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MESSER, ALVIN F .- Possessed of one of the finest and best equipped farms in town, blessed with a devoted mother and one of the brightest and most capable of wives, Alvin F. Messer, only child of the late Stephen Messer [363], has reason to consider that the lines have fallen unto him in pleasant places. Trained in habits of prudence and industry, a close and faith- ful worker, his has been a quiet, uneventful life,-something to be thankful for in these days of incessant rush and hurry. His special forte is as a teamster, and what time can be spared from his own extensive interests is more than filled with outside
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demands. Both Mr. and Mrs. Messer are charter members of the local grange, have been unremitting in their interest in its welfare, and are leading lights in its dramatic entertainments. The pleasant farmhouse at "Sunny Ridge " entertains a few favored guests each season, and has been the summer home of the Misses Brown, daughters of John Brown [119], since their own family residence was given up.
MESSER, AUGUSTUS S .- The second son of Hon. Richard H. Messer [363] has not been a resident of the town for many years, but his loyalty to Scytheville, the dearly loved home of his boyhood and early manhood, has led him to acquire exten- sive real-estate holdings in that pretty village, and made him an important factor in its future development. He was edu- cated at the early New London academy, and after a brief experience in the scythe shops was allowed to follow his natural bent for railroading. His early fondness for what proved to be his life work was evinced in the construction of a miniature rail- way along the banks of the river which flowed near his home, and while it lasted he was engineer, crew, and president of the " Blackwater railroad." At the age of eighteen he began his real career on the Northern railroad, which had then been in existence only a few years. But railroads grew fast in those days, and trainmen all over New England were smitten with the western fever during the '50 s. Mr. Messer was one of the victims, and during 1855 to 1864 rose from brakeman to con- ductor on what is now the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad. From 1864 to 1867 he was in the South, one of his earliest duties being the charge of a supply train for General Sherman in his famous march to the sea. In 1867 he came to Boston, but after a year's experience on a branch of the Old Colony road decided to give up railroading. Returning to New Hampshire he started in the lumbering business, but a broken ankle and six months' reflection brought a return of the western fever, and for a brief while he ran as conductor on the Union Pacific. Once more, and for the last time, he came East, and from 1869 to 1872 ran on the Chesuncook Valley railway. Then, back with the Old Colony road, he began his present run from Boston to Wood's Holl, Mass. Since 1889 he has had charge of the "Dude " train, which was put on for the benefit of business men whose summer homes are on Cape Cod.
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Nearly a half century of railroading has by no means exhausted Mr. Messer's physical endurance, and his portrait bears the marks of the rugged good-nature that has kept him young in spite of his years. Hard work, pluck, and perseverance have brought him a liberal measure of success, and that he may long live to enjoy it is the wish of his many friends. Mr. Messer m., May 29, 1855, Frances J., dau. of Otis and Harriet (Stockwell) Jones of Wilmot, and sister of Edwin A. Jones [489]. They res. in Milwaukee for seven years, then Mrs. Messer lived in N. L., in the cottage on the Austin Morgan place, while Mr. Messer was railroading in the South. They were in Pittsfield from 1869 to 1872, and since then have lived at Wood's Holl, where they have a delightful home. Two children have been born to them, one of whom d. in infancy ; the other, Frederick Harold, b. Sept. 10, 1868, d. Jan. 30, 1878.
MESSER, EVARTS .- The younger generation is rapidly com- ing to the fore in the management and development of the summer guest business, and Evarts Messer, oldest son of Maj. William A. Messer [507], has had ample opportunity to prove his capacity in this direction during the last few years. " Red Gables " not only occupies an unique location at the head of Lake Pleasant, but its enterprising proprietor has made it deservedly popular by his careful attention to the comfort and convenience of his guests. Like most of the young people, both he and his wife are Grangers, and he is also connected with the Odd Fellows. Gertrude (Sleeper) (Hoyt) Messer was b. in Wilmot, the dau. of David Sleeper.
