Our country and its people; a descriptive and biographical record of Bristol County, Massachusetts, Part 100

Author: Borden, Alanson, 1823-1900; Boston History Company, Boston, pub
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: [Boston] Boston History Company
Number of Pages: 1399

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company was merged into the present Atlas Tack Company and he retired from the management after a service of twenty-six years. Mr. Hunt has been a trustee and member of the board of investment of the Fairhaven Institution for Savings for a number of years; and is also a director and vice-president of the First National Bank. In politics he has always been a staunch Republican, a firm believer in the protection policy of that party. He has served in the School Committee for three years, but has never held other public office, although he has been active and has frequently given advice in the councils of his party. Mr. Hunt married Sarah E. Mansfield of Braintree, Mass., and of their union have been born three sons and two daughters. Cyrus Hunt, father of Cyrus D. Hunt, was born in Braintree, Mass., August 5, 1805, and died July 14, 1863. He was a son of Daniel Hunt, born in Braintree, 1778, and who married Polly Kingman. Mr. Hunt's mother was a daugh- ter of Laban Porter, a direct descendant of Richard Porter, who came from England in 1635, and was one of the first settlers of Weymouth. Enoch Hunt, the paternal ancestor of Cyrus D. Hunt, came from England to Wessagusset (Weymouth), with the first settlers of that ancient town. His son, Ephraim (2), born 1610, married for his first wife Annie Richards and for his second, Ebbitt Burns. Ephraim (3), their son, was born in Weymouth, 1650, and died in 1713: his son, John (4), was born in Braintree, 1688, and his son, Andrew (5), born 1743, and died 1794, was the father of Daniel (6), who was the grandfather of Cyrus D.

Hunt, John, whose name forms a part of the history of the whaling industry in New Bedford, died at Minneapolis, Minn., whither he had gone for his health, on the 5th day of August, 1862, in the fiftieth year of his age. He was a son of Benja- min and Abigail Hunt, born in Little Compton, R. I., June 12, 1813. When very young he came to New Bedford and in a short time found a position as clerk, in the employ of Henry Taber. Mr. Taber was quick to recognize the young man's sterl- ing good sense and qualities, and soon admitted him to partnership, together with his son William Taber, the firm being changed to Henry Taber & Company. The history of this firm, as the owners of the celebrated Boston and New York packet lines, and as leaders in the whaling business, is well known. Mr. Hunt gave to it all his energy and developed a rare executive and administrative ability. He never sought publicity, but for several successive terms was a member of the Board of Aldermen, and that he filled no other public positions, was not due to any lack of the public's appreciation of his worth, or of a desire to honor him, but to his utter aversion to anything like display. Sincere, frank, and true, he had many friends and few enemies. His exemplary standing in the community could have had no more befitting testimonial than the words which closed his brief obituary in the New Bed- ford Mercury, "John Hunt was an honest man." Mr. Hunt was twice married. His first wife was Sarah Gordon, by whom he had one child, Thomas G. Hunt of New York. His second wife was Abby Taber, daughter of Henry Taber, by whom he had a daughter, Sarah G. Hunt.

Hurlbut, Hiram F., was born in Ferrisburg, Addison county, Vt., October 25, 1836, a son of Louis and Philomelia (Fuller) Hurlbut. His father was a farmer, cooper and contractor, held different public offices and was well known in that vicinity. The family is of old Puritan stock, the first settler of the name having been Thomas, who settled in Connecticut early in the seventeenth century. Hiram F. Hurlbut

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was educated in the schools of his native town and in the high school at Vergennes, Vt. He came to Massachusetts in 1873 and settled in Lynn, where he engaged in a general produce business, which he continued successfully for several years; later he engaged in the real estate business in Lynn for a time, and in 1887, in company with John W. Brimblecom and Ira W. Rogers, he purchased from Francis Hathaway of New Bedford the trout ponds and adjoining lands in East Freetown and began to raise trout for market and for stocking. Later Mr. Brimblecom retired and in 1894 Mr. Rogers sold his interest to Mr. Hurlbut, the whole being now in the possession of Mr. Hurlbut and his son, Byron S. Hurlbut. These trout ponds are beautifully situated in a wooded tract on the shores of Long Pond in East Freetown and Mr. Hurlbut has built up an extensive trade. Last season over 7,000 pounds of trout were shipped to market, besides 1,000,000 eggs and 50,000 " small fry" for stocking. In 1860 Mr. Hurlbut married Roxcy, daughter of Isaac Satterly of Ferrisburg, Vt., and they have one son, Byron S. Hurlbut.

