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Taylor, James, is one of the best known men in this section, a result of a service of over fifty years in the New Bedford custom house. His father, born in Newport, R. I., was also a well known and prominent citizen of New Bedford. He was, when a young man, clerk in the Newport custom house; in 1821 was appointed deputy col- lector of customs at Bristol, R. I., and in 1820 was appointed deputy collector of cus- toms at New Bedford. In 1848 he resigned this position to take the secretaryship of the Mutual Marine Insurance Company, an office which he filled for twenty years. Soon after, the Ocean Insurance Company was formed, and he held the office of president and secretary until it closed business in 1878. He served on the Board of Aldermen, was for fourteen years a member of the School Committee, several years as chairman, and chief engineer of the fire department in 1844. He was a man of the greatest exactness and integrity, true and faithful in all relations of life. He was a charter member of the New Bedford Port Society and for many years its sec- retary; he was also president of the Bristol County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He died in New Bedford, September 13, 1880, having attained the age of eighty- eight. James Taylor, son of William H. and Eliza A. (Pitman) Taylor, was born in Providence, R. I., October 20, 1825. The family removed to New Bedford when he was five years old, and he was graduated from the High School in 1840. For a short time he worked as a clerk in the hardware store of F. & I. C. Taber, and was then appointed to a clerkship in the post-office; in 1843 he was appointed to a similar po- sition in the custom house, and served in that capacity until 1853, when he was ap- pointed deputy collector. This office he held for a period of thirty-seven years, or until 1890, and was then appointed collector of customs for the port and district of New Bedford, holding this commission until 1895, and thus completing a service of over half a century in the New Bedford custom house. In 1881 he succeeded his father as president of the Bristol County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and still holds the office. He has been clerk of the trustees of the Five Cents Savings Bank since the death of Charles Almy. Like his father he has been active in the work of the New Bedford Port Society, and has served as secretary for some years. He is a past master of Star in the East Lodge of Masons, a member of the Chapter, Council and Commandery, and past senior grand warden of the Grand Lodge of Massachu- setts. Since 1841 he has been a member of Acushnet Lodge of Odd Fellows. For many years he has served as trustee, and is now treasurer of the County Street M. E. Church. The only city office Mr. Taylor ever held was as overseer of the poor one term. Although in the seventy-fourth year of his age he is still active and vig- orous; a man of most pleasing social qualities, and possessed of many warm friends. Mr. Taylor married, in 1849, Elizabeth. daughter of David Stoddard of Scituate, Mass., and they had five children: Annie H., wife of J. G. Bassett of Bridge- water, Mass. ; William H., a young physician of promising ability who died in New Bedford, July 20, 1891; James A., now assistant postmaster of New Bedford; Frank T., a practicing dentist of South Boston, and Mary Loring. The Taylor family comes of old Rhode Island stock, James Taylor being a direct descendant and seventh of the line of Robert Taylor, a resident of Newport in 1655; Robert," Peter,3 a preacber of the Friends; Robert,' a Friend who was tax collector in Newport;
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James,' a graduate M. D. and well known pharmacist of Newport; William H.'; and James.'
Temple, Edward Hasting's, son of Charles B. and Rachel Temple, was born in Princeton, Mass., October 5, 1854, and educated in the public schools of Taunton and Princeton, after which he accepted a clerkship in the Mason Machine Works in Taunton, remaining there with the exception of a few years spent in Boston, until he accepted the position of city treasurer in 1891, which position he has held until the present time. October 15, 1879, Mr. Temple married Catherine M. Howard of West Bridgewater, and they have two children: Norma H. and Edward H., jr.