MESSER, EVERETT H .- Everett, adopted son of Joseph H. Messer [505], m., March 5, 1887, Emma J., dau. of Moses Messer [506]. They res. in the Pleasant-street neighborhood for a year or two, and since then have owned and occupied the Jonathan Everett house at Elkins. Children :
I. Ella b. June 27, ISS8.
2. Unnamed son, b. April 30, 1890 ; d. May 19, 1890.
3. Sylvia E., b. June 28, 1895.
MESSER, ISAAC .- Isaac, son of Thomas Messer of Wilmot, and father of Moses Messer of N. L. [506], was a realty- holder in this town during his later years, and d. here April 2, 1882. Isaac m. (I) Thirza, dau. of Peter and Mary (Atwood)
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Hurd of Newport, b. Jan. 19, 1813, and res. in Wilmot, Sun- apee, and Goshen before coming to N. L., where he res. at Burpee hill on the farm now owned by Burke Whitney. His first wife d. in 1871, and he m. (2) Mrs. Lydia Rothwell. His widow m. Anthony Emerson, a shoemaker, and res. on the farm until she sold to Gilman H. Whitney. She is now living in Lowell, with children by her first husband. Isaac Messer's children were,-
I. Jane, m. Andrew J. Cutts, and res. at Newport ; is deceased.
2. Nathaniel P., m. Caroline Merrill ; res. in Newbury.
3. Amanda F., m. George K. Greeley, and res. in Sunapee ; both deceased.
4. Elisha H., unmarried, and res. in Newbury.
5. Moses, m. Sylvia J. Lang ; res. in Goshen and N. L. [506].
6. Harvey H., m. Louisa Whittaker, and res. in Goshen.
7. Alvin I., m., and res. in Milford.
MOREY, FRED .- The Moreys are a Wilmot family, settling in N. L. and Sutton largely because of marriage relations. Fred Morey of Elkins is the son of Solomon and Mary (Lovejoy) Morey, who res. on the "back road " to Wilmot Flat. Fred m. Antoinette M., dau. of Almon B. Whittier [54I], and has,-
I. Violet, b. Nov. 22, 1893.
2. Harold W., b. Jan. 6, 1896; d. Sept. 15, 1896.
MOREY, HORACE .- Horace Morey, b. June 6, 1839, son of John and Martha (Woodward) Morey of Wilmot and Sutton and grandson of Capt. Joseph G. Woodward [400], m., April 28, 1859, Sarah C., youngest dau. of Nathan and Lydia (Carr) Morey of Wilmot and Sutton. Thev res. in Canaan several years, were at Hanover for a time, and res. in N. L. on the Adeline Everett place. From here they removed to Sutton, where Horace d. Feb. 2, 1889. Since his decease Mrs. Morey res. with her youngest son in the Frank Pike cottage at Elkins. Children :
I. Edgar O., b. Jan. 23: 1861 ; m. Abbie, dau. of John W. Tay- lor [531].
2. Bertha E., b. Aug. 21, 1862 ; m., Oct. 6, 1880, George Smart of Wilmot ; res. in Wilmot, where Bertha d. June 14, 1884. Child :
(1). Bertha E., b. May 5, 1884.
3. Nellie M., b. Aug. 21, 1866 ; d. N. L., May 15, 1879.
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4. John W., b. May 1, 1870; d. May 27, 1879.
5. Fred A., b. March 31, 1875 ; d. June 7, 1879.
6. Frederic, b. Feb. 16, 1879.
MORGAN, RICHARD S .- Richard S. Morgan is the grand- son of Ephraim Morgan of Beverly, Mass., who with his wife settled very early in the neighboring town of Springfield and lived and d. there. Ephraim had seven sons, the youngest of whom, Eben, b 1800, m. Abigail Rowe of Candia about 1830. Eben res. in Springfield, and d. there in 1853; Abigail d. Springfield, 1890. Of their children, Mary Ann, b. February, 1831, m. Charlton W. Woodbury and res. in N. L. Richard S., b. 1833, was the third child of Eben and Abigail, and has been a resident of N. L. since 1876. He m. Olive N. Messer, granddaughter of Isaac Messer [263], b. in the Nathaniel Messer house on Burpee hill April 7, 1833, the only one of the children of George W. Messer who was born in this town. They res. in the Jacob Worthen house at Otterville, which Mr. Morgan bought of Mrs. Betsey Worthen, May 4, 1876. The barn was struck by lightning July 29, 1887, and burned, together with the outbuildings. Mr. Morgan rebuilt and has a thoroughly comfortable and cosy home, and one of the tidiest farms in that section of the town. He is bluff, hearty, honor- able in his dealings, and a thoroughly good citizen. Child :
r. Chester E., b. Dec. 16, 1861 ; m. Stella M. Perkins of Hart- land, Vt., and res. in Stoneham, Mass. Child :
(1). Lawrence A., b. April 25 (Easter Sunday), 1886.
