Biographical review; this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Rockingham County, New Hampshire, Part 29

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ALTER A. ALLEN, M. D., a rising young physician of Hampstead, Rockingham County, N. H., was born in Boston, Mass., January 10, 1869, son of George and Sarah A. (Collins) Allen. Dr. Allen's father was born in Plaistow, N. H., December 1, 1838. When a young man he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed until some ten years since, when he settled upon a farm of one hundred acres in Hampstead, where he is now prosperously en- gaged in general farming. He has always been an exceedingly industrious man, still continuing active and energetic, and is a useful and highly esteemed citizen. In politics he

acts with the Republican party. Ilis wife, who was before marriage Sarah A. Collins, is a native of Danville, N. H., and daughter of Jonathan Collins of that town. Walter A., the subject of this sketch, is the only child of their union. Dr. Allen's mother is a member of the Baptist church in Danville.

Walter A. Allen acquired his elementary education in the common schools, advancing by attendance at the high school, from which he was graduated in 1885, and later taking a three years' course at Phillips Academy, Exeter, N. H. His professional studies were pursued at Dartmouth Medical College, Han- over, N. H., from which he was graduated in 1892. About three years later, still further qualified through experience obtained by spending a year as assistant physician at the State Hospital at Tewksbury, Mass., another at St. Elizabeth's, Boston, and a short time at the Emergency Hospital in that city, he in 1895 located in East Hampstead, N. H., where he has since continued to practise successfully. He is well equipped both by education and natural genius for the medical profession, and his steadfast devotion to the arduous duties of a country physician has already won for him the confidence and patronage of a large number of the inhabitants of this and the surrounding towns.

On November 1, 1895, Dr. Allen was united in marriage with Grace A. Roberts. Mrs. Allen possesses many amiable character- istics, which enable her to fill, with grace and honor, the prominent social position she now holds. Dr. Allen is a member of Gid- con Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 84, of King- ston, N. H. ; and in politics he supports the Republican party.

RS. ELIZABETH JULIAN CON- NER, a highly esteemed resident of Exeter, N. H., belonging to one of the first families of the place, was born in this city, and has spent the greater part of her life here. Her parents were Luke and Abigail (Moses) Julian, who were married in Exeter in October, 1832.

Mrs. Conner's paternal grandfather was An- drew Julian, a Spaniard who settled in Exeter

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when a young man, and was married in 1803 to Mrs. Catherine Currier, of Portsmouth. Luke Julian, son of Andrew, and father of Mrs. Conner, was a man of enterprise and ability, prominent for many years in the busi- ness world of Exeter. He was for some time engaged in the manufacture of carriages, and was subsequently in the wool business, being at the time of his death one of the leading wool merchants of the city. He was called to rest from earthly labor March 3, 1877. Mr Julian was not a man who sought political perferment ; but he was a public-spirited citi- zen, always interested in the welfare and ad- vancement of the community. His wife, who likewise was a native of the Granite State, passed away January 3, 1881.

Elizabeth Julian received her education in her native city, remaining with her parents until the time of her marriage in 1865. Her husband, Freeman Conner, was born and reared in Exeter, and left that city when about twenty-one years of age, going to Chicago.

Two daughters who were born to Mr. and Mrs. Conner are living with their mother in Exeter - Blanche Julian and Lucy Bridge Conner. Mrs. Conner has a pleasant home in the historic New Hampshire city, and enjoys the esteeni of a large circle of friends.

J OHN D. K. MARSHALL, of Lon- donderry, a veteran of the Civil War, and bearing as an honoring badge the scar of a rebel bullet, was born in Grafton, N. H., September 16, 1837. He is a son of Robert and Patience (Kilton) Marshall, natives respectively of Hudson and Grafton. Robert Marshall lived in Hudson until about thirty years of age, when he moved to Grafton. After a number of years spent here he re- turned to Hudson, and lived there some thir- teen years more. At the end of that period, about the year 1854, he removed to London- derry, settling in the southern portion of the town, on the farm now occupied by his son. This continued to be his home for the remain- der of his life, which closed February 8, 1886. In politics he was a Democrat. An industri- ous and thrifty man, he attained prosperity through unremitting toil and judicious econ-

omy. His wife's death occurred March 24, 1877. Of their children two survive - Celia J. and John D. K.

