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president in 1889-90. In 1885 he was elected a member of the College of Pharmacy at Boston. His father was Capt. Levi Jenney Snow, born in Mattapoisett in 1799, and for many years a successful whaling captain. His mother was Mary Meigs, daughter of Joseph Meigs of Mattapoisett. Mr. Snow was married, January 11, 1866, to Sarah E., daughter of Daniel J. and Sarah W. Lewis of Fairhaven, and they had three children: An infant son (deceased), Morton Meigs (deceased) and Gertrude Lewis Snow. Daniel J. Lewis represented the district of Fairhaven in the State Legislature for three successive terms. He was born of old Puritan stock in Plymouth, Mass., February 8, 1810. His wife was born in Plymouth, January 29, 1811, and they had these children: James, Albert, William, Lothrup, Sarah, Lothrup and Mary
Solomon, J. M., was born in Attleborough, February 3, 1855, a son of James M. and Rebecca (Parker) Solomon. His father was a practicing physician in Attle- borough. Dr. Solomon was a lineal descendant of King Philip, the Indian chief. Dr. Solomon was educated in Attleborough and is a graduate of Columbia Medical College. He began his practice in Dover, N. H., and in 1887 established his office in Boston, now located at No. 2A, Beacon street. He makes a specialty of treating cancers and tumors. In 1874 he married Sara Augusta, youngest daughter of Hon. Alcott Hardon of Attleborough. She received her education in Attleborough, Prov- idence, and at the Greenwich Academy, afterwards taking a full medical course. Mrs. Solomon stands high in her profession, and is considered to be one of the lead- ing lecturers in medicine; she makes a specialty of treating diseases of women, and has an office in Boston, also in Attleborough. They have three children: Jesse M., Raymond H. and Florence Augusta, who graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Boston in 1896. Dr. and Mrs. Solomon are erecting a sanitarium for the care of their patients, which will be the most complete of its kind in the State of Massachusetts.
Sowle, Andrew Hicks, son of Capt. Edward and Hannah (Hicks) Sowle, was born in the town of Westport, Bristol county, Mass., August 31, 1843. After leaving the public schools Mr. Sowle, in 1861, went to California, where he was engaged in min- ing until 1865, when he returned east and located in Bristol, R. I., where he was employed in a rubber works until 1889. He then removed to Westport Point, where he has since resided. Mr. Sowle has been a member of the Board of Health, also selectman of his town, and was superintendent of construction of the road that was built from Westport Point to the beach in 1893. December 29, 1872, he married Eleanor Cordelia, daughter of John D. and Rhoda (Allen) Brownell. Mrs. Sowle traces her ancestry to Nancy Brownell, who came to this country from Scotland with two sisters and settled in Adamsville, R. I. The line of descent from Nancy Brown- ell, the first American ancestor, and from whom all of that name in this vicinity de- scended, is as follows: Nancy 1 Ichabod," George," George M.,4 John D., Eleanor Cordelia. "
Spare, John Vigneron, one of the leading merchants of New Bedford, was born in that city, October 28, 1849, a son of John Spare, M. D., and Susan V. Mason, his wife. His father is not in practice in New Bedford, but has followed the medical profession for over forty years. Mr. Spare attended the public and high schools of New Bedford, and not long after completing his education, enlisted in the United
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States navy (1865) as surgeon's steward, being assigned to the Mahaska in the Gulf Squadron, his father being then surgeon of that ship. After leaving the navy he was employed as a clerk in the New Bedford post-office three years, and in 1873 in- vested his capital in the establishment of a small dry goods business on County street, near Kempton. He had all the qualities which should be possessed by the success- ful merchant, and by indefatigable industry and characteristic enterprise, rapidly placed the business on a firm foundation. Several times the stock was moved to better located and larger quarters, and finally Mr. Spare opened his present store on Purchase street, and here employment is given to a force of from thirty to thirty-five clerks constantly, the store comparing favorably with the best department stores in Bristol county. The Spare family has been well represented in New England from the first, members of it being among the earliest settlers in the vicinity of Canton, Mass. Mr. Spare has been a member of the G. A. R. since 1868. February 20, 1879, he married Hattie M., daughter of Captain Andrew Snow of New Bedford, and they have four children: Chester V., Romeyn A., Arthur F., and Louisa S.
