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Dea. Seth Littlefield m., May 31, 1858, Sarah C., dau. of Ira and Mercy (Clement) Bragg, b. Croydon, July 3, 1830. Mrs. Littlefield's maternal grandfather was William Clement, a soldier of the Revolution, and first taxed in Croydon in 1806. The Braggs were an Ipswich (Mass.) family, settling later in Croydon. A younger brother of Mrs. Littlefield, Elmer Bragg, was a corporal in the Ninth N. H. V., and was greatly beloved by his comrades. He was wounded at Spottsylvania, taken prisoner, and after months of suffering and starvation was exchanged only a few days before his death. Deacon Little- field res. in Croydon until Feb. 12, 1869, when he moved to his present home, which he bought of his brother-in-law, Joshua Hemphill. In these nearly thirty years of citizenship he has established an enviable reputation for strict integrity and upright living, a man whose judgments are based on sound convictions, the result of careful investigation and broad thinking. Both Mr. and Mrs. Littlefield are devoted workers in the church. Children :
I. Anna Maria, b. Croydon, Dec. 1, 1859 ; graduated from Colby academy, and from the Woman's Medical college of Penn- sylvania, and is now in successful practice in N. L. Dr. Littlefield inherited her mother's artistic temperament, and before entering on her medical career was for a few years teacher of drawing and painting at Colby academy. She is an expert botanist, and has a remarkably complete collection of the flora of this region, with accompanying illustrations painted from nature. Withal, she has a tender, womanly
ANNA M. LITTLEFIELD, M. D.
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nature, and in the sickroom is nurse and physician well.
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2. Ira Seth, b. N. L., Dec. 1, 1873 ; graduated from Colby academy, where he gave particular attention to preparation for his profession as a surveyor, a line of business in which he displays an especial aptitude.
LONGLEY, HENRY H .- Henry H. Longley, who d. at his home in Elkins, Nov. 11, 1895, was b. in Chittenden, Vt., Dec. 22, 1824, the son of Emery and Jerusha (Hartshorn) Longley. At the age of 19 he enlisted as a marine in the U. S. navy, and served nearly four years on the Ohio. He was in several engagements during the Mexican war ; and again, in the Civil war, enlisted from Wilton, serving three years in Company C of the Eleventh N. H. V. He was wounded at the mine explo- sion, Petersburg, Va., and his son has a fragment of the blood- stained regimental flag that was so valiantly fought for in that fearful crater. In 1866 he moved his family to N. L., and for two years assisted his father-in-law, who was then superin- tendent at the town farm. In 1868 he purchased the Asa Haskins place at Scytheville, where his widow and son now res. Mr. Longley m., May 12, 1849, at Fitzwilliam, Martha M., dau. of Elhanan and Weltha (Lake) Preston, b. New Ipswich, Sept. 11, 1829. Children :
I. Charles Augustus, b. New Ipswich, Jan. 7, 1851 ; d. Aug. 17, 1853.
2. Fred E., b. Mason, July 25, 1852 ; is a seventh degree Granger, and secretary of Kearsarge grange at Wilmot for several years ; can go but one step higher in the order of the Sons of Temperance ; has taken a four years course in the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific circle, for which he holds a diploma. He is an enthusiastic horticulturist, has the best private collection of minerals in Merrimack county, is inter- ested in scientific pursuits generally, and is a contributor to the Popular Science News, published at New York.
3. Lucy Emma, b. Wilton, 1854 ; d. Manchester, July 6, 1863.
LORDEN, DANIEL, DENNIS, MICHAEL, AND WILLIAM .- Between 1855 and 1866 four families of Lordens settled in N. L. They were industrious, and had comfortable homes, but before the end of this period had all removed from town. Daniel now res. at Lebanon, Dennis and Michael in Salisbury ; these all m. in Ireland, before coming to America. William m. a sister
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of Timothy Crowley, and now res. in Brazier, So. Lawrence county, N. Y. In the Catholic cemetery at Elkins are buried Margaret Lorden, d. July II, 1859, aged 16 years ; Michael Lorden, d. June 10, 1860, aged 23 years ; " E. & M., children of D. & N. Lorden." Nellie, dau. of Dennis Lorden of Salis- bury, m. Willie, oldest son of George W. F. Hayes [350]. John Lorden, b. Ireland, 1843, was one of the New London boys who went out with the Eleventh N. H. V. ; was wounded at Fredericksburg and Spottsylvania, Va. ; appointed corporal ; mustered out, June 4, 1865 ; now res. in Salisbury. The late Michael Lorden of Salisbury, commissioner of Merrimack county, was a son of Michael Lorden of N. L. and Salisbury.