John D. K. Marshall was reared on a farm, and received his early education in a district school of Hudson. He subsequently pursued his studies at intervals until nineteen years of age, resuming school attendance in London- derry for a number of winter terms. Since then he has read a great deal, and is well in- formed on all subjects of current interest. In early manhood he chose farming for his life occupation ; and he has followed that calling since, except when engaged in military service. On August 11, 1863, he enlisted in Company D, Fifth Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry, and subsequently, in the Second Army Corps, participated in some of the most momentous engagements of the Civil War. At the battle of Cold Harbor he was wounded in the right shoulder ; and for three months thereafter, in an exceptionally warm summer, his injury confined him to the Summit House Military Hospital at Philadelphia. When sufficiently convalescent to go on duty, he was assigned to the One Hundred and Thirty-first Company of the Invalid Corps of the Veteran Reserve, guarding government property. . Honorably discharged from military service July 10, 1865, he returned to his farm in Londonderry, where he has since resided. Mr. Marshall is thrifty and well to-do, and is one of the prom- inent citizens of the town. He is unmarried, his sister presiding over the household. In politics he favors the Democratic side, believ- ing, however, in giving public office to the man best qualified to perform the duties.

REEMAN R. GARRETT, a promi- nent resident of Portsmouth, and a member of the Board of Commissioners of Rockingham County, was born in this city, June 3, 1856, a son of Henry 1 .. and Louisa (Merrill) Garrett. llis father, who was born in Boston, Mass., was for a number of years an engineer on the Eastern Railroad; but, his health failing, he resigned his position, and engaged in the grocery and provision busi- ness in Portsmouth. He met with such suc- cess that he remained in that business up to

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the time of his death in 1876. He and his wife reared seven children, including the sub- ject of this sketch.

Freeman R. Garrett received his education in the public schools of Portsmouth. He went to work in early boyhood, helping as he could in his father's store. His elder brother, Charles H., was also an assistant in the store; and after the father's death Charles H. and Freeman R. together carried on the business. They are still in partnership, and have a most prosperous trade, their popularity, no less than their business ability, making their establish- ment one of the best patronized of the kind in the city.

Freeman R. Garrett was married in 1881 to Miss Annie B. Sides, a native of Portsmouth, N. H., and daughter of Captain William and Margaret Sides.

Mr. Garrett is a stanch Republican, and cast his first Presidential vote for General Gar- field in 1880. A man of energy and good judgment, he stands high in the estimation of . his fellow-partisans, and has served as a mem- ber of the Common Council of Portsmouth, and as delegate to different county and Congres- sional conventions. He was elected County Commissioner in 1892, and re-elected in 1894.

ACOB WEBSTER, a worthy representa- tive of the agricultural community of this county, and an esteemed citizen of the town of Kingston, was born here, January 30, 1822. He comes of pioneer stock, his paternal grandfather, also named Jacob Webster, having been the first male child born of white parents in Kingston. Jacob was a farmer by occupation, and, having spent his entire life in this locality, died April 20, 1836. He reared nine children : Benjamin ; William; Jacob, Jr. ; John; Sarah; Polly; Lucy ; Susan ; and Nancy -- all of whom have passed away.

John Webster followed farming, the occupa- tion in which he was reared. He was also en- gaged in lumbering. He built the saw-mill now standing on the farm of his son Jacob, and carried on a good business until his de- mise. He married Miss Hannah Swett, who was born in East Kingston, and died on the

home farm in Kingston. They were the par- ents of eight children, as follows: Elizabeth, who died in 1894; Elihu, who died in 1890; Sarah, deceased; Nathaniel, living at South Kingston, who married Miss N. Davis; John, who died in 1867; Jacob, the subject of this sketch ; Hannah, the wife of Gilman Crane, of Kingston village; and Stephen, who died in 1888. Stephen married Miss Harriet Winslow, who after his death married An- drew West.

Jacob Webster received his education in the district schools. After his marriage he en- gaged in lumbering and farming. He owns seventy-five acres of land, which he has farmed with success. He has placed the land in a good state of cultivation, besides making sub- stantial improvements. Ile manufactured lumber for many years, operating the old saw- mill built by his father until 1882, when he was seriously injured in the side by the falling of a log from a sled. Since that time Mr. Webster has lived retired from active pur- suits, enjoying the closing years of his life on his pleasant homestead. He has a natural talent for music, which he taught throughout this county from his eighteenth year ; and he sang in the village choir, and he was a valued teacher in the Sunday- school. In his younger years he was active in political work, being an carnest advocate of the principles promulgated by the Republican party. He was for a num- ber of years Justice of the Peace, besides serv- ing as Selectman and in other minor offices.