MORSE, JOHN WILLIAM .- The Morse families of America trace their descent from seven Puritans of that name who set- tled in this country between 1635 and 1639. " A Memorial of the Morses," by Rev. Abner Morse, A. M., published in 1850, gives brief genealogical data of ten thousand descendants of the Puritan Morses, and numbers among them many who have won distinction in the learned professions as well as the hum- bler though no less honorable tradesmen and mechanics. According to this authority the name Morse (or Morss) is of Norman origin and of great antiquity, and in England has been borne by men of high official station. Anthony Morse, Sr., who appears to have been the oldest of the early emi- grants, settled in Newbury (now Newburyport), Mass., where he d. March 9, 1679-'80. Dea. Benjamin, his second son, m.
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Ruth Sawyer, and had Joseph, who m., Oct. 7, 1696, Sarah Merrill, and res. in Methuen. Joseph, Jr., b. April 30, 1700, m., April 17, 1727, Patience Peacock, and had eight children, the youngest of whom, Paine, b. Aug. 13, 1747, m. and had several children. Paine's oldest son was Merrill, b. Nov. 7, 1776, who m. Hannah Currier, and was a blacksmith in Amesbury, Mass. They had nine children, the eighth being John Currier, b. Feb. 6, 1816. John C. res. in Amesbury, and was an expressman. He m. Salina, dau. of William Morss of Newburyport, and d. Feb. 27, 1882. Their second child was John William, b. Sept. 6, 1847. John came to N. L. in 1869, as a student at the New London institution. He m., April 8, 1875, Sarah E., dau. of Luther M. Trussell [395], and carried on the Trussell farm for a score of years. Sarah (Trussell) Morse was educated at New London institution, and possessed artistic ability of a high degree. Her death, Sept. 5, 1881, left many friends to mourn her early demise. Mr. Morse m. (2), Sept. 9, 1883, Mrs. Frances (Kempton) Leach, b. Stockholm, N. Y., 1857, the dau. of Lucius and Lucinda Kempton. Francis m. (I), Feb. 1, 1879, William P., son of Benjamin F. and Apphia Leach of Newbury, b. Enfield, 1847, by whom she had a son, Walter B., b. Oct. 23, 1879, who res. in N. L. and is a member of the Cadet band. William Leach res. on the farm now owned by Joseph Fletcher on the Sutton line, and later at Burpee hill, where he d. March II, 1883. Since leaving the Trussell farm Mr. Morse has res. on Sum- mer street, and in the Greene French house on Colby hill. He is a worthy citizen of his adopted town, intelligent, pro- gressive in his thinking, and thoroughly posted on current topics. Morally, intellectually, and physically he is a credit to the name he bears. Children :
I. Luther Trussell, b. Aug. 10, 1876 ; res. in N. L.
2. Eliza G., b. January, 1878; d. Jan. 7, 1881.
3. Charlotte Elizabeth, b. Nov. 25, 1880; adopted by her aunt, Mrs. Mary (Trussell) Bennett; now res. at Colorado Springs, Col.
4. Francis E., b. July 13, 1884.
5. Alice, b. Nov. 23, 1885.
6. Ethel, b. May 13, 1889.
7. Celia G., b. June 24, 1891 ; d. Aug. 8, 1891.
8. Henry Howard, b. March 8, 1895.
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NYE, WILLIAM C .- William C., son of Newell J. Nye [513], is a farmer, and res. at Elkins. His wife, Mary E. Nye, is the dau. of Norman B. Adams [441]. Children :
