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grandson of Rey. Jloses Warren, who was the first minister to deliver a sermon in the town now called Hampden. Mr. Warren is a public-spirited man. interested in all good works, and he has served in many political offices. He was assessor twelve years. school commissioner several years, selectman three terms, and was represent- ative in the general court in 1\\5. for the towns of Hampden. Palmer. Ludlow and Wilbraham. He also served as deputy sheriff for sixteen years. In 1857 Mr. Warren married Elizabeth Sheldon. who bore him six children. Frederick A., De- Witt. Henry G .. Edward Morris, Mary Elizabeth and John L. Warren. Mrs. Warren died in 1874. Mr. Warren's sec- ond wife was Louise MI. Burley.
STOw. MARSHALL VOLNEY. D. o. Granville l'entre. Mass,, was born in the northern part of Granville. December 2G. 1934. a son of Volney and Charity ( Spellman) Stow. Volney Stow was also born on the old HUBBARD. GEORGE E., p. o. Westfield. Mass. was born in the town of Westfield homestead in the same town, and was a son of Elihu and Mary (Parsons) Stow. in 1871. His father, George Hubbard. was born in Westfield in 1827. and was a far- Elihn Stow occupied Pilgrim's Inn. which was located on the stage road from Albany lle married Clara Eddy. who bore Agnes M. and George E. Hubbard. George to Hartford, and it has remained in the him children as follows: Allen. Leora C., Stuw family for four successive genera- tions. About t750. Elhu Stow. jr., then NS. Hubbard married Janet Frerd. They
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have one son, George lliram IIbbard. Mrs. Red Man, holding an active membership in Hubbard died in March, 189S. each of these fraternal orders.
COSBY, ALFRED, p. o. Fairfield. Mass., was horn in England. October 11. 1834, a son of James and Eliza Cosby, and was edu- cated in the schools of his native town. When fifteen years of age he learned the trade of pottery ware and brick making, and he also for a time kept a hotel. 1874 he came to America and settled in Westfield, remaining there three years, and then moved to Russell and built a board- ing house, which he conducted for six years. Later on he built the comfortable house known as the Cosby hotel in the southern part of the town of Russell. in a qniet and attractive locality, overlooking the Westfield river valley. It is a resort much frequented by sportsmen. When twenty years of age Mr. Cosby married Jane Young, who bore him eight children : Maria (wife of George Boakes). Alfred, Harry G., Walter, Lillian M., Arthur H .. Abraham and Ephraim Cosby. After the death of his first wife Mr. Cosby married Julia Louise, daughter of Joseph and Ellen Tower, of Windsor, Mass.
MURTIMORE, WILLIAM, D. 0. Russell,
IlRINS, IRA O., D. o. North Blandford, Mass., was born in Sturbridge, September 11, 1852, a son of William C. and Esther A. (Burleigh) Higgins, whose children were Corridan. Edith, Ira O., Herbert C. and Lee W. Iliggins. William C. Iliggins was a millwright in early life, and after- ward became a manufacturer of baskets. lle enlisted in Co. 1, 46th Reg., as a pri- vate, and was promoted to corporal. lle died May 15, 1885. Ira O. Iliggins was edurated in the common schools, and later was associated in business with his father. About two years previous to the death of the elder Higgins copartnership was formed and three of the sons purchased their father's interest in the basket fac- tory, which they continued four years. Since that time Ira O. and Lee lliggins have conducted the business as sole pro- prietors. They manufacture baskets of all kinds. deal in agricultural implements and lumber, and own
and manage
land. On about sixty acres of farm
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married Jeunie. danghter of Charles
born Bobb. Three children have been
Mass .. was born in England. April of this marriage : Earl, Mabel and
1834. = of John and Elizabeth Mortimore. who
came from England
family 1534 and set- with their in
tled the northern
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William was educated in the schools of his native place, and married Sarah Pitts, also a native of Eng- land.
Mr. Higgins is a member of Chester lodge. No. 161, 1. O. O. F. Ile is active in church work and is a member the of the Second Congregational church, hav- ing served as one of its trustees for the last three years.
COONEY, JOHN E .. D. o. Blandford. Mass.,
Noon after his marriage he came was born in Somers. Conn .. April 17. 1862, to America, where he worked at his trade a son of Patrick and Margaret (Dunn)
Their of millwright and machinist, in the em- Cooney, both natives of Ireland.
ploy of John R. Smith & Co.