Sperry, Andrew M., was born in New Haven, Conn., April 24, 1830. His father, Edwin Sperry, was a native of Waterbury, Conn., and the family trace their descent from Lemuel Sperry of Sperry's Farm, Woodbridge, Conn., who was one of the pio- neers of that town. Edwin Sperry married Mary Miles and through life was en- gaged in the cooperage trade at Waterbury, Conn .; he died in 1893. Andrew M. Sperry was educated at Waterbury, and worked in the button shops until seventeen years of age. when he learned the harness maker's trade. In 1854 he came to North Attleborough and entered the employ of Whitney & Bailey, jewelers, and in 1856 entered the employ of Harvey Richards; in 1860 with Tift & Blackinton, and in 1863 was foreman for Tift, Whiting & Co. In 1865 he entered the employ of Smith & Ginnado and remained with them until 1885, during which time, in 1873, he estab- lished his present business of undertaking, associated with C. E. Smith until his death in 1887, after which he conducted it alone until his son was old enough to as- sist him, and was the first man in the northern part of Bristol county to embalm the dead and at the present time is employing the most scientific and approved methods in caring for the dead. In 1851 he married Augusta, daughter of Philo and Annie Abbott, who died in 1865, and he then married, in 1867, Adelaide G., daughter of Nelson and Eunice Fisher, and they have one son, Henry Nelson Sperry, junior member of A. M. Sperry & Co. Mr. Sperry is one of the self-made men of his town, serving as coroner seven years, is a member of Bristol Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter, and Bristol Commandery, and Aurora Lodge of Odd Fellows, being the third oldest member of that lodge.
Spooner, Edward Greenleaf, son of Edward P. and Nancy (Toby) Spooner, was born in Fairhaven, October 16, 1849, and when he was an infant the family removed to Rochester, Mass., where he attended the common schools until sixteen years old. While attending school he worked during vacations and at odd times at the granite and marble cutting trade, and at the early age of seventeen went into business for himself as a granite and marble dealer. He was honored at different times during his residence in Rochester by appointment to offices in the town government, and was made a justice of the peace by Governor Long. He served as town clerk, treas- urer and collector of taxes for five years, being the youngest man who ever held the
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office of treasurer. In 1885, wishing to put his energies to better use in a larger field, he removed to Fairhaven and built the building in which he now conducts his business in granite and marble monumental work. He is a member of Acushnet Lodge, I. O. O. F., and of Concordia Lodge, F & A. M., holding membership in the Chapter, Council and Commandery at New Bedford. He is also a member of the A. O. U. W. Mr. Spooner was married in 1880 to Cecelia, daughter of C. E. Smith of Rochester, and they have two children: Edward G. and Harold S. Mr. Spooner is a descendant on different lines of four old Puritan families; the Spragues, Wins- lows, Aldens and Whites. He is also a descendant of William Greenleaf, who held the first commission as high sheriff under the colonial government and who supplied the furniture used in General Washington's camp at the siege of Boston. Mr. Spooner has now in his possession one of the tables used. His maternal great- grandfather, Levi Rounseville, was captain of the minute men in Freetown and answered to the call of Lexington.
Spooner, Edwin Sears, is a lineal descendant in the eighth generation from Thomas Spooner, who came to this country from England in the Mayflower in 1620. He is a son of Barnibuss and Mary (Votough) Spooner, and was born in Acushnet, Bristol county, Mass., February 4, 1838. His first business experience after finishing his schooling was at ship carpenter work in New Bedford and Fairhaven, where he was employed for three years. He then removed to Taunton and engaged in the meat business on his own account on Berkley street, at which location he remained for sixteen years. In 1882 he bought his present farm and has since been successfully engaged in farming. June 17, 1861, Mr. Spooner married Mary A. Hardin, and three children were born to them: George F., Adeline B., wife of George P. Booth, and Sarah T., wife of Edward Folger of New Bedford.
Stanley, Hon, Stephen, was born in North Attleborough, June 11, 1842, a son of Stephen O. Stanley, also a native of the same town, whose family were among the pioneers, his ancestors taking part in the Revolutionary war. Stephen O. Stanley married Betsey, daughter of Artemus Stanley; he died in 1875. Hon. Stephen Stanley was educated in the common schools and learned the jeweler's trade. In 1861 he enlisted in the 7th Regiment band, being discharged in 1862, when he went to New York for two years, and from there to Woodbury, Conn. In 1871 he came to Attleborough Falls and went into the jewelry business with his brother, in which he still continues. In 1864 he married S. Anna, daughter of Sylvan and Susannah Stanley, and they have one son and one daughter: Jesse F. and Alice F. Mr. Stan- ley is one of the conservative men of the town, taking an intelligent interest in school and church matters, serving as selectman, assessor, overseer of the poor and member of the School Committee. For two terms he was in the Legislature, in 1889 and 1890, and has ever advanced the best interests of his town and its people.