Hussey, Mrs. Elizabeth R .- The late George Hussey, jr., died in New Bedford, May 25, 1872, in his forty-fourth year. He was in company with his father, George Hussey. He was not a native of New Bedford, having been born in New York city in 1828, a son of George and Hetty (Howland) Hussey, and being a man of engaging manner and sterling character, his demise, which came in the prime of life, was greatly regretted. His father engaged in the shipping business in New Bedford in the early forties and developed a large interest, principally in merchant ships, and when George, jr., reached his majority, he became a member of the firm. In No- vember, 1855, Mr. Hussey married Elizabeth Rodman Morgan, who survives him, a daughter of Charles Waln Morgan of Philadelphia, who settled in New Bedford in 1819 and became an extensive owner of whaling ships. They had four children who now survive: Charles M., Emily M., Alice, who married Henry M. Plummer, of New Bedford, and Rev. Alfred Rodman Hussey, pastor of the First Unitarian Church of West Roxbury, Mass. Mr. Hussey came of one of the oldest of New England familes, being a direct descendant and seventh of the line of Christopher Hussey, who was a clergyman, a son of John of Dorkin, England, who came to Salem, Mass., about 1630. Most of his descendants affiliated themselves with the Society of Friends.

Ide, Amos, was born in Attleborough, January 1, 1818, a son of Abijah and Chloe (Read) Ide The family trace their descent from John Ide, who settled in Attle- borough about 1620. Amos Ide was educated in the public schools and in 1848 went to Trenton, N. J., and learned the manufacturing of shuttles, also of baskets. In 1862 he returned to Attleborough and in 1867 organized the firm of Ide & Bottomly, shuttle manufacturers. In 1849 Mr. Ide married Isabella, daughter of J. W. Capron. Mr. Ide is a self-made man, taking an intelligent interest in school and church mat- ters and has ever been recognized as a man of sterling integrity, whose word as proven by his life is as good as his bond.

Ide, Rev. Jacob, Mansfield, was born in West Medbury, August 7, 1823. Gradu- ate of Amherst College in 1848; studied law two years with his uncle, Judge William Emmons, at Hallowell, Me. ; was instructor in Chapman Hall school, Boston, and in Lexington (Mass.) Academy; studied theology with his father, Dr. Jacob Ide of West Medbury; licensed to preach by the Mendon Association; was ordained as

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pastor of the orthodox Congregational Society at Mansfield, March 26, 1856, and re- mained with that society as its sole pastor up to the time of his death, March 23, 1898. He was married March 24, 1859, to Ellen M. Rogers, daughter of Hon. John and Eliza (Williams) Rogers; one son, John E., born August 2, 1868, now residing in Mansfield. Mr. Ide was very prominent in all the affairs of the church and town ; he took a very active part in all associations and enterprises having for their object the improvement of his fellow men. He was a very earnest worker in the cause of temperance, was an early, persistent and ready friend of the colored race and did much valuable work for them. He was sent to the Massachusetts Legislature in 1864 and to the Senate in 1866. He was one of the trustees of the Public Library from its organization up to the time of his death, and a member of the Soldiers' Me- morial Association at the time of his decease. He was greatly beloved by the in- habitants of the town which had been his home for so many years; his life was well spent in doing good and very many have been helped and aided by him.

Ide, John E., was born in Mansfield, August 2, 1868. His father, Rev. Jacob Ide, was a native of Medway, and was identified in the ministry in Mansfield for forty- two years; a man who had devoted his entire life to the care of his fellowmen. He married Ellen M., daughter of John Rogers. John E. was graduated from the Bos- ton University in 1889 and admitted to the bar the same year. He married Jennie M., daughter of Herbert W. Nye Mr. Ide is a man who takes an intelligent interest in public events and the general prosperity of his town and Commonwealth, and has ever been recognized as a man of sterling integrity, whose word is as good as his bond.

Ingraham, Professor Andrew, master of the Swain Free School of New Bedford, was born in December, 1841, a son of Robert and Phoebe (Coffin) Ingraham. The family is of good old New England stock, and has been well represented in this vicinity for many generations, Mr. Ingraham's father being a well known merchant of New Bedford. During his boyhood he attended private schools in New Bedford and the Mattapoisett Academy, and later he entered Dartmouth College, from which institution he was graduated with the degree A. B. in 1862. Immediately after grad- uation he enlisted in Co. L, 3d Mass. Volunteers, for the nine months' service, but, owing to having contracted fever, did not return until some time after the discharge of his company. He is now engaged in the profession of teaching, which he has ever since followed, having been engaged for a number of years in private schools and in coaching and private tutoring in New Hampshire. In 1866 he came to New Bedford to fill a position as instructor in the Friends' Academy, and, after Mr. Tet- low's resignation, was made principal of the school, serving faithfully in that capac- ity until 1887. In that year he succeeded Dr. Gummere, master of the Swain Free School, and still serves in that office. During his connection with this institution Professor Ingraham has met with a large measure of success, and is a man of proved ability, sound judgment, and high scholarship, being eminently well fitted for the profession which he has made his life work, and enjoying a high standing in Massachusetts educational circles. Professor Ingraham was married, in 1869, to Mary Eva, daughter of George Hunt of Providence, R. I. They have four chil- dren: George Hunt, Margaret, Arthur and Edward Ingraham.