Later on children were James, Thomas, John E.,
he worked for the Chapin & Gould and Frank, Mary. Maggie. William and two who Chester Paper companies. In 1890 he re- died in infancy. Patrick Cooney was a tailor in his early life, and came to this country, settling in Somers in 1840, and in Hampden county in 1875. John E. tired from mill work and has since resided on his farm. abont two miles north of Russell village. He makes a specialty of stock raising
and deafing in live and Cooney lived in Connectient until he was dressed heeť. Mr. Mortimore's wife died ten years of age. when he moved to Jencks- in 1872. Their children were William, ville, where he remained three years and then came to Blandford. When fifteen
John, Elizabeth, Sarah, Emma. Lucy. George Henry. and one other now deceased. years of age he began work on a farm and Mr. Mortimore takes an active part in local was so employed for eleven years, until he formed a partnership with his brother aairs .. although he has never asplred to political honors. His son. George II. Mor- Thomas In n general mercantile business in timore, has served as selectman of Russell, Blandford. After two years he purchased and Is n prominent Mason, Odd Fellow and his brother's Interest and carried on the
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business alone until 1900, when he sold out boru to them. Ethel and Hazel Willcutt. to his brother, William Cooney. Mr. Cooney Mr. Willentt is a charter member of the Is netive in town and county affairs ; has Acqui tribe, Improved Order of Red Meu served as treasurer of his town, and at No. 145. in which he holds the position of present is chairman of the board of select- junior sagamore. Ile is a trustee and men. IIe is a member of the Huntington treasurer of the M. E. church of Chester. lodge, I. & 1. M., and of Woronoco tribe. 1. O. R. M. He takes an especial interest in educational work and is a contributing and supporting member of the Congrega- tional church
MOORE, LUCENE O .. p. o. Montgomery, Mass., was born on the farm where he now lives, December 23, 1849, a son of Ochter- long A. and Sarah A. Moore. Ilis father was a farmer and manufacturer of whip lashes and machine belts, and was the first man who attempted to manufacture short belts from waste leather. Lucene O. Moore was educated in the schools of his native town. and at Wilbraham academy. When twenty-two years of age he formed a partnership with his brother. Elmer S.
EASTWOOD. BENJAMIN S., p. o. Hunting- tun. Mass .. was born in England. March 7. 1550, a son of Benjamin and Ann East- wood. Ilis mother died when he was very young and his father came to America, settling in the eastern part of the state, and later moved to Ilampden county where he died in 1899. Benjamin East- Moore, in the meat business in Russell. Four years later he returned to the old homestead. where he has since resided.
wood was a clergyman of the Episcopal church and was rector of a parish in Paw- tucket for twenty-five years. Benjamin S. carrying on general farming and owning Eastwood was given a goud common school and controlling abont 225 acres of land. education. and when fifteen years of age Ou June 11. 1871, Mr. Moore married Lil- he was employed in a general store in lian G .. daughter of Apollos and Delina Northampton. Ile also was in the em- Moore. Ten children were born of this pluy of the Thomas Mig. Co. for seven- marriage : Wilbert T .. Alice Belle. Dana teen years, and settled in Chester in 1891. Ilere he carries on general farming. mak-
Scott, Mabel Lillian, Ilelen MI., Lester L .. Percy R. Florence B., Angenette D. and ing a specialty of sheep raising, and he Grace Emily Moore. all of whom were born on the old homestead farm. Mr. Moore
owns about 100 acres of land. On Septem- ber 19, 1871. Mr. Eastwood married Adelle takes an active interest in town and coun- Munson of Bloomfield. Y.
N. Three ty affairs, and is now serving as chairman of the board of selectmen. Ile has been selectman. with the exception of one year. since 1884. Ile is one of the charter mem- daughters were born of this marriage : Annie (wife of David E. Ileffer), Adelle and Edith Eastwood. The second daugh- ter is a school teacher in Montgomery. Mr. bers of Montgomery grange No. 45. a mem- Eastwood is a member of Seneca lodge, No. ber of Springfield Pomona grange, and also 55. F. & A. M., of Torrington, Conn .. of of the State grange.