LOVERIN, JONATHAN L .- Jonathan Loverin, who res. on the Elder Seamans place a few years, removing thence to Tilton, where he is engaged in the livery-stable business, is the son of Jonathan Loverin, whose widow m. (2) Capt. Stephen Davis [340]. His wife is Roxana E., dau. of James and Mary (Dodge) Todd [388]. Children :
I. James Maitland, d. Feb. 4, 1871, aged 7 years.
2. Fred, m., and res. in Buffalo, N. Y.
3. Willie, d. May 29, 1872, aged 2 weeks.
4. Wenona D., res. at home.
MANAHAN, NEWTON. - Newton was the only one of the children of John Manahan [357] who retained a residence in N. L., and carried on the home place after the death of his parents. Diligent in his calling, kind-hearted and obliging, he was a man who made and retained friends. Newton d. May 7, 1888, and his widow now res. in the cottage on the Colby farm. Children :
1. Grace Helen, b. Aug. 27, 1852 ; m., Jan. 1, 1873, George P. Sholes ; res. in N. L.
2. Cora, m. Eugene C. Derby ; res. in N. L.
3. Lottie, m. Warren T. Lewis of Boston. Child : (1). Harold, b. March 15, 1887.
McCONNELL, ROBERT. - Robert McConnell is the son of Stuart and Margaret (MacKinsey) McConnell of Tatama- goushe, Nova Scotia, b. May 17, 1832. His grandparents were Scottish emigrants, with the thrift and industry characteristic of that hardy people. Robert learned the saddler's trade at Truro, N. S., and Bangor, Me., and worked in Saco and Bid-
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deford, Me., and Concord and Manchester, before settling in N. L. in 1861. Soon after coming here he joined the McCutch- ins Guards, and in August, 1862, laid aside his saddler's tools for the soldier's musket and bayonet. Enlisting in the Eleventh N. H. V., he was appointed corporal of Company F, and served with that regiment until his transfer to the Veteran Re- serve Corps in March, 1864, receiving his discharge July 13, 1865, at Elmira, N. Y. Since the war he has been a member of the Messer Rifles, rising from sergeant to second lieutenant. He is a member of Anthony Colby post, G. A. R., and has held every office but adjutant, serving as commander in 1890 ; also a member of Heidelburg lodge, I. O. O. F. He is cus- tom harness-maker for the country for twenty miles around, yet always ready to lend a helping hand to neighbor or friend in time of need. He m., Feb. 4, 1856, Margaret L., dau. of Sewall and Harriet (Woodman) Milliken of Scarborough, Me., b. June 12, 1831, both of her grandfathers being soldiers of the Revolution. Their large family of children were reared in habits of industry, and have reaped the reward that skilled intelligence always commands. Children :
I. George W., b. July 15, 1858 ; m. Clara E. Miller of Wash- ington, Ill., and res. in Chicago, where he holds a responsi- ble position in the shipping department of Dwinell, Wright & Co. Children : Jessie, Robert M.
2. Fanny Lillian, b. Aug. 19, 1860; head bookkeeper in the Boston office of Dwinell, Wright & Co.
3. Abba M., b. Jan. 3, 1863 ; a skilful modiste ; res. at home.
4. Annie Cora, b. Sept. 29, 1865 ; res. in Providence, R. I ..
5. Josie M., b. April 16, 1867 ; m., Aug. 9, 1893, Robert B., son of Robert and Maria McLane of Cambridge, Mass. ; res. Cambridge, where Mr. McLane is a druggist. No children. 6. Blanche, b. Feb. 19, 1871 ; stenographer of Globe Savings bank, Chicago.
7. Angie M., b. July 29, 1874 ; res. at home.
McDOEL, JAMES. - In 1858, James McDoel of Goffstown bought of Samuel Gardner the original Joseph Messer farm on Morgan hill. James and his wife Lucinda, and his parents, William and Ellen E. McDoel, res. there several years.
