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Jesse P. Marshall attended an academy until nineteen years of age. He took up the car- riage-maker's trade, and also engaged in farming. He continued engaged in the manu- facture of carriages for many years. While in the carriage business he travelled through various parts of the country as salesman, re- taining many of his father's customers for more than forty years. In 1890 he retired from business, and is now living on his pleas- ant farm. The estate contains one hundred and forty acres of land. Most of the impor- tant improvements, which have made it one of the most valuable properties in this vicinity, were made by Mr. Marshall. During the late war he was drafted for service in the army, but was rejected as a soldier. In politics he is a stanch Republican. ile is deeply inter- ested in educational matters.
He has served on the School Committee, was for several years a Trustee of Kingston Academy, and is now a Trustee of the Sanborn Seminary. Al- though never an active politician, he repre-
sented Kingston in the State legislature of 1864-65.
Mr. Marshall was married December 26, 1858, to Miss Sarah Frances 'Nichols, a native of this town, born November 7, 1837. Mrs. Marshall's father, Oliver P. Nichols, was a lifelong resident of Kingston ; while his wife, whose maiden name was Eliza Robinson, was born and reared in the town of Brentwood. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall became the parents of three children, namely : Carrie Frances, born April 21, 1860; Nellie Perry, born August 18, 1861 ; and Mary Florence, who was born May 13, 1863, and died September 10, 1865. The mother passed away October 25, 1885. Since then Mr. Marshall's daughters have had charge of the household affairs.
OSEPH L. ELKINS, M. D., the oldest practising physician in New Market, N. H., was born in this town, Novem- ber 19, 1834, son of Deacon Joseph and Lucy (Low) Elkins. Deacon Joseph Elkins, who was a native of Gilmanton, N. H., born March 27, 1797, was a brick and stone mason by trade, a first-class workman, ambitious and enterprising, who in the latter part of his life was very successful as a contractor and builder. He settled in New Market in 1826, and he was employed for many years by the New Market Manufacturing Company. Many of the build- ings in this town were erected by him, and in Salmon Falls also there are standing to-day many samples of his handiwork. In politics he took an active interest, casting his maiden vote with the Whigs, supporting the Free Soil party during its existence, and voting last with the Republicans. He was Deacon of the Congregational church in New Market for a number of years. He died in this town, March 16, 1860, sixty-three years of age. Deacon Elkins was twice married. By his first wife, Mary Low, born June 30, 1795, he had three children, one of whom, Mary, died as she was entering her teens. The others are living, namely: Mrs. Rebecca Tapley, in Marlboro, Mass. ; and Mrs. Lucy J. Staples, in Dedham, Mass. His second wife, Lucy Low, born August 15, 1793, lived to be seventy-four years of age, passing away in 1867.
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Joseph L. Elkins, who was her only child, received his early schooling in New Market, subsequently attending Phillips Exeter Acad- emy. He entered Dartmouth College in 1853 as a member of the Sophomore Class, and was graduated in the class of 1856. To qualify himself for his profession he took up the study of medicine with Dr. William Folsom, of New Market, and later took a course in the Medical Department of Dartmouth College, graduating in 1859; and the following winter he attended a course of lectures at the Harvard Medical School. July 1, 1860, he opened an office in New Market, where he has now been in active practice thirty-six years. Entering on his pro- fessional work with an enthusiasm born of love for his chosen vocation and a strength gained from a thorough technical training, Dr. Elkins soon built up a large practice ; and he holds his own to-day among the younger phy- sicians. He is gifted with considerable abil- ity as a business man, and has been very successful in financial matters.
June 4, 1863, he was united in marriage with Francena Dearborn, of New Market, daughter of George and Martha (Garland) Dearborn. Mrs. Elkins was born March 12, 1840. Dr. and Mrs. Elkins had one son, George A., who was born September 12, 1868, and died September 28, 1871. They now have a boy living with them, William G. Rich.
Dr. Elkins votes the Democratic ticket. He is actively interested in town affairs, is often called upon to preside as Moderator at the town meetings, and has held the office of Justice of the Peace several terms. In edu- cational matters especially he is a moving spirit, and at present he is Superintendent of the School Board. Dr. and Mrs. Elkins are prominent members of the Congregational church.