Terry, Elias, was born in Fairhaven, January 24, 1830, a son of Benjamin and Alice (Weaver) Terry. The family removed to New Bedford when he was an infant and he has spent his entire life in that city with the exception of two years in Cali- fornia. His father, also a native of Fairhaven, followed the sea in his early life, but later engaged in farming in Dartmouth. Mr. Terry attended the public and high schools of New Bedford and gained an excellent academic education, which he im- proved during the years following his graduation from the High School as a teacher in the country schools of this vicinity. Soon after the discovery of gold in California he caught the fever and being of an adventurous spirit soon found his way to Cali- fornia, but was unsuccessful and after two years returned to New Bedford. Not long after his return he became a foreman of street department laborers and re- mained in that capacity about two years, when he was appointed assistant city mar- shal of New Bedford. He served as such one year and upon the election to the office of Mayor Willard Nye, he was appointed city marshal, serving five years. During the next three years he was superintendent of streets of New Bedford and following this accepted a position as foreman in the yard of the Western Lumber Company. Later he took a similar position in the yard of Tillinghast & Terry, which he held for seventeen years. Mr. Terry established his present lumber business on Bowditch street in November, 1802, and since the beginning has been associated with his son, K Clifton Terry. In politics Mr. Terry has ever been a staunch Republican and has frequently served as a delegate to party conventions. He married, in 1857, Susan Almy, daughter of Borden Howland of Dartmouth, and they had six children, four of whom survive: Charles A. V., Susan E., Alice B., and K. Clifton, who was born in New Bedford and educated in the public and high schools of that city. For a period of fourteen years he was employed by the lumber firm of Tillinghast & Terry, and thus gained a wide knowledge of the lumber trade. He assisted in the estab- lishment of the present business and is still connected with it, the firm name being E. & K. C. Terry.
Terry, Joseph C., was born in Fall River, June 11, 1828, a son of Church and Mary M. (Chace) Terry. His father was a farmer and lived two and a half miles northeast of Fall River, on the new Boston road, on the old homestead farm which has been in the possession of the Terry family since 1750, in which year it was purchased by Rob- ert 'Terry, great-grandfather of Joseph C. Terry. During his boyhood Mr. Terry assisted his father on the farm and when he could be spared attended the Fall River schools. At the age of eighteen he left home and began an apprenticeship to the ship carpenter's trade in Warren, R. I., under the firm of Chace & Davis. He re- mained with them nearly two years and for the two years following worked in New-
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berne, N. C., during the winter and at Warren, R. I., in the summer. Later he worked at his trade in Boston, New York city and Somerset, Mass., gaining a wide experience and acquaintance among those interested in shipping and ship building. In 1858 he removed to Fall River and began a business for himself, repairing and building ships. His marine railway was located where the mills of the Fall River Iron Works Company now stand. Mr. Terry conducted this business for twenty years and gained a reputation along the whole Atlantic coast. He built during this time a number of steamers as well as sailing vessels, most of which were of large tonnage. About 1874 he began his present business as wharf and bridge builder and contractor. Among the bridges and wharves he has constructed are the Westport factory bridge, Lee's River bridge on the Warren road, Berkley bridge on Taunton River, Swansea bridge on Cole's River, 425, 500, and 350 feet wharves at Promised Land, Long Island, for the American Fisheries Company, Mt. Hope Park wharf and Dighton Rock Park wharf. Mr. Terry served in the Common Council from the old Sixth ward for three terms. He is a director of the Bowenville Coal Company. In 1854 he married Susan G. Gunn, and they have two children: Walter D., and Ida F .. wife of C. W. Francis. In 1890 Mr. Terry married Barbara E. Teasdale of Nova Scotia.
Tetlow, Edwin A., was born in Taunton, January 30, 1857, was educated in Taun- ton public schools and then took a position in the drug business, which he followed until 1886, the latter portion of the time being in business for himself. IIc was then elected city clerk, which position he has held up to the present time. Mr. Tetlow was married in 1890 to Mary L. Hoard of Taunton, and they have one son.
Thacher. John, was born in Attleborough, November 4, 1828. He is a descendant in the eighth generation of the Rev. Peter Thacher of Salisbury, Eng., whose son, Thomas, was the first of the name to emigrate to America. He afterward became the first pastor of Old South Church, Boston, Mass. Mr. Thacher attended the pub- lic schools of the town and Phillips Academy. Andover. He is engaged in farming and in the ice business. In 1876 he married Ida, daughter of Ira Bullock, and they had two sons: John Judson and Carroll Clark. Mrs. Thacher died in 1893, and he later married Harriet R., daughter of Dr. F. A. Jewett. Mr. Thacher is one of the conservative men of his town, serving as selectman, assessor, chairman of the board for seven years, special county commissioner, overseer of the poor, and takes an active interest in school and church matters.