St. Paul's chapter. R. A. M., and of Bos- ton commandery. K. T.
WIL.1.CUTT. FRANK A .. p. a. Chester.
Mass .. was born in Chester. March 24. pool. Eng .. who came to America in ISIS, 1457, a son of Alphens and Julia A. (Grif- settling in Charlestown, Mass.) and Susan fin Willentt. and was educated in the Clemerson, his wife. who died in IS99. public schools of that town When twelve George died in 1871. John C. Maguire years of age he began work. assisting his learned the shoemaker's trade and in 1852 father, who then was connected with the he came to Monson, where he conducted a
bridge department of the B. & A. railroad. and later he worked in the emery mill and bedstead factory in Chester. When twenty- eight years of age he engaged in a general grocery and provision business at Chester. which business he is now conducting with gratifying success. Mr. Willeutt married Goldsboro.
Carrie E Harwood.
shop for over thirty years. Ile is now engaged in farming and also in the real estate business. In 1862 Mr. Maguire en- listed in the 46th Mlass, regiment of in- fantry. and fought with his company in the battles of White Hall. Kingstown and He was discharged July 29,
Two children were 1863. He is a member of the Grand Army
MAGUIRE. JOHN C .. p. o. Monson. Mass., was born in Hingham. February 2, 1837, a son of George Maguire (a native of Liver-
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of the Republic. On September 5, 1857, pertain to the advancement and welfare of Mr. Maguire married Margaret A. Skid- bis town or of its people. Ile married more. Their children : Frank F., Arthur Nettie H. Moore, of Palmer, Mass.
G., Everett L., Ilattie S., Ella L., John H., Charles M. and Edward L. Maguire.
RUGGLES, CHARLES S., D. o. Three Rivers, Mass., was born in Fitchburg, August 25, Clentock)
BARKER, LOUIS G., D. o. Three Rivers, Mass., was born in Shutesbury, May 6, 1866, a son of Franklin and Arvilla ( Mc-
Barker. After acquiring an ordinary education in the public schools he
1862. Ilis father, Dr. Silas Ruggles, was a descendant of Samuel Ruggles of Rox- first engaged in farming. In 1897 he start- bury, one of the number with Lamb & Co., ed his present ice, coal and wood business, who made the Indian purchase in 1687, and made claim to ownership of the tract of land that 110W includes the town of
which he has since conducted with excel- lent success. Mr. Barker is a member of the Masonic lodge of Palmer, and of Willl- mantie Tribe of Red Men.
Palmer. Dr. Ruggles married Harriet, daughter of Adam Fay, of Barre, and set- TWISS, JOHN F., p. o. Three Rivers, Mass., was born in Palmer, June 23, 1854, tled in Palmer in 1866. Charles S. Rug. gles acquired a common school education a son of Francis and Mary (Foley) Twiss. and afterward engaged in various lines of lle obtained a good common scool education, husiness at different times, among them and his first employment was as railroad heing the carpenter's trade, which he station agent. IIe engaged in his present learned thoroughly and became a practical livery, hack and trucking business in 1880. workman. Naturally, he afterward be- He served four years as postmaster dur- came a contracting builder, which has ing the Cleveland administration ; was been his leading occupation since 1889. Mr. elected selectman in 1890 and served for
Ruggles is a member of the Thomas lodge of Masons. Hampden chapter, Washington conneil. River chapter, O. E. S., and of the Royal Arcanum. On August 26, 1890, he married Arabelle Knox, of Palmer. They have three children.
WILSON, JOHN. D. o. Three Rivers, Mass .. was born in Glasgow, Scotland. February 9. 1851. and came to this country in 1869, settling in Holyoke. Ile learned the tin- smith's trade in Scotland, which he has since followed. In 1874 he removed to Palmer and opened a tin shop. In 1892 he became proprietor of a general store and has since managed both enterprises with satisfactory results. Mr. Wilson is a mem- ber of the Palmer lodge, 1. O. O. F., of the
C'ANTY, TIMOTHY W., p. o. Chicopee, Mass .. was born in Chicopee, February 15, 1854. a son of Dennis G. and Mary A. (Leahy ) Canty, who were the parents of ton children, four now living viz : Dennis G., Timothy W., Joseph P. and Catherine A. Canty. Mr. Canty's father was a grocer A. O. T. W., the Improved Order of Red and carried on business in Chicopee for Men, and of the Union Evangelical church. more than fifty years and at the time of his death. in 1889, he was succeeded by his son, Timothy. The latter was educated in the schools of Chicopee and in Burnett's Business college at Springfield. He was
On October 4, 1874, he married Agnes Me- Kay, of llamilton. Scotland. They have two children living. James and Maude May Wilson.