On May 4, 1843, Mr. Webster was united in marriage with Miss Hannah Quimby, who was born in Kingston township March 6, 1822. Mrs. Webster's grandfather, Jacob Quimby, was a well-known farmer of Hampstead, this county. Her father, Nathan Quimby, a native of Hampstead, who was a shoemaker by trade, in his earlier years removed to King- ston, where he married Marion Davis, and was afterward engaged in farming and shoemaking until his death. Mr. and Mrs. Webster have four children, namely: Loriah, who is the wife of F. Purington, of Kingston village; Lucy A., who lives in Kingston village, and is the widow of the late William Huse; Henry D., also a resident of the village, who married Mrs. Carrie Davis; and Luella C.,

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wife of J. B. Towle, of Haverhill, Mass. On May 4, 1893, Mr. and Mrs. Webster cele- brated their golden wedding, and on that mem- orable occasion received many valuable pres- ents from their friends, who vied with each other in their efforts to make the anniversary a happy one. In religion Mrs. Wesbter is a sincere member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Kingston.

OHN EDWIN LEAVITT, the es- teemed Postmaster of Portsmouth, is a son of Carr and Eliza J. F. (Lane) Leavitt, and was born at Rye, N.H., June 10, 1848. The family is one of the old- est in New England. Its earliest American progenitor was Thomas Leavitt, one of two brothers who came from Scotland some time between 1630 and 1640, and settled in Hamp- ton, this county. Thomas lived within the limits of Hampton several years. Later an- cestors fought in the French and Indian War, and Postmaster Leavitt's great-grandfather served as a private in the War of Indepen- dence. His grandfather, Ebenezer Leavitt, born at North Hampton, in addition to being a carpenter by trade, was a Christian ordained minister. He gave the working days of the week to his trade; but he spent Sunday in attending to the spiritual needs of a district that included Hampton, North Hampton, Greenville, and Rye, in each of which places, except Greenville, he established a church. He married Sally Jewell, of Stratton, N. H., and they reared eight children ; namely, Ben- ning, Eben, John, Joseph, Carr, William, Sarah, and Ursula. His useful life reached the Scriptural limit of threescore and ten before it closed.

Carr Leavitt, who was also a native of North Hampton, resembled his father in being a carpenter and a deeply religious man. lle resided for the greater part of his life in Rye, was a member of the Christian church there, and in his later years kept the Washington House at Rye Beach. His wife, who was a daughter of Joshua Lane, of Hampton, bore him six children ; namely, Eben T., Eliza T., John E., Vianna J., Eben (second), and Sarah.

John Edwin Leavitt received his rudimen- tary education in the common schools of Rye and Manchester, N. H., and then completed the higher course of studies pursued in the Foster Academy at Pittsfield, N.H. After this he was trained in the trade of carpenter, and subsequently followed it for some years. At a later date he was engaged in the business of contractor in Rye. In 1866 he bought his father's hotel, which has since remained in his possession. He was appointed in 1885 to the office of weigher and receiver in the navy yard at Kittery. From this position he was subsequently advanced to that of book-keeper in the same department. He discharged the duties of book-keeper faithfully and efficiently until 1889, when he resigned to accept a more lucrative employment as clerk with the Granite State Fire Insurance Company. He was still filling this position in 1893 when he was appointed Postmaster.

In December, 1873, Mr. Leavitt was united in matrimony with Addie Philbrick, daughter of James and Dolly Philbrick. respected citi- zens of Kittery, Me. Both he and Mrs. Leavitt are members of the Christian church. In politics Mr. Leavitt has been an active Democratic worker. Hle is a Free and Ac- cepted Mason, in affiliation with St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 56, of which he is the present Master; with Washington Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, No. 3, of which he is the Treasurer; and with the De Witt Clinton Commandery, Knights Templars, of which he was Prelate. He is also a member of Osgood Lodge, No. 48, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having been its Chaplain for several terms; of Langdon Colony, No. 3, Pilgrim Fathers; and of the Massachusetts Sons of the Revolution. Mr. Leavitt's management of the post-office of Portsmouth, besides giving gen- eral satisfaction, has shown him to possess executive ability of a quality capable of deal- ing with a much more responsible charge.