MCFARLAND, GEORGE R. - Jonathan McFarland (properly MacFarland), of Scottish parentage, from one of the small Highland tribes, was b. Oct. 12, 1801. He was a shipsmith
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and blacksmith, and res. in Blue Hill, Me., where he d. Sept. 24, 1849. His wife, whom he m. Oct. 12, 1824, was Prudence Herrick (akin to the Herricks of N. L.), who bore him twelve children and d. Sept. 28, 1851. George Roswell, ninth child of Jonathan and Prudence, b. Aug. 14, 1842, came to N. L. from Lowell, Mass., in February, 1861, to attend the academy. When Captain Sargent visited N. L. on his recruiting tour for the First New Hampshire regiment, the name of George R. McFarland was the first enrolled from this town. He was mustered in May 2, 1861, for three months' service, and serv- ing out the full term faithfully, was discharged Aug. 9, 1861. He then spent a year at the academy, but when the urgent call for more troops came he unhesitatingly obeyed. Re-enlisting in the Eleventh N. H. V., he was appointed corporal of Com- pany F. In the battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864, Corpo- ral McFarland was wounded, and was still in the hospital, May 13, 1865, when he received his discharge. He res. in Lowell, Mass., until September, 1866, then returned to N. L., and followed his trade as blacksmith in the Manning Seamans shop on Colby hill. In the spring of 1867 he bought of Wil- liam S. Messer his place on Morgan hill, farmed for two years, and in the fall of 1869 sold to the present owner, Moses Messer, having purchased of Irwin Cate (brother-in-law of Charles S. Whitney) the Jesse Baker house and blacksmith shop at Scytheville. Here he res. until 1878, when he sold to Ben- jamin G. Everett and removed to Kansas, locating near the town of Eldorado. After two years of Western experience he returned to N. L., and entered the employ of the New London Scythe company. In the spring of 1883 he purchased the Isaac Bunker place on Pleasant street, where he has since res. He continued in the employ of the Scythe company for a few years; then resumed his trade as blacksmith in connec- tion with his farming, and in late years has been very suc- cesful as a market-gardener. Warm-hearted, generous, and impulsive by nature, he has made many friends. Mr. McFar- land m., May 9, 1861, Catharine Augusta, dau. of the Levi R. Nichols who afterwards lived in N. L. Mrs. McFarland was a tireless worker, devoted to her family, and zealous in all good causes. She d., after a brief illness, Nov. 6, 1897. Children -:
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I. Hubert Judson, b. May 11, 1869 ; graduated Colby academy ; is a civil engineer ; m., Dec. 23, 1890, Laura May, dau. of Reuben and Isabella Carver of Roxbury, Mass .; res. in Everett, Mass. Children :
(1). Helen Rae, b. Dec. 29, 1893.
(2). Vera May, b. May 19, 1897.
2. Nelson Bayard Nichols, b. July 15, 1871 ; m., July 4, 1894, Clara L. Pickard of Penacook ; res. for a short time in the John J. Sargent house on Pleasant street, which he greatly improved, then removed to Penacook.
MESSER, ADELBERT .- Adelbert, younger of the surviving children of Jacob Messer [362], after his marriage res. on the Nathaniel Pettengill place on the stage road to Sutton. Upright in business, consistent in conduct, giving to the duties of citi- zenship thoughtful consideration and intelligent action, he in many respects occupies an enviable position in the esteem of his fellow-citizens. Mrs. Messer is the only dau. of Charles and Lydia (Messer) Crockett [457], and was educated at Colby academy. Children :
I. Ina Malora, b. April 16, 1873 ; frail in health from childhood, she has received her education chiefly at home, under her mother's supervision. She is an excellent botanist, and pos- sesses fine musical and literary taste.