HIAYNES, CHARLES P., p. o. Three Rivers, associated with his father until the death Mass .. was born in Monson. August 12, of the latter. and, since that time he has 1865, and received a good common school carried on business (general grocer and education. Subsequently he engaged in various lines of business with fair success. and in 1880 started a box manufacturing
feed denleri alone. He also owns a farm near Springfield, Mr. Canty is interested in Chicopee polities and has taken an active and lumber business at Three Rivers, part in town and city affairs. He has which he conducted until 1900. Mr. served as chairman of the democratic town Haynes is interested in all measures that committee, was deputy sheriff three years.
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seven years, and was again elected in 1900. On February 28, 1884, Mr. Twiss married Ellen 1. Kerrigan, daughter of Joseph Kerrigan, of Palmer. They have seven children living: Frank K .. Joseph, who died at the age of five years: Mazzie, Belle. Nellie, Edith, John and Richard Twiss. Mr. Twiss is a member of the order of Red Mon, the United Order of Workmen and of the Knights of Columbus.
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and also has taken an active interest In ad- mental in establishing the Longmeadow vanring school and educational work.
water works system. In January, 1871, he married Ellen C., daughter of Michael
KING. HERMAN WALTER. p. o. Kast Long- meadow. Mass,, was born at loosae Tunnel, Oninn. Seven children have been born of Mass .. January 21. 1870, a son of Francis this marrlage: Lavina 31, Ellen C., Cora M .. Thomas J. twho died in his nineteenth year). Josephine. Joseph W. (who died at two years of age), and Franklin Benja- min Watters. W. and Fannie ". ((lyne) King. The family trace their descent from English an- restors. the pioneer of whom settled in Charlemont In the early part of the seven- teenth century. Herman W. King was edu- rated in the schools of Worcester, and
MORGAN. JOSEPH. p. o. West Springfield. Mass .. was born on the old Morgan family homestead in West Springfield. November 23. 183%, a son of Nathan and Fannie i('voley) Morgan. Nathan Morgan was a
afterward became a practical farmer. Hp is a member of the Royal Arcanum and of the East Longmeadow grange. On Jann- ary 22. 1859. Mr. King married Mlona &, lieutenant in Hampden Grays militia, and Watson. They have two children, Alice Merle and Harry Walter King. was killed when forty-five years of age. Joseph Morgan was educated in the Spring- field Classical school and Wilbraham acad- mmy. taking a special course in mathemat- ies. He then began the study of law and was admitted to the bar in 1868. He began practice in Springfield, continuing two years and then engaged in the real estate busi- Mr. Morgan has traveled exten- sively and is the owner of orange and IST5. he married Addie M. Lewis of West- field. who died in 1890. leaving one son, Francis C. Morgan, a pupil in the Spring- field high school. In 1891 Mr. Morgan mar-
HITCHCOCK. JonN G., p. o. Longmeadow. Mass .. was born in Fort Covington. N. Y .. May 25. 1530, a son of Myron and Mary Goldsmithi Hitchcock. le acquired his early education in the public schools of Fort Covington and Ogdensburg. After leaving school he learned the cloth maker's trade and in 1550 moved to New York city, where he was engaged in importing and manufact- lemon groves in California. On January 1, uring men's furnishing goods. After thir- teen years that business was disposed of and in 1874 he came to live in Long- meadow. in iso0 he went to Denver. Cul. and built a knitting and weaving mill. Two ried Mattie E. Dickinson, of Northampton.
veas later he returned to Longmeadow and has since been engaged in the manufacture of sweaters. Mr. Hitchcock is a member WAKEFIELD, FRANK I'., p. o. Merrick. Mass .. was born at Randolph. Vt., July 31. 1533. a son of Eli (a native of Connecticut) of the Congregational church of Long- and Cynthia (Greene) Wakefield. He was meadow. on May 24. 1964. he married given a good common school education, and Hannah 1 ... daughter of Dimond Chandler, at the age of 21 years (1854) he came to of Longmeadow. Thirteen children have West Springfield and was employed as been born of this marriage, seven of whom brakeman on the B. & A. railroad. After are now living. viz. : Mary L. (wife of E. two years he was promoted to conductor.