OODBURY D. DEARBORN, of the firm of Dearborn Brothers, pro- prietors of the largest shoe factory in East Candia, N. H., is a lineal descendant of Godfrey Dearborn, who came to this coun-

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try from England, and established a home in Hampton, N.H. But little concerning his life and that of his immediate descendants has come down to the present generation. John Dearborn, grandfather of Woodbury D., born in Danville, this State, came thence to Candia when a young man, and engaged in the shoe business until toward the latter part of his life, which was spent in retirement. He died about 1866, aged fourscore years. Six children were born to him and his wife, but all have now passed away. He was a Demo- crat in politics.

His son, John C. Dearborn, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Danville. He was a young man at the time his parents came to Candia; and, accompanying them thither, he spent the remainder of his three- score years and ten profitably engaged in the manufacture of shoes. He died about 1891. He was a Democrat, but took no special in- terest in public affairs, devoting his attention strictly to the interests of his business. In religious affiliation he was a Methodist. He married Miss Mary A. Griffin, of Candia, the fruit of this union being ten children, eight of whom are now living, namely: James E., who is connected with his brother's business ; Elmon, in Candia; John H., a physician in Beverly, Mass .; Edwin B., in Haverhill ; Jane, widow of Nathan Magoon, of Raymond; Maria, wife of E. Godfrey, of Candia; Wood- bury D., and Jenness, who constitute the firm of Dearborn Brothers.

Woodbury D. Dearborn, son of John C., born in East Candia, April 29, 1845, began the preparation for the duties of life in the common schools of his native town. Even before this was accomplished the shadow of the great civil strife hung over our land; and, enlisting in Company I of the Eleventh New Hampshire Volunteers, Woodbury D. Dear- born, a lad of seventeen years, but a man in heroic purpose, stepped, as it were, from the school-room to the battle-field. His company was commanded by Captain Patten, and Colo- nel Harriman was at the head of the regi- ment. Mr. Dearborn was in the Wilder- ness, and all the battles of that campaign. After his honorable discharge and return home in 1865 he engaged in the lumber business,

which he followed for eleven years, finally, in 1888, taking up his present business in com- pany with his brother Jenness.

Their first shop was a small building twenty feet square, and in it but a dozen men were kept at work. The demand for their goods steadily increased, however, until to-day their business furnishes employment to five times the number first employed, and is the largest shoe manufacturing industry here.

Their present shop is about eighty feet long and thirty-two wide, one entire wing, and sixty feet on the other, being two stories in height. They manufacture women's wear ex- clusively, but have a variety of styles, such as the McRoy Oxfords, Mckay boots, and others. The average weekly output is one hundred and twenty-five cases, of sixty pairs each.

In 1867, two years after his return from the war, Mr. Dearborn was joined in marriage with Miss Annie F. Lakin, of Sanbornton, N. H. They have no children. Politically, Mr. Dearborn is a Republican. He, however, takes but little interest in such matters, pre- ferring to devote his attention strictly to busi- ness. He is an attendant of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a member of Rocking- ham Lodge, No. 96, A. F. & A. M., of Candia, also of Junietta Lodge, No. 47, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, of Raymond.

ENNESS E. DEARBORN, the junior member, financial manager, and buyer of the enterprising shoe manufacturing company of Dearborn Brothers at East Candia, was born in Candia on April 7, 1862, son of John C. and Mary A. (Griffin) Dear- born. He received his education in the com- mon schools and in the high school of Candia. When abont eighteen years old, he went to work in the shoe shop with his brothers, re- maining for about three years. During the succeeding two years he was employed by John Holt in fitting stock. lle then started in business for himself in company with William H. Dearborn, under the style of J. E. & W. H. Dearborn, which arrangement was con- tinued for a year and a half, when he pur- chased his partner's interest in 1884, and took

