a responsible resident and a reliable tradesman. He is a member of Lynnfield Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and at one time was a member of the Park Commission of Lynnfield.
Mr. Moulton married, in September, 1871, Etta Fuller, of Danvers, Massachusetts, daughter of Elijah and Sarah (Furbush) Fuller, of that place, where Mr. Fuller was a shoemaker. Mrs. Fuller was originally from Maine. Mr. and Mrs. Moulton are the parents of three living children, and one deceased, the latter only living to be six months old. The living children are: Arthur E .; Mabel L., the wife of George R. Stratton; and Harry P.
HARRY CLAY ALLEN-With a thorough training for his career along practical lines, and the natural busi- ness ability without which training counts for little, Harry Clay Allen, secretary of Robert T. Allen & Brothers, Inc., is contributing to the business progress of Cliftondale, Massachusetts. Mr. Allen is a son of Stewart and Mary (Boothe) Allen, of Hammond, New York. His father, who was a farmer, died in 1914, but his mother is still living. They had six sons and two daughters.
Mr. Allen was born in Hammond, St. Lawrence county, New York, June 11, 1887, and attended the schools of his native place, including the high school, from which he was graduated in the class of 1905. His education was completed with a course at the Water- town (New York) Business College. After finishing his studies, Mr. Allen took up railroading, in which line of endeavor he remained for about nine years. Then locating in Cliftondale in 1916, he became associated with his brothers in the present business, established by Robert T. Allen in the year 1899; since its incorporation in 1916 the personnel of the company has been as fol- lows: President, Robert T. Allen; vice-president, James B. Allen, (q. v.), and secretary, Harry C. Allen. The business includes a comprehensive mercantile line of paints, oils and varnish, and an extensive and strictly up-to-date plumbing and heating business, and stands among the leading enterprises of this scope in the county.
Mr. Allen is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons (all bodies including the Shrine), and also of the Improved Order of Red Men. He keeps in touch with all matters of public import, but takes only the interest of the progressive citizen in political affairs, and has never aspired to publie office. With his family, he attends the Congregational church.
Mr. Allen married, in 1919, Sarah E. Thorburn, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, daughter of George H. and Abbie (Lohan) Thorburn, of Marblehead. Mr. and Mrs. Allen have a son, Harry C., Jr., born in November, 1920.
ALVAH J. BRADSTREET was born in 1862, at No. 7 Bridge street, Danvers, Massachusetts, and is a son of William and Judith (Fullerton) Bradstreet. He
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