J. Radasch. a merchant of Springfield, but residing In Longmeadowi. Frederick ( .. llarriet A. Buell N .. Madaline and Anna (' Illtrhcock.
Serving on passenger and freight trains ten years. After this he was employed in the company's office and is now towerman. having been in the service a total of forty- five years. On August 7. 1559. Mr. Wake- field married Mary, daughter of William Lunch, a native of London, England. Five children were born of this marriage, only 014 of whom is now living. Homer D .. an employee of the B. & A. R. R. company. On August 20. 1890, Homer D. Wakefield married Annable Paysant (of Canada) by whom he has one daughter. Mande Wake. firkl.
WATTERS THOMAS D., p. o. Longmeadow. Mess .. was born in Longmeadow. December 19. 1552. a son of John S. and Margaret Well Watters, and a grandson of John W. Watters, the latter a native of Ireland. John S. Watters was a carpenter and build er, and came to Longmeadow in ISIS. Hle lind! July 20. 1879. Thomas 1x Watters was educated in the schools uf Longmeadow and afterwards learned the carpenter's trade with his father. He has served as TOIRTILLATTE, MARCH'S LAZER, p. O. member of the water board and was instru- Merrick, Mass, was torn in Tolland, Conn.,
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January 4. 1542. a son of Angusius and was master of the lodge of Railroad Train- Mary ( Howe) Tourtellotte. Ile was edu-
cated in the schools of Stafford Springs and
Wilbraham academy. Ilis first business ven- ture was in the milk trade in lamp- den county. in which he was engaged
for
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years.
Ile
next
was
em-
ployed for twelve years with J. S.
Carr & Co. as a commercial traveler. and in the meantime he bought what was called the Merrick farm. After severing his connection with Carr & Co, he has turned his attention to his farm, and he also built several blocks and about 100 houses in Springfield. In 1876 he purchased what is known as the "Bear Hole" property, naw a very popular summer resort. In 1873 he first engaged in his present mer- cantile and ice packing business. He has a plant in New Salem, with a storage capac- ity of 15.000 tons of ice. For four years Mr. Tonrtellotte was councilman in Spring- field, serving at the time the changes were made on Main street and the building of the Longmeadow railroad was being carried on. HIe has been in charge of the West Spring- field water works since July, 1000. Mr. Tourtellotte is an industrious man and attends strictly to business, having never taken n vacation. Ile is a member of Hampden lodge of Odd Fellows, On Janu- ary 1. 1864, he married Belle C .. daughter of Joseph C. Marsh.
men, On March 2, 1875. he married Lizzie MEvoy, of Brookfield, by whom he has five children : Annie, wife of Walter Smith of West Springfield : Henry, who died when fourteen years of age; Goldie, Charles and Esther West.
CROSS, HARRISON MILLS. P. o. Merrick, Mass., was born in New Lebanon, N. Y., October 14. 1864. a son of John S. and Caroline ( Mills) Cross, John S. Cross was a native of Sand Lake, N. Y .. and came to Ilampden county in 1889, afterward work- ing at his trade of wagon making. Harri- son M. Cross obtained his education in the Cannan and Nassau (N. Y.) public schools, and at the age of seventeen years went into the employ of the Northern l'acific railroad company and was injured in a wreck on that road. In 1887 he came to West Springfield and was employed as a fireman on the B. & A. R. R. In 1802 he was given charge of an engine, and is now running the afternoon freight to Worcester. Mr. Cross is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Div. No. 63, of Springfield. On October 23. ISS9, he mar- ried Lena Mattoon, by which he has one son. Lewis Benjamin Cross.