ALLACE P. MACK, an extensive fruit grower of Londonderry, N. H., and a manufacturer of evaporated apple, was born in this town, November 7, 1863, son of Andrew W. and Frances A. (Preston) Mack. Representatives of the Mack family have resided in Londonderry for over
one hundred and fifty years: and its original founder in America was John Mack, a native of the North of Ireland, of Scottish ancestry, who, with his wife, Isabella Brown, emigrated in 1732, and became one of the carly settlers here. Andrew, son of John, and Robert son of Andrew, Mr. Mack's great -grandfather and grandfather, respectively, were natives and lifelong residents of Londonderry, and were prominent among the stirring men and suc- cessful agriculturists of their day. Andrew Mack married Elizabeth Clark, daughter of Robert Clark, who came to Londonderry about 1725.
Robert Mack was for upward of half a cen- tury a Justice of the Peace in this town. He also served as a Selectman and as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representa- tives. He was one of the original projectors of what was known as the Mammoth Road, built in 1831, which was for many years the stage thoroughfare between Concord, N.H., and the cities of Lowell and Boston, Mass. ; and he was one of the original Directors of the Manchester & Lawrence Railroad. For many years he occupied a leading position in the business enterprise and political affairs of Londonderry, and he lived to be eighty-six years old.
Andrew W. Mack, son of Robert and Ann (Clark) Mack and brother of the late Robert Clark Mack, the historian, was born in Lon- donderry, and became one of the prosperous residents and conspicuous public men of his day. He served as a member of the Board of Selectmen, was Town Clerk, and represented this district in the legislature, having been originally a Whig, but later supporting the Republican party. He was a member of the Presbyterian church here, and continued ac- tive in its affairs until his death, which took place in 1877. His wife, who was before marriage Frances A. Preston, was born in Danvers, Mass., in 1830. Of her children two are living, namely: Wallace P., the sub- ject of this sketch ; and Anne B., who resides in this town. Mr. Mack's mother still sur- vives, and is residing in Londonderry.
Wallace P. Mack was educated in the com- mon schools of Londonderry and at Pinkerton Academy. Ile conducts general farming with
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energy and success, having a very desirable piece of property ; and his well-tilled fields and pleasantly located residence constitute one of the handsomest and most inviting appear- ing homesteads in this town. He makes a specialty of raising small fruits, and is like- wise engaged in the manufacturing of evapo- rated apple, a business which has proved exceedingly prosperous. He now has the largest evaporating plant in the State.
Mr. Wallace P. Mack and his wife, Mrs. Harriet L. Pillsbury Mack, daughter of Colo- nel W. S. Pillsbury, are the parents of three children - Lillian W., Lavinia P., and An- drew R.
In local public affairs Mr. Mack takes an active interest, and for a number of years has served as Chairman of the Board of Super- visors. He is highly esteemed as a liberal, public-spirited citizen, who occupies a promi- nent social position, is connected with the Knights of Pythias of this town, and is a member of the Presbyterian church.
RUE W. PRIEST, a well-known citizen of Portsmouth, was born in Notting- ham, this county, October 19, 1835, son of Thomas J. and Harriett (True) Priest. The father, who was also born in the town, re- sided there all his lifetime, engaged in farm- ing, and died at the age of forty-two years. Ile served the town for a time as Selectman, and was prominently connected with the Bap- tist denomination. He married Harriett True, a daughter of Nathaniel True, of Chichester, N. H. ; and they had seven children, six girls and one boy.
True W. Priest, the eldest child of his par- ents, obtained his education by attending the common school and subsequently private schools. He afterward spent three years learning the machinist's trade at the Amos- keag machine shop in Manchester, N.H. He was then employed by the New Jersey Cen- tral Railroad as locomotive engineer upon a train running from Elizabethport, N. J., to Easton, Pa. In 1861 he enlisted in the United States Navy at Portsmouth, and served in the engineer's department for three years. Ile was on the " Kearsarge " during the en-
gagement with the " Alabama, " having charge of the fire and the hot water hose. From 1864 to 1868 he was occupied in the navy yard. After leaving the service' he worked as engineer and machinist. He was then employed by the Rensselaer & Saratoga Rail- road Company as foreman of the shops at the Vermont end of the road, and served in that capacity for eight years. In 1876 Mr. Priest returned to Portsmouth, and opened a saloon, which he has since successfully con- ducted. In politics he is a Democrat. He has been a Councilman for one year and Alder- man, representing Ward 2, for two years. Mr. Priest has membership in St. John's Lodge, No. 1, A. F. & A. M .; Washington Chapter, No. 3, Royal Arch Masons; Osgood Lodge, No. 48, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Damon Lodge, No. 9, Knights of Pythias; Massasoit Tribe, No. 16, Red Men ; Knights of the Golden Eagle, in which he is Past Master; Storer Post, Grand Army of the Republic, in which he is serving for the second term; Kearsarge Veterans, serving for the second time as Captain; Portsmouth Lodge, No. 97, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and in the Knights of Honor.