I. Maude E., b. Sept. 17, 1875 ; m., Feb. 5, 1893, Frank W. Pressey ; res. in N. L.
2. Belle M., b. April 2, 1878.
3. Earle H. N., b. July 4, 1880.
4. Charlie A., b. June 20, 1882.
5. Emil S., b. Sutton Mills, Sept. 14, 1883.
6. Hazel B., b. Aug. 7, 1888 ; d. Aug. 16, 1891.
7. Beatrice M., b. March 15, 1891.
PEASLEE, PROF. FRANK J .- As student, professor at Colby academy, and as a citizen, Frank J. Peaslee has borne an hon- orable record in this town during the last quarter-century. A man of high ideals and sterling principles, loyal in his friend- ships and kindly to all, he left the community poorer by his loss as a citizen. Mr. Peaslee was b. in Newbury, Feb. 25, 1854, and graduated from Colby academy in 1877. For eleven years he did admirable work as professor of mathematics at his alma mater, resigning in 1888 to take charge of a school at Fall River, Mass. From 1893 to 1897 he was associated with a business college at Salem, Mass., and was elected superin- tendent of schools at Revere, Mass., early in 1897. In all his career Mr. Peaslee's work has been characterized by his dom- inant traits of faithfulness and thoroughness, coupled with the rare gift of simplicity and clearness in presenting a subject before his class. During his residence here he was superin- tending school committee for two years, and rendered valuable service in raising the work done in the schools to a broader plane of usefulness. He was strong and helpful in the church, and showed himself in every way a power for good in the community. Professor Peaslee m., Aug. 31, 1881, Alice V. Trow of Bradford, b. June 2, 1858. They res. in the Man- ning Seamans house, which Mr. Peaslee greatly improved, also at Burpee hill on the Jewett place. Of late years the family has spent the summer in N. L. Children :
I. Mary Grace, b. Aug. 13, 1882.
2. George Arthur, b. Aug. 4, 1883.
3. Ralph Eugene, b. Dec. 29, 1885 ; d. March 22, 1891.
4. Dana Newton, b. Feb. 7, 1888.
5. Harold Trow, b. July 16, 1894.
JOHN D. PINGREE.
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PEDRICK, SIDNEY M .- Sidney M. Pedrick, carpenter by trade and a thoroughly good citizen, has become a resident landowner at Elkins within the last decade. He has the re- spect and liking of his fellow-citizens for his genuine manliness and sturdy uprightness, and served on the board of selectmen in 1897. Mr. Pedrick was b. in Wilmot, Aug. 19, 1867, the son of Horace and Nancy (Ray) Pedrick and great-grandson of William Ray [277] by his son Moses, who m. Mary, youngest child of Samuel and Dolly (Brown) Prescott [134]. Joseph Pedrick, grandfather of Sidney, came from Beverly, Mass., and res. in Wilmot. Sidney m., Aug. 30, 1890, Nettie E., dau. of Matthew Emery of Wilmot and sister of Mason W. Emery [588]. Child :
I. Edith E., b. Aug. 29, 1894.
PHILBRICK, ANTHONY C .- Anthony, youngest son of Samuel J. Philbrick [371], succeeded to the home place, his two older brothers having died in the war. He is a hard worker, and is particularly skilful in the raising of vegetables. Laura (Ray) Philbrick, dau. of Asa Ray [375], was an energetic, industri- ous woman ; d. Oct. 2, 1892. Children :
I. Emmeline C., b. Dec. 14, 1877 ; m., Oct. 16, 1896, Ralph W. Preston ; res. in N. L.
2. J. Howard, b. Aug. 2, 1879.
3. Alice M., b. July 30, 1881.
4. George W., b. July 17, 1883.
5. Willie E., b. Jan. 31, 1885.
6. Sadie Eva, b. April 12, 1887.
7. Susie Elsie, b. April 19, 1889.
PIKE, FRANK-Frank, son of James Miller Pike [373], was the last of the Pike name enrolled as a citizen of N. L. In early manhood he was an attendant at the State Asylum for the Insane at Concord, and there met his wife, Ida (Brown) Pike, who was also employed there. They res. in N. L. in the family of Nahum T. Greenwood for several years, remov- ing in 1882 to Scytheville, where they owned and res. in the Samuel Greenwood house. Mrs. Pike was a bright, cheery woman, a fine musician, and generally popular. Mr. Pike was employed in the scythe works until they were closed, and now res. in Peabody, Mass. No children.