Inman, John T., was born in Droylsden, England, August 18, 1860, and came to

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the United States in 1868, settling in Attleborough, where he was educated in the public schools. He afterward learned the jewelry business with Streeter Bros., Bliss Bros., and Watson & Newell, and in 1882 organized the firm of Lindsay & Inman, changing the name in 1890 to J. T. Inman & Company, making a line of sterling silver novelties. In 1882 he married Minnie E., daughter of Mortimer Guild, and they have two children: Roy W. and Mary B. Mr. Inman is one of the self made men of his town; takes an intelligent interest in school matters; is a member of the Order of Red Men; and has ever advanced the best interests of his town and townspeople.

Irish, Benjamin, is the son of John and Nancy (Little) Irish, and a grandson of Samuel Irish and Fobes Little, all of Little Compton, R. I., and was born there Jan- uary 9, 1814. John Irish, who succeeded to the old homestead of his father Samuel, was born in Little Compton on the 14th of April, 1776, and died December 24, 1859. His wife, Nancy, was born October 20, 1774, and died March 21, 1854. Benjamin Irish received a limited education in the district schools of his native town. When thirteen years old he came to New Bedford and entered the grocery store of Samuel Little and subsequently the shipping office of William H. Stowell. In 1842 he be- came a bookkeeper for Isaac Howland, jr., & Co., with whom he remained until 1873. Since then he has devoted his time to the care of large real estate interests in New Bedford. Mr. Irish was auditor for the New Bedford Institution for Savings for several years. He has been married three times and has had four children, of whom three survive, viz .: Benjamin T., George O. and Charles S., all of New Bed- ford.

Jackson, Albert, son of James O. and Phoebe (Rogers) Jackson, was born at Hal- let's Cove, Queens county, N. Y. (now Astoria and a part of Greater New York), July 29, 1835. He attended the district schools of his native village for a short time and when he was ten years old removed with his father's family to New York city. When eighteen years of age he left school and began a three years' apprenticeship at the machinist's trade. After completing this term he worked as a journeyman at his trade until 1861, when he entered the regular navy as a third assistant engineer, serving throughout the Civil war on the frigate Roanoke, the sloop of war Canan- daigua, and the gunboat Spirea, being in charge of the machinery on the two vessels last named, and taking part in many engagements. At the close of the war he resigned as second assistant engineer from the service and was variously em- ployed until 1876, when he went into the lighthouse service. Since then he has been chief engineer on the lighthouse tender Verbena for fourteen years; of the lighthouse supply steamer Armeric two years; and for the past five years of the lighthouse tender Azalia. Mr. Jackson is a member of the Knights of Honor. He has been an active member of the Fairhaven Methodist Church for over ten years and is now serving the congregation as steward. In March, 1862, he married Eliza- beth, daughter of Howlett Roe of New York city, and they have four children: Elenor, adopted from infancy, Albert R., Estelle and Susan P. On the maternal side Mr. Jackson is a descendant of John Rogers.

Janson, Arthur F., money order clerk in the Fall River post-office, and a son of Beloni and Denise (Giroux) Janson, was born in Fall River, December 19, 1875. Beloni Janson, who is of French ancestry, came to Fall River from Canada when

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he was nine years old. He followed the trade of carpenter for some time and after wards was engaged in various enterprises for fifteen years. He next embarked in the real estate and fire insurance business, in which he prospered, and by energy and enterprise became an influential citizen of Fall River. In 1886 he was appointed deputy sheriff of Bristol county. Denise Giroux, the wife of Beloni Janson, and mother of Arthur Janson, was born in Champlain, N. Y., of French parentage. Her ancestors were from La Colle, Quebec Canada, being descendants of the Longtin family, influential people of that country. Arthur F. Janson obtained his education in the public schools of Fall River, graduating from the high school in 1893. He was employed for one year with the Kerr Thread Company and then passed a civil service examination, and was appointed money order clerk of the Fall River post- office.