On January 2, 1866, Mr. Priest was united in marriage to Elizabeth H. Wendell, of Portsmouth. They have two promising chil- dren -- H. Gertrude and Oliver W. The daughter is attending the Cowles Art School in Boston, and has shown considerable ability, painting in water colors and oil, and model- ling in clay. The son is attending Smith's Academy in Portsmouth.
AVID S. CLARK, M. D., a skilful physician and surgeon and promi- nent citizen of the town of Derry, N. H., was born in August, 1824, in Limington, York County, Me., son of Nathaniel and Mary (Small) Clark, both na- tives of the same county.
Nathaniel Clark was the son of Ebenezer Clark, who spent his entire life in York County, Maine, and was an active participator in the pioneer work of building up and im- proving the county, his father having been one of the original settlers of that locality.
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Nathaniel Clark, the Doctor's father, was a practical and progressive agriculturist and one of the best-known and most influential citizens of his day. For sixteen consecutive years he represented the town of Limington in the State legislature, was State Senator for a time, served most acceptably as a member of the Governor's Council, was a member of the Board of Selectmen of Limington for a long period, being Chairman of the Board for twenty years, and for a large part of his life served as Justice of the Peace. His death in 1849 closed a life of remarkable activity and usefulness, and was a cause of universal regret to his wide circle of warm friends and ac- quaintances. Of his children three are now living, as follows : Dr. David S. Clark ; Abbie, widow of the late Judge Lord, of La Crosse, Wis. ; and Statira Staples, widow of the late George W. Lakin, for many years a prominent attorney of Milwaukee, Wis.
When about eleven years of age David S. Clark removed with his parents to Danville, Me., where he lived for a number of years. After leaving the district schools he continued his studies at the Lewiston Falls Academy ; and he was then engaged in teaching during the winter terms for several seasons, being employed in various towns in that part of his native State. In this way he accumulated sufficient money to pay his expenses while preparing himself for the medical profession. While teaching he began to read medicine with Dr. Charles Millett, of Lewiston Falls, Me. ; and he continued to study with him three years, in the mean time attending lectures at the Castleton Medical College, where he ob- tained his degree of M. D. in 1854. The fol- lowing winter Dr. Clark spent in New York City, where he devoted himself closely to the study of his chosen profession, attending the old College of Physicians and Surgeons, the old University of New York, and the New York Medical College, three noted institu- tions, and in addition took a special course in clinics. During the late Civil War the Doctor was commissioned as Assistant Surgeon of the Fifty-ninth Maine Volunteer Infantry, and for a number of months was with the Army of the l'otomac, being with General Grant at the siege of Petersburg. In 1864 Dr. Clark lo-
cated in Derry, this county, where he has since been successfully engaged in the prac- tice of medicine and surgery. During his thirty and more years of residence in this town he has won in an eminent degree the confidence of the people of the community, both professionally and socially, and is held in high regard by all. Hle is a valued mem- ber of the New Hampshire Medical Society.
Dr. Clark was married in 1855 to Miss Mary Latham, who has borne him six chil- dren, namely: Walter Stanton; Carrie, wife of Edward Pettee, of New York City; Mabel; Howard, a resident of Haverhill, Mass. ; Her- bert G., of Hartford, Conn. ; and Sylvia, who lives with her parents.
ERBERT BEANE DOW, a popular dealer in stationery, picture frames, and musical instruments, member of the well-known firm of Hoyt & Dow, of Portsmouth, was born in Newington, Rockingham County, N. H., on March 30, 1865. Ilis parents were Isaac and Abby W. (Beane) Dow. The Dows are an old family in Newington, and Herbert B. is a descendant in the eighth generation of the Pickerings, who were prominently associated with the early history of the colony. Isaac Dow has been a contractor and builder in Newington and Portsmouth for some years. He has been employed by the government in the Ports- mouth navy yard, and also in other places, but is now, in his seventy-first year, living the life of a retired gentleman in Newington. In politics he is a Republican, has served the town as Selectman, and has also been a Rep- resentative to the State legislature. His wife was a daughter of Ruel Beane, of Milton, Mass. They had two children, the youngest of whom, Greenleaf Clough, died at the age of five years.