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PINGREE, ELWIN-Elwin, son of Walter Pingree [517], res. near his father on the Asa Pingree homestead, and is a steady- going young farmer. Children :
1. Leon Walter, b. May 28, 1894.
2. Elsie May, b. Sept. 12, 1897.
PINGREE, JOHN DOLE-There are but few of the pioneer set- tlers who have in the younger generation of their descendants a more worthy representative than is John, son of Nathan D. Pingree [516]. As boy and man he has lived in this town, and his course has been marked throughout by the same fear- less independence and resoluteness of purpose that strength- ened the arms of his dauntless sires in Revolutionary days. Unimpeachable in honor, true as steel to his friends, a staunch supporter of the church and its institutions, thoroughly loyal in his citizenship, genial and kindly in disposition, few men come nearer to the ideal citizen than he. He is a member of King Solomon's lodge, and has served his second term as mas- ter of the New London grange. Since his marriage he has replaced the historic Knowlton-Pingree dwelling with a hand- some modern house, ample and convenient in its appointments as a home as well as for the accommodation of summer guests. Mary Elizabeth (Waterman) Pingree is the dau. of Charles and Elizabeth (Adams) Waterman of Enosburgh, Vt., and a niece of Mrs. George M. Knight [494]. With her sister Min- nie (Mrs. Edgar F. Sargent) she was a ward of Mr. Knight, and her girlhood and early womanhood were passed in his family. She taught school several terms, and was a faithful and hard-working teacher. For a few years before her mar- riage she res. with her brother in North Dakota. Children :
I. Velma M., b. April 29, 1897 ; d. April 29, 1897.
2. George Nathan, b. April 28, 1898.
PRESCOTT, FRED O .- One of the busiest, brightest, and most energetic of the young men of to-day is Fred O. Prescott, only son of James D. Prescott below. From boyhood up he has been a tireless worker, and if push and pluck are the hand- maidens of prosperity, Fred is on the high road to successful attainment. His energy and ability have been recognized by his fellow-citizens in his appointment to various public offices, duties on which he has brought to bear the same executive force displayed in his own affairs. Both he and his wife are
JAMES D. PRESCOTT.
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members of the grange, and are popular in social circles. Mary (Knowlton) Prescott is the dau. of N. Columbus Knowl- ton [496], and inherits the vigorous temperament and sturdy self-reliance of that family. Children :
I. Ashley Gustine, b. May 12, 1SS6.
2. Carrie Luette, b. Feb. 7, IS93 ; d. May 6, 1897.
PRESCOTT, GEORGE S .- In common with the other New London Prescotts, George S. is a descendant of the emigrant James Prescott who settled in Hampton in 1665, the said James being a great-grandson of the James Prescott of Standish who in 1564 was ordered by Queen Elizabeth "to keep in readi- ness horses and armor." George S. is the seventh of the ten children of Robert S. and Almira (Melcher) Prescott of Hamp- ton Falls, and was b. Sept. 21, 1837. He m. (1), Nov. 26, 1859, Emma Cotton of Sandown, who d. in November, 1860. In the draft of August, 1863, he was among the allotted quota, but furnished a substitute for three years in the Thirteenth N. H. V. Soon after he removed from Sandown to Ames- bury, Mass., and there m. (2), Dec. 24, 1864, Laura D., dau. of John P. Sargent of West Amesbury, who d. Feb. 20, 1895. He is a carpenter by trade, a man of powerful physique, gen- ial and friendly in disposition. Some fourteen years since he purchased the Albert Worthen place on the westerly shore of Lake Sunapee, and within a few years has equipped and suc- cessfully managed one of the best summer hotels along the lake. The "Lakeside " occupies a commanding location a few rods from the steamboat landing of the same name, and with its magnificent view and ample facilities for enjoyment is deserv- edly popular with the city folk. Mr. Prescott's children are,- 1. Agnes G., b. March 3, 1872 ; m. D. W. Starratt of Boston, Mass.