Stanton, Albert G., son of Giles E. and Hannah (Bebee) Stanton, was born in Nantucket, Mass., March 20, 1829, and very early in life removed with the family to New Bedford. His father was a cooper by trade, a member of the Society of Friends, and a just, upright man, well known in New Bedford for many years. Mr. Stanton was educated in the public and high schools of New Bedford and worked at the carpenter's trade in New Bedford until he was twenty years old. About this time gold was discovered in California and he became one of the "forty-niners," sailing
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around the Horn in the brig Cyrus, Capt. Ira B. Studley, and he remained there about four years, most of the time in the mines. After his return he went into the retail grocery and provision business with Robert A. Sherman, under the firm name of Sherman & Stanton, but later sold his interest in this business and in 1859 started alone in a building which he had erected at the corner of Grinnell street and Acush- net avenue and in which he still conducts a business. He has always taken a deep interest in public affairs, and both before and since the incorporation of the city has been frequently before the public in different positions. In 1878 he represented Ward 6 in the Common Council. Mr. Stanton is a member of an old New England family which has been prominent in this section for over two hundred years, many of his ancestors being Friends. He married Ruth A., daughter of Benjamin Gifford, and they had two children: a daughter who died in infancy and a son, Irving G. Stanton, born March 8, 1860, still living.
Stanton, John, a member of the Board of Police Commissioners, and one of the leading shoe dealers of Fall River, is a native of Ireland, and came to this country with his parents, Luke Dillon and Maria (Lynch) Stanton, when five years of age. They located in Fall River and his father, who was a cultured gentleman, conducted a successful private school in that city for many years. When but eight years old Mr. Stanton began work in the cotton mills. He was first employed in putting in roping, then became successively a doffer, then third-hand and second-hand in the Robeson Mill. Later he accepted a position as overseer in the Watuppa Mills, where he remained nearly three years. In 1870 he left the mill and took a position in a provision store conducted by William A. Kennedy, and three years later began the shoe business in a small way in the Batty building on Borden street. The en- ergy and ability with which he conducted this business soon began to bear fruit, and owing to the demands of a constantly increasing trade he was soon obliged to move to larger quarters at 86 Main street, whence he removed to his present store at 253 South Main street. Here he conducts an extensive retail and wholesale trade and has also established a store at 1602 North Main street and another at 267 East Main street. Since 1896 he has been president of the Kelley Shoe Company of Fall River, a corporation in which he is extensively interested and which employs about sixty workmen. Mr. Stanton has long been prominent in Democratic political circles of Fall River. In 1880 he was nominated and elected by a large majority to the State Legislature where he served on the committees on election laws and manufactures. He has been Democratic member of the Board of Police Commissioners since 1894, appointed first for one year and reappointed for three years. He is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Stanton married Annie, daughter of Daniel Sullivan of Fall River, and they had three children, all now deceased.
Stevens, Frank Shaw, banker and cotton manufacturer, was born in Rutland, Vt., August 6, 1827. He was educated in the district schools and began business life as a clerk in a country store in Westfield, N. Y. Later he went overland to California with forty other miners, but not finding the gold field profitable he joined Henry Durfee in the occupation of teamster. He next engaged in the restaurant business and in running a stage line between Placerville and Sacramento, Cal. In 1854, upon the consolidation of the California Stage Companies, he became vice-president
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of the organization and in addition was made superintendent of a division. In 1866 he returned to New England and settled in the village of Swansea. He became in- terested in large business operations in Kentucky. He was president of the Globe Street Railway Company; of the Fall River Merino Company; of the Metacomet National Bank; and a director in various other local corporations. He was elected by the Republican party a State senator in 1884, and a delegate to the National Re- publican Conventions of 1884, 1888, 1892 and 1896. He gave to the village of Swan- sey in 1890 a town hall with tower, bell and clock; it contains an audience room with a seating capacity for 500 persons, a room for the public library and a selectmen's room. It is known as the Stevens Memorial Hall; is located near his own residence, stands as an ornament to the village and will remain a fitting memorial to the liberal benefactor. Mr. Stevens was married in July, 1858, to Mrs. Julia A. B. Birch of Swansea, widow of James E. Birch, and after her death married Elizabeth R., daughter of Joseph and Eliza Case, on April 22, 1873. Mr. Stevens died April 25, 1898, while this work was going through the press.