Herbert B. Dow was graduated from the Portsmouth High School in the class of 1884. On leaving school he found employment as clerk with DeMerritt & Burnham, lumber dealers, having yards in Dover and Durham, where young Herbert had general charge of their business. In 1888 he resigned that po- sition in favor of his present partnership.
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Like his worthy father, he is a Republican in politics, and, a's he says, a strong one, prob- ably because it is not in the Dow constitution to yield half-allegiance to any cause. Ile is at present (1896) a member of the Board of Registration, having been appointed by the State legislature. In 1895 he was a member of the Common Council from Ward 2. He is an active politician, taking a great interest in party issues. He is a member of Damon Lodge, No. 9, Knights of Pythias, and also Lucullus Division, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. In the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, where he has held the princi- pal chair, he is Past Exalted Ruler, and is at present officiating as Treasurer. Mr. Dow is an Episcopalian in religion, being a member of Christ Church, of Portsmouth, and has been Vestryman for a number of years.
ANIEL M. BOYD, an honored and respected citizen of Londonderry, born here, April 23, 1856, is a son of Mason and Mary (Dodge) Boyd. His father, who is no longer living, was a na- tive of Londonderry, and his mother, of Eden,
Vt. William Boyd, grandfather of Daniel M., was the son of an early settler of the town, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. His son Mason was educated in the district schools of Londonderry, and, although unable to pursue his studies beyond the common branches, subsequently by an intelligent course of reading kept himself well informed on the general topics of the day. In politics he was a Republican and in religion a member of the Presbyterian church. He served as Appraiser of Property, and for two terms represented the town of Londonderry in the State legislature. He was one of the prime movers in securing the erection of the soldiers' monument in this town, a work reflecting great credit on all who were interested in promoting it. He was a stirring, energetic man, and acquired a valu- able estate; and by his death in September, 1800, Londonderry lost one of her best and truest citizens. His widow, Mary Dodge Boyd, now in her sixty-fifth year, is living on the old homestead. She is identified with the Presbyterian church. Five of their chil-
dren are living, namely: Martha J .; Abbie E., wife of Frank Crowell; Maria W. ; Emma D., wife of Frederick Young; and Daniel M. Another child, George H., has passed away.
Daniel M. Boyd, the youngest surviving child, grew to manhood in Londonderry, and received his education in the public schools of this town. He married Miss Hattie Mullins, a daughter of Simon Mullins, of Londonderry. In the spring of 1896 he was elected Road Agent for Londonderry. Both he and his wife are members of the Londonderry Grange, and are well known and highly esteemed in this locality. In politics Mr. Boyd is a Re- publican.
PHRAIM A. WILEY, a much respected citizen and prosperous agriculturist of
Londonderry, is a native of Lynn- field, Mass., born December 20, 1817, a son of Samuel and Lucy (Tapley) Wiley, both parents being natives of Massachusetts. Left fatherless at five years of age, Ephraim A. Wiley came to Londonderry to live with his uncle, Ephraim Avery, and remained with him until about sixteen years of age, receiving his education in the public schools of the town. He then learned the trade of a shoe- maker, which he followed for a number of years, being employed by different firms suc- cessively. Since then he has been engaged in farming; and his homestead consists of two hundred acres of fine farming land, a large proportion of which is under good cultivation and yielding profitable returns. On Septem- ber 16, 1841, Mr. Wiley was married to Miss Nancy A. Blood, by whom he has been the father of seven children, those now living being: Charles and George B., residents of Haverhill, Mass. ; and Martha E., the wife of John P. Hardy, of Derry Depot, N. H. On September 16, 1891, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley fittingly celebrated their golden wedding at the homestead. A year and a half later, on February 29, 1893, the devoted wife, who had been the husband's helpmate and counsellor for over half a century, was called to the home beyond, leaving behind her a wealth of love and affection and many friends to mourn her loss. Mr. Wiley is a notable example of the
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self-made man, successful and public-spirited, and enjoying the respect and confidence of all who know him.
G EORGE H. GUPTILL, M. D., a ris- ing physician and surgeon of Ray- mond, was born September 5, 1864, son of Albert W. and Addie J. (Roberts) Guptill, of Berwick, Me. The family is of English origin. Moses Guptill, the paternal grandfather of George H., was a farmer of Berwick. He married Mary Goodrich, and had six children, of whom the only survivor is Albert W. The maternal grandfather, George Roberts, a native of North Berwick, Me., who was a painter by trade, married Miss Susan J. Cotton, of Laconia, Belknap County, and became the father of an only daughter, Addie J. In politics he was a Whig. Seven years of his life were passed in Minnesota, where he filled a number of public offices. He served three years in the Civil War with the Seventh Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers. He took part in a number of en- gagements, and was taken prisoner and confined in Andersonville and Libby Prisons. He died in January, 1892, sixty-nine years of age.