2. John H., b. Dec. 2, 1878 ; class of 1899, Colby academy.
3. Jennie S., twin to John H. ; class of 1900, Colby academy.
PRESCOTT, JAMES D .- The broad acres and well-tilled fields of the original Jonathan Greeley farm attest the industry and prosperity of their present owners as well as the keen foresight of the sturdy pioneer whose woodman's axe cleared one of the best farms in town. The spacious farmhouse and tidy out- buildings are all in keeping with the general air of thrifty comfort that pervades the place, and the family whose home it
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has been for sixteen years are in thorough consonance with their surroundings. James D. Prescott is a native of this town, having been born while his father, Sewell B. Prescott [374], was living on Bunker hill, but is something of a cosmopolitan in the matter of personal residence, having lived in Wilmot, Sutton, and Bradford before settling with his family in N. L. in the early '8os. Wherever his home has been he has had the esteem of his fellow-men as a loyal, intelligent citizen. He was collector of taxes in Sutton from 1876 to 1879, and has served two terms on the board of selectmen in N. L. Harriett (Fellows) Prescott, b. March, 1841, is the dau. of Harrison and Julia Ann (Presby) Fellows of Sutton, and granddaughter of Jesse and Dolly (Blaisdell) Fellows of Hopkinton and Sut- ton. Two of her sisters also m. into New London families,- Mary G. m. Austin Morgan [509], Phebe M. m. Frank P. Sargent. Julia Ann (Presby) Fellows, b. Bradford, 1813, d. at the home of her dau. Harriett, Nov. 21, 1888. Mrs. Pres- cott is fully as energetic as her husband, and with him a faith- ful member of the church. Children :
I. Fred Oscar, b. March 11, 1864; m. Mary E. Knowlton and res. on the Prescott homestead. [See Prescott, Fred O., above.]
2. George Byron, b. July 28, 1867 ; d. Oct. 5, 1868.
3. Mabel Hattie, b. Feb. 5, 1870; graduated from the musical course at Colby academy, and has studied in Boston, her voice, a soprano of unusual sweetness and purity, fully meriting the careful cultivation bestowed upon it.
PRESCOTT, JOHN H .- John H. Prescott, a veteran of the Civil War, was a resident of N. L. in his later years, and d. at Elkins, Feb. 20, 1896. He was the seventh and youngest child of Roby and Lydia (Truell) Prescott of Grafton, b. Sept. 15, 1840, and was a near relative of the New London and Wilmot Prescotts. He enlisted from Springfield, Sept. 7, 1863, and served in Company B, First Heavy Artillery. His company was stationed at Fort McClary, Kittery Point, until May 6, 1864, when it was ordered to the defence of Washing- ton. In February, 1865, Company B was sent to Portsmouth harbor, remaining there until mustered out in September, 1865. Mr. Prescott's health was seriously impaired by his army ser- vice, but he carried on a farm in Grafton for many years.
CHARLES F. PUTNEY.
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His wife was Mary E. Russell of Springfield, who now res. with her younger children at Elkins. Of their children, Mary Augusta m. William Hayes [598], and Josie m. Milo, brother of Charles W. Bucklin [576].
PRESCOTT, PERLEY .- The Dearborn Harvey cottage in the Pleasant-street neighborhood is now occupied by Perley Pres- cott, grandson of Samuel Prescott [134] by his son Josiah, and a brother of Mrs. Walter Pingree [517]. He was b. Jan. 17, 1845, the third child by Josiah's second wife. He m. Dolby, and has a son, Francis I.
PRESSEY, FRANK .- This grandson of one of New London's former citizens, Winthrop Pressey [374], res. with his family in the double dwelling-house nearly opposite the academy. He is a teamster in the employ of Shepard & Leonard. Maude (Nye) Pressey is the dau. of William C. Nye [616]. They have one child, Belle.
PRESTON, BERTON S .- Berton, son of Augustus Preston [518], is a farmer, and res. in N. L. since his marriage. Elizabeth (Regan) Preston, b. 1875, is the dau. of John and Catherine (Harnet) Regan of New York. They have,-
I. Melvin Augustus. b. Oct. 9, 1898.
PRESTON, RALPH W .- This son of Augustus Preston [518] was in the employ of Charles E. Shepard for several years, and now res. at the Preston homestead. Emmeline (Philbrick) Preston is the oldest dau. of Anthony C. Philbrick [617].
PUTNEY, CHARLES F .- Though but one representative of the Putney family appears in the present generation, there is no more reliable and honorable man in the town to-day than Charles F., third son of Henry W. Putney [520]. Faithful to his conception of duty in the least details, diligent in business, he has all the attributes of the thoroughly good man and loyal citizen. Since his marriage he has leased the Sargent Putney farm from his brother George M. Putney, and has greatly improved the buildings. There is no prettier location any- where than the cosy cottage sheltered from bleak winds by the abrupt ascent of Morgan hill, and commanding an unbroken view of Lake Pleasant with its wooded background stretching far up the rugged sides of Kearsarge mountain. In addition to the leased farm he carries on the " Battles place," which he
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