Jackson, Col. A. M., M. D., was born in Lee, Me., October 19, 1840, and was edu- cated at the Litchfield Liberal Institute and Waterville College, Me., from which he was graduated in 1861. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the 24th Maine Vols., was appointed second lieutenant of Co. F, 24th Me. Vols , detailed to Signal Corps and sent to the department of the Gulf; in 1863 was promoted to first lieutenant 24th Maine Vols., and commissioned second lieutenant Signal Corps, U. S. A., served through Port Hudson campaign in Western Louisiana and Texas; in 1864 in Indian- ola, Texas, and in charge of secret service department at General Camby's head- quarters; commissioned major 10th U. S. C. A. (Hy) in December: in 1865 was president of court martial for several months, provost-marshal city of New Orleans from July, 1865 to June, 1866, provost-marshal general department of Gulf to wind up office; mustered out February 22, 1867. breveted lieutenant-colonel U. S. A. for faithful and meritorious service throughout the war; from 1867 to 1871 was in the dry goods business; from 1874 to the present time in practice of medicine in Fall River, chairman of School Board in Fall River for eight years, three years post commander of Richard Borden Post No. 46, G. A. R .; in 1890 on Governor Brackett's staff with rank of colonel, and in 1897 president of the Common Council of Fall River; elected same year mayor of Fall River on the Republican ticket. June 1, 1865, he married Susan A. Noe at New Orleans. They have three children: Amny L (wife of Edward S. Hawkins), Dr. O. H. Jackson, and Ruel H.

Jackson, Hon. James F., son of Elisha T. and Caroline (Forbes) Jackson, was born in Taunton, November 13, 1851. He attended the public and private schools of that city and in 1869 entered Harvard College. He was graduated in 1873 and began the study of law in Taunton, in the office of Judge Edmund H. Bennett, later enter- ing the Boston University Law School, from which he was graduated in 1875. In September of the same year he opened an office in Fall River, forming a copartner- ship with John J. Archer, which continued until the death of Mr. Archer in 1882. Soon after he formed a copartnership with David F. Slade. Richard P. Borden be- came a member of this firm in 1891, and Philip E. Tripp in 1897, the firm name being Jackson, Slade & Borden. Mr. Jackson became connected with the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia in 1879, when he was elected second lieutenant of Co. M, 1st Reg. Infantry. He was afterward appointed paymaster on the staff of Col. A. C. Well- ington; then elected major and subsequently lieutenant-colonel, leaving the service in 1891. He was city solicitor of Fall River in 1880, being elected every year there-

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after until 1889, with the exception of 1886. In 1889 he was elected mayor on the Republican ticket and was re-elected the following year. He was appointed a mem -. ber of the State Ballot Law Commission in 1897. In 1898 he was nominated as a judge of the Superior Court but declined the nomination. June 16, 1882, he married Caroline S., daughter of Eli and Julia A. (Sessions) Thurston.

Jackson, Dr. John Henry, physician and surgeon, a son of John and Sarah (Cun- ningham) Jackson, was born at Lee, Penobscot county, Me., March 26, 1838. His ancestors came from England and settled in Massachusetts about 250 years ago; his grandfather, John Jackson, was a soldier in the Revolution, entering the army when quite young. Dr. Jackson obtained his preparatory education in the academy at Litchfield, Kennebec county, Me., then entered Colby University at Waterville, Me., receiving the degree of A. B. in 1860 and A. M. in 1863. He taught in the high schools of Maine and later in Wisconsin until 1865, when he entered the medical de- partment of Bowdoin College at Brunswick, Me., remaining three years and receiv- ing the degree of M. D. from that institution in 1868. He began practice at Vassal- borough, Me., continuing there until 1873, when he came to Fall River, where during the past quarter of a century he has had a large practice and become widely known as a successful physician. Dr. Jackson is a member of the Fall River Medical Soci- ety, and the Massachusetts and American Medical Associations. Since 1893 he has been professor of theory and practice of medicine in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Boston. January 29, 1862, he married Clara Wentworth of Waterville, Me. They have one son, Dr. R. W. Jackson, who is also a practicing physician in Fall River.

Jewett, William N., son of Nelson E. and Amanda M. (Leavitt) Jewett, was born in Providence, R. I., October 29, 1866. The family removed to New Bedford when he was an infant and he was educated in the common schools and in the High School, from which he was graduated in the class of 1882, and he then began his business life as a clerk in the heavy hardware business of Watkins & Handy and continued with Mr. Handy, who purchased the interest of Mr. Watkins, until the former's death in 1895. At this time Mr. Jewett was placed in charge of the business and has since conducted it with success. He married, in 1893, Edith H., daughter of Captain William Washburn, of Fairhaven.