2. Anzell Crockett, b. Jan. 9, 1882 ; student at Colby academy.
MESSER, LIEUT. AUSTIN W .- Austin W., youngest son of Hon. Richard H. Messer [363], was employed in the scythe shops, and followed his father on the Austin Morgan place. He enlisted Aug. 9, 1862 ; was appointed first lieutenant of Company F, Eleventh N. H. V., Sept. 4, 1862. His health was very poor at the time he entered the service, and he was unable to endure the hardships of army life ; was honorably discharged Sept. 29, 1862, and d. Nov. 14, 1880. Anzolette (Whitmore) Messer is the dau. of Clapp Sumner Whitmore, b. Lebanon, Oct. II, 1841 ; since her husband's death has res. with Mrs. Adna S. Fowler. Their only child was,-
I. Lucy Imogen, b. Nov. 14, 1861 ; d. Oct. 3, 1862.
MESSER, BENJAMIN F .- Benjamin, youngest son of Timothy and Phebe (Dow) Messer [266], res. after his marriage in the John Messer house on the road from Burpee hill to Otterville ; then sold to William Mills and removed to Suncook. He en- listed Aug. 19, 1862, in the Tenth N. H. V., and d. at Suffolk,
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Va., March 20, 1863. Celinda (Wallis) Messer res. with her children at Hill, where she d. March 3, 1887. Children :
I. Charlie V., b. N. L., Sept. 27, 1857 ; d. Hill, Aug. 16, 1882.
2. Walter B., b. Suncook, April 5, 1860; m., Oct. 20, 1888, Sadie R. Ash, and res. at Hill. Children : Charlie V., Mary M.
3. Frankie B., b. Suncook, May 30, 1863 ; d. July 20, 1866.
MESSER, DEA. EDWIN F .- One of the most respected and influential citizens of the present generation is Edwin Francis Messer, oldest son of Jacob Messer [362], who has inherited in large measure the family traits of self-reliance and determi- nation. He res. for a few years after his marriage in the Perley house, opposite his present dwelling, to which he removed in 1871. Always thrifty and industrious, and blessed with a most capable wife and helpful children, he has made the "Pleasant View " a truly hospitable home for summer guests, and to-day owns one of the best residences and farms in the town. He was chosen a deacon of the church Dec. 3, 1882. Children :
I. Laura Angie, b. Dec. 17, 1866; d. April 22, 1897. Hers
ยท was a beautiful Christian life, devoted to the service of those she loved ; her death was the only grief she ever caused.
2. Lizzie E., b. May 17, 1868 ; res. at home.
3. Herman P., b. Aug. 14, 1869 ; res. at home.
4. Elmer F., b. Aug. 30, 1874 ; res. at home.
5. Mary A., b. Sept. 10, 1876; member of the class of 1899, Colby academy.
6. Jennie B., b. Dec. 16, 1879; member of the class of 1899, Colby academy.
7. Charles S., b. Oct. 17, 1881 ; student at Colby academy ..
MESSER, FRANCIS P .- A good son, a faithful soldier, a kind husband and father, and a reliable citizen, is the record made by Francis P. Messer, the son of Enoch and Salome (Wood- ward) Messer [361]. He enlisted in the Eleventh N. H. V., and served till the close of the war ; then married and took up his residence on the homestead. With the development of the summer guest business this location became a favorite one, and the " Maple Grove House " now bears little resemblance to the original dwelling. Mr. Messer is a member of the Messer Rifles, of Anthony Colby post, G. A. R., and the New London grange. He is superintendent of the Otterville Sunday school, and a leading supporter in the religious services. In
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all his undertakings he has the cordial co-operation of a devoted wife, and the loving service of his children, and is happiest in his home life. Mrs. Messer is a dau. of the third John Wil- liams [399]. Children :
I. Alice E., b. Feb. 19, 1867 ; m., Feb. 18, 1893, George Hayes, and res. in N. L.
2. Elmie M., b. Feb. 4, 1869 ; m., Oct. 4, 1887, Lewis S. Bris- bin ; res. in N. L.
3. Gertrude E., b. April 14, 1871.
4. Flora D., b. Nov. 12, 1877.
5. Harold E., b. Aug. 13, 1889.
MESSER, JOHN M .- John, oldest son of Enoch Messer [361], followed William Mills in the cottage on the Otterville road now occupied by his widow. Like so many others of his name and blood, he enlisted in the Eleventh regiment, and was mus- tered out, June 4, 1865, as corporal. His health was seriously injured by the hardships of army life, and after years of weak- ness and suffering he passed away Dec. 13, 1895. No children were born to him, and his widow with her sister Ruth res. alone on the farm.