Stone, William Holden, liveryman, a son of Luther and Hadassah Stone, was born July 18, 1819, in Bridgton, Me. He spent the first twenty years of his life on his father's farm and attended school a few months during the winter season. When twenty-one he removed to Stoughton Mass., where he began the livery business, an occupation which he has since followed, and with the exception of Mr. Perry of New Bedford, is the oldest liveryman in Bristol county. He next moved to Chelsea, Mass., engaging there in business, then went to Boston and remained there seven years as a liveryman. In 1873 he began the livery business in a very small way in a building to the rear of the Gunn estate on Rock street in Fall River. From there he moved to the Hawes property back of the Brown building, where he remained until his present quarters on Bank street were built. At this place, with his son, W. I. Stone, as partner, under the firm name of W. H. Stone & Son, the business has been in- creased and buildings enlarged until they now have all the modern conveniences and appliances of a first-class stable. Mr. Stone was married in 1845 to Eliza B. Linfield of Stoughton, Mass., and in 1895 celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage with interesting entertainment. They have three children: William I., Jennie E. (wife of Arthur E. Davis of Worcester, Mass.), and Frank F. Stone of Boston. William I. Stone, junior member of the firm, was married in 1878 to Hat- tie J. Goodman, daughter of Chester and Lucy (Durfee) Goodman, and they have two children: Roy and Laura L.
Studley, John Hallet, son of Allan and Hettie (Baker) Studley, was born in the town of Dartmouth, Bristol county, Mass., July 20, 1854. His education was ob- tained in the public schools of his native town and at an early age he was apprenticed to the blacksmith's trade, which vocation he followed for ten years in this vicinity. He then shipped aboard a whaling vessel for three years, after which he returned home and was engaged in the fish business for a number of years. For the past six years he has devoted his time to agriculture. October 21, 1879, he married Eliza- beth J. Holthem of Portsmouth, England. and they have one son, Frank A.
Sturtevant, Edward Bela, merchant and postmaster at South Dartmouth, was born in that village, November 10, 1855, a son of Alden C. and Mary (Davis) Sturte- vant. He completed his education in the common schools and then began his busi-
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ness experience as a clerk in the grocery store owned by Edward F. Potter, with whom he remained five years. He then, under the direction of his father, learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for a period of sixteen years. Mr. Sturte- vant engaged in his present business in 1888 and has been very successful. In poli- tics he is a staunch Republican. President Harrison appointed him postmaster of South Dartmouth in October, 1889, and he has since held that office. Since 1894 he has been town auditor. He is a member of Acushnet Lodge No. 41, I.O.O.F. In May, 1875, he married Lucy E., daughter of Charles and Eunice (Smith) Gifford of Dartmouth. Two children have been born to them: Charles G. and Fanny I.
Sturtevant, William Francis, son of Alden C. and Mary J. (Hinkley) Sturtevant, was born in New Bedford, Mass., June 18, 1852, and in 1854 moved with his parents to South Dartmouth, where the latter still reside. His father is a carpenter and builder. Mr. Sturtevant received a common school education, and on April 27, 1870, began learning the trade of painter in New Bedford with William C. Parker, with whom he remained four and a half years. Afterward he was associated with Eben J. Kempton until 1883, when he bought out his employer and still continues the busi- ness. He is a leading house, ship and sign painter, frescoer, decorator and dealer in paints, etc., and has built up a successful trade. He is a member of Star in the East Lodge, F. & A. M., of Adoniram Chapter, R.A.M., of New Bedford Council, R. & S. M., of Sutton Commandery, K. T., of Pacific Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Annawan Encampment, I.O.O.F., of Stella Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah, of the Knights of Pythias, of New Bedford Relief Club, No 1, New Bedford Chapter No. 49, Eastern Star.