Thatcher, George Thomas, son of Richard and Elizabeth (Mullard) Thatcher, was born in Staffordshire, England, September 16, 1854. For a short time he attended the common schools, but when fourteen years of age began to learn the glass cutting trade, which he has followed all his life. In 1872 he came to this country and found work at his trade in Sandwich, Mass., in the employ of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company. Two years later he removed to East Cambridge and began work for the New England Glass Company, but in a short time returned to Sandwich and remained in the employ of the local company until 1880. At this time he removed to New Bedford to accept a position with the Mt. Washington Glass Company, which he held until 1890, when he commenced business for himself in a small way on Pur- chase street in New Bedford, in the old Hathaway & Soule building. As the business grew Mr. Thatcher was obliged to seek larger quarters and finally decided to erect
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the building in Fairhaven, which is now occupied by the business and which was designed for its accommodation. In 1891 Richard Thatcher, brother of George T., was admitted to partnership and the business has since been conducted under the style of Thatcher ; Brothers. Their trade extends all over the United States and Thatcher Brothers' Diamond Cut Glass has attained a national reputation. About seventy men are employed. Recently a glass blowing plant was added and the firm now manufactures its own crude glass. Mr. Thatcher was married in 1880 to Lina Linekin of Sandwich, Mass., and they have three sons: Harry P., Louis F., and James E.
Thatcher, Richard, son of Richard and Elizabeth (Mullard) Thatcher, was born in Staffordshire, England, December 22, 1861. After successfully passing through the public schools he worked for a short time as a stationary engineer. Having a dis- like for this kind of work he subsequently took up glass cutting, which he continued until 1887, when he came to the United States and located in New Bedford, where he has since pursued his chosen vocation. In 1891 he formed a copartnership with his brother, George T., under the firm name of Thatcher Bros. March 26, 1882, Mr. Thatcher married Sarah Tomlinson, and they had five children: Frederick S., Charles P., Richard T., Mary E., and Lucy E. Mr. Thatcher is a member of the Sons of St. George and the North Western Insurance.
Thayer, John A., was born in the town of Bellingham, October 11. 1860, a son of John J. and Marjorie (Hunter) Thayer. His father was a native of Taunton, where the early members of the family settled in 1637. John A. Thayer was educated in the public schools and in 1890 established the firm of Bodman & Thayer, which in 1891 was merged into the John A. Thayer & Co., and at the present time is carrying the leading line of pianos, organs, sewing machines, musical instruments, pictures and picture frames in Attleborough. In 1800 Mr. Thayer married Mary E., daughter of A. M. Briggs, and they have two children: Earl A., and M. Irene. Mr. Thayer has been a member of the town Republican committee for seven years, being chair- man for two years, and has held many other offices. He is now postmaster of Attle- borough, appointed August 1, 1898, for four years. He was president of Co. C Asso- ciation, a permanent Republican Club of 250 members, composed largely of manu- facturers and merchants of the town.
Thomas, Oscar Granville, was born in Taunton, May 1, 1851, a son of Gustavus B. and Hannah (Perkins) Thomas. Ilis early education was received in the public schools of Taunton and at the close of his school days he went to work for his father and learned the trade of brick making. He remained with him three years and in 1869 came to work for his grandfather in the manufacturing of stoves and ranges and has remained in it ever since, and since January 1, 1874, has conducted the busi - ness in his own name. November 19, 1874, he married Annie Josephine, daughter of Joseph and Ann (Hathaway) Wright, and they have four children: Howard W., Helen P., Laura G. and Josephine S.
Thompson, John R., is a native of Scotland, and was born August 14, 1842. After receiving a common school education he was apprenticed to the shoemaker's trade, in which he was engaged until 1865. when he came to America and located in New Bedford. Here he secured employment in a cotton rope factory, where he remained
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for fourteen years. He then bought a farm in Rochester, where he resided for eight years, when he bought his present farm in Acushnet. August 16, 1870, he married Elizabeth, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Young) Daily, and they have two chil- dren: John R., jr., and James. Mr. Thompson is a member Trinity Trintarian Church of New Bedford and the A. P. A.