Albert W. Guptill, who resides in Berwick, Me., his native town, is there engaged in farming, which calling he has followed since early manhood. He and his wife, Addie J., are the parents of five children, all living, namely : George II., Ernest L., and Oscar L., all of Portsmouth, N. H. ; Florence M., the wife of Arthur Hall; and Susie, who is still attending school. The father is a Democrat in politics and an Adventist in religion.
George II. Guptill, M. D., received his pre- liminary education in the common schools, Sullivan Iligh School, and Berwick Academy. lle subsequently entered the Maine Medical School; and, pursuing his studies with zeal and industry, he was graduated in the class of 1 888. That same year he settled in Raymond, opened an office, and has been in active prac- tice here since. Some time ago he erected a modern residence. Ile is a member of the New Hampshire Medical Society, an associate physician of the Eliot Hospital at Manchester. lle has also membership in Junietta Lodge,
No. 47, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; in the United Order of the Golden Cross, Pawtuckang Lodge, No. 437, of which he is a Past Commander; in the Patrons of Hus- bandry; and in Lamprey Lodge, No. 40, Knights of Pythias, of which he is Past Chan- cellor. Ilis political principles are Demo- cratic, and he has served three years on the School Board.
Dr. Guptill has been twice married. His first wife, Nellie M. (True) Guptill, a daugh- ter of F. B. True, of Raymond, died May 29, 1892, leaving a son - Bernard Bailey, born June 30, 1891. Dr. Guptill was married to his present wife, Lizzie C. (True) Guptill, daughter of Frank and Ellen (Poore) True, on February 12, 1896.
EV. JOHN CANNING, pastor of St. Michael's Catholic Church of Exeter, A N. H., was born in Hamilton, Scot- land, son of John and Mary (Ham- ilton) Canning. His father, John Canning, a man of means and leisure, was a lifelong res- ident of Hamilton, living to the age of four- score years and five. John Canning's wife died in her native land at the age of seventy- three. They reared four of six children, two sons and two daughters. The daughters, Mary and Margaret, are living with their brother, Father Canning; the son, Hugh, who is a civil engineer, resides in New York City, is married, and has a family of seven sons.
Father Canning attended Blair's College at Aberdeen, Scotland, studied at Boulogne-sur- Mer, France, and was a student at the Scots' College, Rome, in 1861-62. His first parish was at Alexandria, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and the next in Stranraer, Wigtonshire. Coming to this country in 1878, he went to Portland, Mc., and was placed in charge of the Machias Church. Four years later he was made pastor of St. Michael's, Exeter, which has now been under his wise direction fourteen years. His immediate predecessor was Father Power, who followed Father Lucey. The latter, who was a man of frail constitution but energetic spirit, a zealous and conscientious worker for the advancement of his church, built besides St. Michael's Catholic Church at
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Lewiston, Me., that of Salmon Falls, N. H., that of Great Falls, now Somersworth, and another. He died at Exeter. The church of St. Michael, which was erected some twenty years ago, is a modest brick structure of Gothic architecture, with the richest of stained glass windows, bearing ornamental and his- toric subjects. The interior finish is rich and harmonious, and the statuary is in keeping with the whole. Father Canning has under his spiritual direction in Exeter and Newfield a thousand souls. He is a strong man men- tally and physically, and has won the love and esteem of his parishioners and of many others outside his special charge. A profound scholar, his mind is stored with treasures of old-world lore. His reminiscences of his stu- dent days in the quaint old French seaport and the Eternal City are linked with historic asso- ciations connecting the present day with long- past ages
AMUEL S. GOVE, a respected citizen and practical agriculturist of Nottingham, born here on October 25, 1837, son of Jonathan and Lydia (Norris) Gove, traces his ancestry through seven generations back to the early Colonial days in New England. John Gove, born in old England, paid rent to the Crown in Lon- don in the years 1646 and 1647, and shortly after emigrated to America and settled in Cambridge, Mass. He had married some years before, and it is probable that he was accompanied on his journey across the Atlan- tic by his wife and children. He died in Cambridge on April 28, 1679. Another John Gove was an early settler in Charlestown, Mass. llis will, made in 1647-48, mentions two sons, John and Edward. (Sce Wyman's Genealogies of Charlestown. )
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