Sullivan, Cornelius, son of Jeremiah and Hanorah (Sullivan) Sullivan, was born in the county of Cork, Ireland, November 1, 1850. He attended a school taught by an elder brother and worked on his father's farm until he was sixteen years old, at which time he came to America, settling in Hancock, Mich. He worked in the copper mines in that vicinity for a period of four years and in 1871 came to Fall River. He decided to learn the stone cutting trade, and with this end in view en- tered the employ of Gillman Bros., Charlestown, Mass., with whom he remained three years. He then engaged in journeyman work, and while working on the American Linen Mill received an injury which destroyed the sight of one eye, and rendered him unfit to follow his trade. Upon his recovery he went into the coal office of Edward Barrett as bookkeeper and after a service of two years entered the employ of Quinlan, Leary & Company, wholesale liquor dealers. In 1886 he en - gaged in this business for himself, first locating on Plymouth avenue, thence remov- ing to the corner of Second and Wade streets, and thence to his present location at the intersection of Rodman and Main streets. Mr. Sullivan has had a remarkable record as a member of the Board of Aldermen, having served for ten consecutive years. He was first elected in 1886 from the Fourth ward. In March, 1898, he was elected by joint convention as water commissioner for a term of three years. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Clover Club, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Celtic Literary Association. He is regarded in business circles as a man of sound principles and financial integrity. November 5, 1873, he married Julia, daugh- ter of Timothy Murphy of Fall River, and they have nine children: Timothy J, Annie F., Mary Elizabeth, Boetius, Matilda, Cornelius, jr., Jeremiah Augustus, Will- iam Matthew and Alfred.
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Sullivan, Daniel D., postmaster at Fall River, was born in Boston, in that part called Charlestown, November 1, 1841, and came to Fall River with his parents in 1844. He attended the public schools until the age of nine years and then obtained employment in the Troy Cotton Mill, which at that time had but five and one-half pairs of looms and he operated one-half pair of them. Two years later he went to the Que- quechan Mill, working under Capt. James Brady. In 1854 his parents moved to that part of the city now known as Globe Village, which was then in Tiverton. R. I. In 1869 he embarked in the grocery business with Edward Harrington (Harrington & Sullivan). He continued this business until 1875, when he was appointed assistant assessor, which office he resigned after a few months to accept a position as United States census taker. Later he engaged in the undertaking business with an office on South Main street. Since his appointment as postmaster this has been conducted by his sons, James E and Michael H., under the firm name of D. D. Sullivan & Sons. Mr. Sullivan has prospered in life and has displayed rare executive and administra- tive ability in all his business relations. He has been active in politics as a Demo- crat for many years, and has attained strength, influence and popularity, not only in his own party, but as a public spirited citizen, interested in every movement destined to promote the public good. From 1884 to 1891 he was a member of the Democratic State Central Committee, and in 1891, a member of State Central Commit- tee at large. He was an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1888, and a congressional delegate to Democratic National Convention at St. Louis in 1892. Mr. Sullivan has always encouraged the recognition of the younger element of his party. For many years he has been president of the Daily Globe Publishing Company. He has been a member of the Young Men's Irish American Temperance Society since 1877; was one of the founders of the Clover Club, and is a director of St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum and of the Fall River Board of Trade.
Sullivan, John B., contractor, son of Timothy and Honora (Harrington) Sullivan, was born June 24, 1847, in Ireland, where he received a common school education. In 1867 he came to America and settled in New Bedford. He learned the stone ma- son's trade, which he followed until 1882, when he began contracting and building, a business he has since pursued with great success. Among the many notable build- ings which he has erected are St. Mary's School, St. Mary's parochial residence on Summer street, sixty feet of the tower of St. Lawrence church, St. Mary's Home, St. Mary's chapel, No. 8 Engine House, Phillips avenue and Brock avenue school houses, etc. He is also engaged in quarrying, having a stone quarry on the Hatha- way road, and is heavily interested in real estate in the city. Mr. Sullivan is a trus- tee of St. Lawrence parish, a member and one of the organizers of the Master Build- ers' Association, and a member of the New Bedford Board of Trade, the Plymouth Club, and the Holy Name Society of St. Lawrence Church. In August, 1872, he married Miss Margaret Sullivan, of County Cork, Ireland, who died leaving one son, Mark E., now a member of the City Council and associated with his father in business. In September, 1884, Mr. Sullivan married Katherine E. Sullivan, and they have two children: Mary and Frank.
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