Thorup, Andreas Thomsen, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, May 17, 1817. After the death of his mother, to whom he had been most tenderly attached, he left his native land for America. He sailed in September, 1837, as a musician (clarinet- ist) on board the U. S. frigate Independence, Commodore J. B. Nicholson, for a three years' cruise on the coast of Brazil, and arrived in New York in April, 1840. In June of the same year he left that city for New Bedford, Mass., where he took up the position of organist and music teacher, serving in the former capacity at the First Congregational (Unitarian) Church. Having received a thorough musical education in Copenhagen, he was fully qualified for the duties of music teacher and organist in any city and consequently, in September, 1818, he was induced by influential friends to remove to Boston, Mass,, where he had received a call as organist at Dr. Gannett's church (Unitarian) on Federal street. He met with great success in Boston's best circles as teacher of the piano forte and gained a host of lifelong friends, for " his generous disposition and childlike purity of character " could not but make friends of all who knew him. November 7, 1850, he married Mary W. Beetle, only daughter of the late William Beetle (one of New Bedford's worthiest and most respected citi- zens) and Dorothy Tripp, his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Thorup resided in Boston until December, 1855. when they returned to New Bedford on account of the flattering inducements held out for their advantage. Mr. Thorup's engagement as organist at the First Congregational Church (Rev. John Weiss, pastor) commenced in January, 1856, and he gave the most faithful and assiduous service there until his decease in April, 1868. His death was caused by intense mental and physical exhaustion in- duced by overwork. He organized in New Bedford a large and admirable company of the best vocalists in the city which many will remember as the "Choral Union." Many fine musical compositions were introduced for the first time in New Bedford in this way, and few of the community realize what a fresh impetus was given to the cause by his efforts in the leadership of this organization. The " Choral Union" expressed their thorough appreciation of Mr. Thorup's helpful influence by present- ing him with valuable gifts on several occasions. He was far more loyal to this country's cause than many native- born citizens, for at the time of the Rebellion he offered his services as a soldier for the nation's welfare. On account of his age, however, the offer was not accepted and a younger man was enrolled. Not many know the disappointment which this decision caused him, but it was a just one. Mr. Thorup's widow and one son, William M. (their only child), still reside in New Bedford. William M. was born November 25, 1851, and for many years has been connected with the New Bedford Safe Deposit and Trust Company as bookkeeper. In 1885 he married Amelia D. Davis, a native of Boston and daughter of Horatio and the late Jane Inglee (Hall) Davis, and they have two children living: Gretchen and Oscar; their first child, Hilda, died in infancy.
Tiffany, J. O., was born in Attleborough, January 28, 1835. His father, Joseph A. Tiffany, was a native of the same town, and the family trace their ancestry from
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Squire Humphrey Tiffany, who came from England about 1650 and settled in Swan- sea. Joseph A. Tiffany married Eunice C., daughter of Joel Bradford, a descendant of Governor Bradford of Plymouth colony. Joseph A. was identified through life as n farmer and died in 1868. J. O). Tiffany was fitted for college at the Attleborough Academy, and was graduated in 1850 from Amherst College. He then began teach- ing and in 1872 was appointed principal of the Attleborough High School, resigning after thirteen years of service. In 1888 he was appointed superintendent of schools, retaining that position at the present time (1898). In 1865 Mr. Tiffany married Car- oline, daughter of Joseph and Caroline (Brintnall) French. Mr. Tiffany is one of the conservative men of his town, taking an intelligent interest in religious institu - tions and has ever advanced the best interests of his town and town's people.
Tinkham, Frank Luscombe, was born in Taunton, May 18, 1856, and is a son of Abel B. and Mary E. (Luscombe) Tinkham. He attended the public schools of Taunton and was graduated from Brown University in the class of 1880. He then entered the Boston University Law School, graduating in the class of 1883. He im- mediately opened an office for himself and commenced business in general practice. In June, 1895, Mr. Tinkhiam married Addie B., daughter of Lewis B. and Hannah E. (Godfrey) Hodges, and they have one daughter, Ruth F.
Tinkham, Horace W., treasurer of the Fall River Manufactory, is eighth of the line of Ephraim Tinkham, who was born in Ashburton, England, in 1616, landed in Plymouth in April, 1630; married Mary Brown, 1047, and died in Plymouth, 1685. His son, Ebenezer,' was born in Plymouth, 1651; married Elizabeth Liscome, and died in Middleborough in 1718. His son, Jeremialı,' was born in Middleborough, 1681 ; married Joanna Parlon, and died, 1715. His son, Jeremiah,' was born in Mid- dleborough, 1718; married Naomi Warren, and died, 1790. His son, James,' was born in Middleborough, 1745; married Chloe Rickard, and died, 1836. ITis son, Enoch,' was born in Middleborough, 1795; married Rebecca Williams, and died, 1884. His son, Andrew L.,1 was born in Middleborough, November 6, 1831; mar- ried Dorothy P. King, and died December 4, 1887. His son, Horace W., was born in Middleborough, December 29, 1858. He attended the public schools of Middle- borough, and in 1875 came to Fall River and was first employed in the Durfee Mills. He later worked in the Union Mills for a short time, and then was connected with the Durfee Mills for eleven years, first as overseer and then as superintendent. At the end of this time he became superintendent of the Laurel Lake Mills, where he remained for a period of eight years. In 1803 he was elected treasurer of the Fall River Manufactory, which was established in 1813, and is the oldest cotton mill in Bristol county. This position he has filled with ability. He is a member of King Philip Lodge, F. & A. M., Chapter, Council and Commandery. Mr. Tinkham mar- ried Mary E., daughter of John P. and Lois A. (Buffinton) Slade of Fall River. They have four children: Henry B., George K., Marion L. and Corrella W.