MESSER, JOSEPH C .- Joseph Colby was the son of Isaac and Martha (Stevens) Messer [263]. He was popular as a school- master, teaching in N. L., Hancock, and elsewhere, and had considerable success as an elocutionist and lecturer. After his marriage he was employed in the scythe shops, and res. at Scytheville. He d. May 6, 1860. Maria (Bunker) Messer, dau. of Isaac Bunker [330], now occupies a pleasant residence near the Four Corners, New London hill. Children :
I. Adelaide M., b. Aug. 1, 1852 ; m., Jan. 13, 1879, Moses A. Fellows; res. in N. L.
2. Isabelle A., b. Nov. 12, 1856; m., Jan. 2, 1877, Herman A., son of Oliver Russell of N. L.
3. Josephine H., b. Dec. 8, 1869 ; d. Aug. 12, 18go.
MESSER, JOSEPH H. - Joseph H. Messer, a lifelong resident of this town, and a prosperous and worthy citizen, is the oldest son of Samuel and Thirza (Battles) Messer [265]. Thrifty and industrious, frank in manner, sincere in word and deed, a true friend and genuine neighbor, he is a credit to the family name. His first wife, Celista, dau. of Stephen and Miriam Whittier [285], bore him two children, and d. Nov. 8, 1858.
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He m. (2) Judith, younger sister of Celista, and they occupy the Whittier homestead. Children :
I. Ella M., b. May 14, 1853 ; d. Sept. 14, 1876. Amiable in disposition, and estimable in conduct, she was beloved by all who knew her.
2. Lottie E., b. May 12, 1854 ; d. May 24, 1854.
3. Bertie H., b. May 10, 1863 ; d. Jan. 17, 1872.
An adopted son, Everett, m. Emma J., dau. of Moses Messer, and res. in N. L.
MESSER, MOSES. - Moses Messer is a descendant of another branch of the family than the other New London Messers, and is a son of the Isaac Messer who in the succeeding period res. in N. L. on Burpee hill. In 1869, Moses bought of George McFarland the farm on Morgan hill where he has since lived. He is a man of reserved temperament and thrifty habits, and has acquired a snug property with the aid of his provident wife, whom he m. Dec. 31, 1865. Sylvia J. (Lang) Messer is the dau. of William Lang, a brickmaker of Goshen, where Moses res. before coming to N. L. Children :
I. Emma Jane, b. December, 1867; m., March 5, 1887, Everett Messer, and res. in N. L.
2. Harvey Almon, b. January, 1877 ; d. Sept. 4, 1881.
MESSER, NATHANIEL .- One of the staunch and true men who have helped to maintain the high standard of citizenship set by the early fathers of the town, is Nathaniel, youngest son of Isaac Messer [263], and grandson of the pioneer Nathaniel. Broad-minded and progressive in matters of pub- lic welfare, diligent and careful for his own, he has been a worthy example to a family of boys that are a credit to their parents and the community. The little cottage on the Otter- ville road where this thrifty couple began their married life has been greatly enlarged and improved within a few years, and is a popular house with summer guests, who appreciate the home comforts and attractive surroundings. Children :
I. Alfred Jay, b. Aug. 11, 1857 ; m., Oct. 10, 1887, Mrs. Ellen (Bailey) French ; res. in N. L.
2. Elmer Gay, b. Nov. 14, 1858 ; res. at home.
3. Eli Davis, b. Aug 6, 1860; m. Annie Perkins of Andover, where they res. Child :
(1). Willie N., b. March 29, 1894.