TRIPP. FREDERICK A .. D. o. Merrick, Mass .. was born in Bloomington. 111 .. August 27. 1861, 1 son of Ethan and WEST, CHARLES HENRY, D. O. Merrick. Mass., was born in Monson, June 11, 1852, is a native of Massachusetts and by occupa- Frances ( Armstrong) Tripp. Ethan Tripp a son of Henry Herman and Julia Maria ( Knowlton ) West. Henry West was a na- tion a locomotive engineer. Ile was on the Chicago, Alton & St. Louis road. the R. tive of Rensselaerville, N. Y., and came to W. & O. rond, and for nine years was in charge of the New England & Woonsocket railroad as general foreman. Ile is still living and resides in Springfield. Frederick A. Tripp received his education in the schools of West Springfield, and on Febru- ary 16, 1879, he entered the employ of the B. & A R. R. as fireman, under his father. After five years he was given an engine,
lampden county in 1840. For a time he was engaged in farming and then went on the railroad as brakeman. being afterward promoted to conductor on the B. & A. road. in which capacity he served four years. For the past twenty-five years he has been engaged in teaming and Is now living in Spencer, Charles HI. West was educated in the schools of Silverstreet, Smithville and and for the past three years has been in Monson. and for two years was employed in the passenger service, now running between Springfield and Albany, Mr. Tripp is a member of the lampden lodge of Odd l'e]- lows. and of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, DIvision No. 63. of Springfield. October 15. 1884. he married Jeanette Louise, daughter of Cyprian besoe, a na- n cotton mill before he was appointed bag- gagemaster at Spencer. This position he held for one month and then went on the Norwich & Worcester railroad as brakeman. In 1871 was employed by the B. & A. in the enpacity of conductor, Mr. West Is a member of Tekoa lodge of Odd Fellows, No. tive of Canada. The Desee's are a family 138 of West Springfield, and for two years of euglneers, Cyprian being one of the old
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est engineers running on the B. & A. sys. charge of an engine, and is at the present trm.
time on a passenger switcher. lle ran an
THINIK, LYCURGUS VAN BUREN. D. O. Mer- old wood engine for a year and a half and rick. Mass., was born in Millbury. N. H. is the oldest engineer in active service in Ilis father, Olney Cook, was a native of the the Springfield division of the road. On April 22. 1873. Mr. Goff married Julia A., daughter of Samuel Annable, of Belcher- town, Mass,, who was a prominent man of his town and a former selectman. same town and for many years was a noted hotel keeper. He also was an influential man in town affairs, being tax collector and chairman of the board of assessors for a number of years. Lycurgus V. B. Cook was ALLYN. ALBERT A .. p. o. West Springfield, Mass, was born in Becket, a son of Harvey and Hannah Perry) Allyn. His father died in 1861. upon which Albert was educated in Pelham and Belchertown, in the public and private schools. After leav- ing school for one year he was engaged in farming and in 1954 came to Springfield, adopted by Samuel B. Allyn. of Holyoke. where he learned the mason's trade. After lle was edneated in the public schools in Holyoke and after leaving school began work : farmer. Hle purchased his pres- ent farm in November. INDI. and in con- nection therewith carried on a milk husi- ness. He has sold off about sixty acres of his land for building lots and is now en- gaged raising and dealing in fancy poultry. On December 13. 1883. Mr. Allyn married Kate. daughter of Henry Bacon, of Chi- copee. They have three children ; Inth, Marion and Leslie Allyn. During his life- time. Henry Bacon was a machinist. em- ployed by the James T. Ames Co., being in one department forty-two years. He died in IN92. a short time he removed to Amherst and thence to Belchertown and was engaged in farming and lumbering for the next thirty years. He then moved to Burnston. where he conducted a hoot and shoe manufactur- ing industry for a year and a half, retiring from the same on account of ill health. In I^^7 he came to West Springfield and with his son purchased some real estate. They started a coal. wood. grain and grocery business, which they carried on for six years, when the coal business was sold to Mr. C. D. Farnsworth and the grocery and grain business to C. D. Clark Since that time Mr. Cook has been engaged in building and dealing in real estate. He was as- sessor in Belchertown for several years. and was a member of several appraisal boards of different railroads in that local- ity. In West Springfield he has been so- lectman. overseer of the poor, and is now serving as assessor. In 1>52 Mr. Cook married Florence. daughter of Moses ('rosier. a native of Belchertown. Two children were born of this marriage. Frank E .. who died when young, and Edwin D. Cook. Mr. Cook is a member of the order of F. & A. M.
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