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Touhey, Joseph T., son of John D. and Mary A. Touhey, was born in Fall River, September 22, 1867. He was educated in the public schools. Mr. Toubey's first business experience was in the law office of Jackson & Slade. In 1882 he entered the pharmacy of William G. Bennett as a clerk and on January 1, 1897, purchased Mr. Bennett's interest. Mr. Touhey is a popular and enterprising citizen and enjoys the confidence of many friends and acquaintances. He is a member of the B. P. O. E.,
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and the Knights of Columbus. In September, 1890, he married Katie E. Carlin of Fall River, and their children are Mary and Ruth.
Tripp, Howard Franklin, a representative and successful farmer of Dartmouth and son of Benjamin T. and Mercy C. (Wilkie) Tripp, was born in the town of Dartmouth, Bristol county, Mass., June 25, 1835. His father was a farmer and carpenter and be remained on the homestead farm until he was eighteen years of age, receiving the educational advantages afforded by the common schools of the district. He thorough- ly learned the carpenter's trade under the direction of his father and in 1856 went to Calfornia where he followed his trade for twenty years. He returned to his native town in 1876 and purchased the farm on which he now resides. Mr. Tripp married. Augus. 11, 1861, Sarah J., daughter of William and Caroline (Vanderhook) Slusher, and of their ten children, eight survive: Cora A., wife of Otis Cole, Edwin C., Ben- jamin W., William F., Mercy M., Amy B., Louis E., and Theodore C. Mr. Tripp and his wife are active workers in the Second Christian Church of Dartmouth. The family is one of the oldest in this section and members of it were among the first settlers of Westport.
Tripp. Capt. Orlando J., son of Daniel and Eliza (Davis) Tripp, was born in the town of Westport, Bristol county, Mass., October 7, 1839. ITe was educated in the public schools of that town and at an early age went to sea in a whale ship as an or- dinary seaman and was advanced from time to time until he took command of a ship. in which capacity he acted for a period of about ten years, and at the end of this service returned home, abandoned the sca and became actively engaged in agricul- ture, which he still carries on. January, 1866, Orlando J. Tripp married Lydia A., daughter of Edmund and Lydia (Gifford) Kirby, and they have one son, Edgar C., who is engaged in the grocery business in New Bedford.
Tripp, William A., a native of Fairhaven, Mass .. was born in the house he now lives in, November 2, 1825. He is the eldest son of William and Abigail (Reed) Tripp, who were also natives of Bristol county. Mr. Tripp was educated in the public schools and when yet a boy went whaling before the mast for one voyage, was aftewards boat steerer and later first mate. In all he spent seventeen years at sea. In 1863 he returned home and enlisted in Co. H, 88th Mass. Vol. Infantry. and served his country for nearly three years, or until the close of the war, when be returned to Fairhaven, where he has since resided and has been engaged in agricul- ture. In August, 1852, he married Elizabeth H., daughter of Eson and Mazell (Gregory) Slocum, and they have one daughter, Lillian M., wife of Henry C. Pierce. Mr. 'Tripp has never aspired to public office, although he takes an interest in public affairs. He is a member of R. A. Pierce Post, G. A. R., and the M. E, Church.
Tripp, William Cook, was born in Westport, Mass., April 13, 1839, a son of Will- iam and Eliza A. Tripp. He received his early education in the public schools and at the close of his school days went to work in a meat market as errand boy. He remained there for some time and then learned the tanner's trade, which he followed until 1863, at which time he came to Taunton and started in business for himself in the bottling of wet goods and he follows the same line at the present writing. He is a member of Good Samaritan Lodge, I.O.O. F., John Hancock, K. P., A.O. U. W., and K. of H. In 1866 he married Sarah E., daughter of Ichabod and Sally (Babbitt) Brown.
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