4. Morton Page, b. Feb. 14, 1863 ; res. at home.
5. Oliver Manley, b. Feb. 14, 1873 ; res. at home.
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MESSER, RICHARD OREN .- The oldest son of Hon. Richard H. Messer [363] in many respects strongly resembled his dis- tinguished father. Kind-hearted, generous, devoted to his family, true to his friends, he was a man of rare worth and ability, who left the world better for his having lived in it. In business he was his father's trusted assistant in the works at Scytheville, acted as travelling salesman for the company, and for twenty-five years had charge of the shipping department and the teaming to Potter Place. He was a member of King Solomon's lodge and of Mt. Horeb Commandery at Concord. Oren Messer d. June 16, 1896, sincerely mourned in the com- munity where he had lived from his boyhood days. (The mother of Richard Oren Messer, Sally (Spaulding) Messer, was the dau. of Ira and Joanna Spaulding of Chelmsford, Mass., b. March 6, 1806, and of the seventh generation from Edward Spaulding, who came from England about 1630 and after brief settlement elsewhere was one of the petitioners to the General Court of Massachusetts Bay for the settlement of Chelmsford. These facts were obtained through the courtesy of Miss Mary Drew of Lowell, Mass., niece of Mrs. Messer, too late for insertion in their proper place.) Emily (Todd) Messer, dau. of Robert Todd [390], is a resident of Elkins, and her home is one of the pleasantest in the village. She has musical talent of a high order, and her voice, a soprano of remarkable range and purity, made her a valued member of the church choir, where she sang for many years. Children : I. Lura F., b. Feb. 18, 1856; m. (1), Feb. 19, 1880, Mark Fiske; m. (2), Oct. 1, 1884, Edward C. Mead, and res. at Everett, Mass., where Mr. Mead is a contractor and builder .. 2. Charlotte W., b. Nov. 13, 1861 ; m., June 11, 1890, Edward T., son of Thomas and Lucinda (Graves) Bartlett of Somer- ville, Mass., where they res. Mr. Bartlett held a responsible position with one of the largest musical firms in Boston, and through over-devotion to business developed a disease which soon ended a most promising career. He d. at Elkins, Oct. 26, 1896.
MESSER, MAJ. WILLIAM A .- The youngest son of Samuel and Thirza (Battles) Messer [265] had not quite attained his majority when he consummated two important acts. On the elev- enth day of August, 1862, he enlisted in the Eleventh N. H. V .; and nine days later he m. Mary H., dau. of Levi Nichols, a
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girlish wife who bravely bade her soldier husband Godspeed. Her trusting faith never faltered in the long years of anxious waiting till the war was over, and her native tact and energy have had no small influence in the prosperity that has come to them in the passing of time. The young soldier did daily duty with his regiment until they reached Bristoe Station, Va., when he was detailed as one of the guard at General Potter's headquarters, a dangerous and responsible post which was kept faithfully. He was mustered out June 4, 1865, and for a year worked in the scythe shops; then began farming on Morgan hill. In 1878 he bought his present farm, one of the choicest of locations at the head of Lake Pleasant, and in the annals of the summer guest industry " Red Gables " holds a prominent place. In April, 1882, Major Messer was ap- pointed to his present position of railway postal clerk. Major Messer joined the Messer Rifles at the time of its organization, was appointed corporal, reached the position of captain in 1878, and held that office until his appointment as major of the Third regiment, under Col. True M. Sanborn. He was the first commander of Anthony Colby post, G. A. R., in 1886 was assistant inspector-general on the staff of Commander-in- Chief Lucius Fairchild, and has held important positions on the staff of the department commanders of New Hampshire. He is also a member of the several local secret societies. Chil- dren :
I. Clara B., b. June 10, 1866; m., June 10, 1891, George Thurston ; res. at Elkins.
2. Myrtie K., b. Oct. 22, 1869 ; m., Sept. 1, 1894, Leroy, son of Charles Cochran of Orford ; res. in Concord.
3. Evarts W., b. March 3, 1872 ; m., April 7, 1897, Gertrude C. Hoyt ; res. in N. L.
4. Harry L., b. July 14, 1879 ; graduate of commercial depart- ment, Colby academy, 1897.
MESSER, WILLIAM S .-- William S. was the second son of Timothy Messer [266], and like his brother Stephen became one of the substantial citizens of his native town. He was a carpenter by trade, with a " knack " at odd jobs that made his little shop a popular resort for general repairs. Thrift and patient toil brought him a modest competency, and he asked no more of fortune. In 1867 he removed from his farm on Morgan hill to the village, having purchased the Marcus Sargent house,
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where he res. until his death, Oct. 16, 1897, after months of patient suffering. His first wife, Feronia (Fisher) Messer, sister of George Fisher [468], d. March 30, 1863, leaving a month-old infant. William m. (2), Oct. 7, 1863, Mrs. Nancy (Gross) Lovering of Springfield, dau. of Marden Gross of N. L. and widow of Moses Harvey Lovering. Since Mr. Messer's decease his widow has res. in Franklin. Mr. Mes- ser's only child was,-
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