Jones, Edward C., who died in New Bedford, March 16, 1880, in the seventy-fifth year of his age, was one of the ablest and most successful owners and agents of whale shipping that New Bedford ever produced, and for many years was prominently and closely identified with whaling interests. He was born in Nantucket, Mass., in 1805, and having removed to New Bedford at an early age received his education in pri- vate schools and at the Friends' Academy. Very early in life he began his business experience in a counting room, where he acquired habits of industry and a good knowledge of business methods, which contributed to the foundation of his subse- quent prosperity. When a young man he formed a copartnership with Capt. Elisha Dunbar, a whaling captain who had engaged in mercantile life, and under the name of Elisha Dunbar & Co., they carried on an extensive business as ship chandlers and agents, importers and dealers in bar iron, and attained a high standing. After the death of Captain Dunbar, which occurred in November, 1839, Mr. Jones continued the business alone and especially gave his experience and great executive ability to

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the management of his whaling interests with a view of increasing them largely ; this purpose he carried out during thirty years of close application, using great cau- tion in selecting officers for his ships with exceptionally profitable results and acquir- ing a large fortune. In his later years he relinquished the shipping business and devoted his time to the care of his other investments. He was a member of the board of directors of the Marine (now the First National Bank), and of the New Bedford Gas Light Company nearly from their organization. Although not college bred he was a man of culture and fine literary taste. He especially loved English literature and poetry. Mr. Jones was truly a man of sterling worth; he was of quiet, unobtrusive disposition, and had no ambition to shine in public office, the only position of this kind he ever held being as assessor of the town of New Bedford.

Jordan, Charles E., was born in the town of Thompson, Conn., November 23, 1833. His father, Lorenzo Jordan, married Sarah B., daughter of Joel Barnes, and settled in the town of North Attleborough, where he was known as a farmer; he died in September, 1894, in his eighty-seventh year. Charles E. Jordan married Mary S., daughter of Augustus and Lillis G. Haskill Holmes, and they have two sons: William H. and Lorenzo A. Mr. Jordan is one of the practical and successful farmers of his town, serving as selectman and taking an active interest in school and church matters, and has ever advanced the best interests of his town and its people.

Keith, Frank P., is descended in regular line from Rev. James Keith, the first minister of Bridgewater. which is as follows: (1) Rev. James Keith, born 1643, died July 23, 1719; (2) Joseph Keith, born February 14, 1675, died September 27, 1730; (3) Eleazer Keith, born January 11, 1703, died April 16, 1794; (4) Lemuel Keith, born December 19, 1741, died September 13, 1821; (5) Eleazer Keith, born May 12, 1780, died May 6, 1863; (6) Charles E. Keith, born September 20, 1818, died August 27, 1897; Charles E. Keith married, November 26, 1839, Elizabeth Drake, daughter of Bartholomew and Betsey (Bonney) Drake. Mrs. Keith is still alive and a descend- ant from a family in England, 1360, and a lineal descendant of Thomas Drake, who settled in Weymouth, Mass., in 1635. Mrs. Keith was educated in Wheaton Female Seminary, Norton, Mass., and in her early life taught school in Easton for several years. Charles E. and Elizabeth had six children, of whom the fifth is (7) Frank P. Keith. and he was born in Easton, Mass., May 25, 1851, in the house that has been owned by the Keith family for nearly a century. The oldest house now standing in Easton was built in 1717 by Josiah, son of Rev. James Keith. His father in his early life taught school in Wrentham and Easton, but afterwards he became a farmer. For a number of years he was a member of the superintending School Committee and in politics he was a staunch Democrat, having always voted that ticket, his first vote being for Marcus Morton, and he claimed that his vote elected him governor of the State. He missed but two gubernatorial elections and no presidential vote. Mr. Keith was an honored member of Paul Dean Lodge of Free Masons and always took a deep interest in matters pertaining to that frater- nity. On November 27, 1889, he celebrated his golden wedding and the couple were the recipients of many congratulations and handsome presents. Frank P. Keith was educated at the public school and afterwards studied at the High School of Easton. He commenced work in 1869 for the O. Ames and Sons Corporation, as

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Our country and its people; a descriptive and biographical record of Bristol County, Massachusetts, Part 100

Author: Borden, Alanson, 1823-1900; Boston History Company, Boston, pub Publication date: 1899 Publisher: [Boston] Boston History Company Number of Pages: 1399

Author: Borden, Alanson, 1823-1900; Boston History Company, Boston, pub
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: [Boston] Boston History Company
Number of Pages: 1399