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in his present partner, his brother, Woodbury D. Dearborn; and the firm has since been known as Dearborn Brothers. Prior to this the work had been done by foot power; but the new firm enlarged the plant, and put in improved machinery, so they were able to turn out about ten cases per day. Later on they further increased their business facilities by putting in a thirty-horse power engine and boiler, and were then able to make about fif- teen cases, of sixty pairs each, per day. They continued the business on this basis until June, 1895, when they made still further im- provements, putting in a twenty-horse power engine and a sixty-horse power boiler, also new machinery for the manufacture of the Mc- Kay sewed shoes ; and they now have a weekly output of one hundred and twenty-five cases, and employ sixty hands on full time. They manufacture only women's wear. In the sum- mer of 1896 they erected an addition, measur- ing about seventy by thirty-two feet, and two stories in height; and they now occupy a space of one hundred and twenty-five thousand square feet of floor room. Finding their water supply insufficient for so large a busi- ness, they dug a spring twelve feet square and eight feet deep in the rear of the residence of Mr. Jenness E. Dearborn, and erected a wind- mill, which draws the water five hundred and fifty feet; and it is then forced into a three- thousand-gallon tank, which supplies their plant, besides the houses of both members of the firm. In 1893 they became interested in farming, and purchased the Charles Bickford farm of one hundred and sixty acres in East Candia, which is now known as the Dearborn Brothers' stock farm. It is well stocked with cattle, and they cut about forty tons of hay yearly. They have made extensive repairs in the house, barns, and out-buildings since they purchased the place. The Dearborn brothers are both self-made men ; and their success has been achieved entirely through their energy, perseverance, and business ability.

Jenness E. Dearborn was married on Octo- ber 18, 1883, to Laura E. Bartlett, a daughter of G. W. Bartlett, of Brentwood, N. H. They have a son and daughter: Leon E., aged eleven years; and Eunice E., aged eight, both attending school.

In 1892 Mr. Dearborn was clerk of the School Board. He is a member of several fraternal organizations, including Rockingham Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 76, of Candia ; the Mutual Relief Lodge, No. 86; Eagle En- campment of Haverhill, Mass .; the Eastern Star Lodge of Masons; and Rebecca Lodge of Candia. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mrs. Dearborn is a member. Mr. Dearborn has been a Trustee of the society since the church was built, being the present Chairman of that board.

LONZO F. TUTTLE, of Nottingham, a shoemaker by trade, also engaged in farming on a small scale, was born here, January 3, 1831, son of Oliver and Sarah (Ham) Tuttle. His grandfather, Nathaniel Tuttle, also a native of the town, born July 30, 1782, maintained himself and his family in comfortable circumstances by farming and operating a grist-mill. Na- thaniel married Joanna Davis, who was born on August 10, 1781, and by her became the father of ten children, all of whom have now passed away. He died on January 22, 1863, and his wife, four years later, on January 14. 1867.

Oliver Tuttle, the eldest of his parents' children, was also a native of Nottingham, born February 28, 1801. He learned the trade of a mason, and became so expert a workman that his services were sought by people in many places throughout the State. After a number of years spent at his trade he retired to a farm, the care of which, and the occasional making of shoes, were his chief oc- cupations up to the time of his death in May, 1879. Ilis wife, Sarah (Ham) Tuttle, who was born January 9, 1805, daughter of Joseph Ham, of Dover, N. II., survived him until December 5, 1894. She was a communicant of the Free Will Baptist church. In his po- litical views he was a Democrat. Of their nine children, five are living, namely : Alonzo F., the subject of this article: Oliver B., born April 3, 1833; Sarah Jane, born June 15, 1835; Esther Y., born October 18, 1837; and Lydia P., born May 21, 1840. Oliver B. married Miss Eliza N. Ranger, and has

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five children living; namely, Walter, Ed- ward, Leora, Blanche, and Helen. Sarah Jane is the wife of Lorenzo Ranger, a brother of Mrs. Oliver B. Tuttle, and has three chil- dren - Jennie, Lulu, and Alice. Esther Y. married John D. Daniels. Lydia P. married Frank P. Ranger, and has five children - Lillia, Oliver, Bertha, LeRoy, and Essic.

When Alonzo F. Tuttle had completed his education, which was acquired in the common schools of this town, he learned the shoe- maker's trade, and is still actively engaged in that occupation. He also has a farm of about forty acres, where he carries on mixed farm- ing. On March 31, 1863, he was married to Miss Fanny L. Tuttle, a daughter of Ebenezer S. Tuttle, of this town. Their only child, a daughter, Iber L., was born January 26, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle are liberal in their relig- ious views. In politics he is a Republican, and he has served for several years on the Board of Selectmen. He is a member of Equity Lodge, No. 35, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Northwood, this county.

RA H. ADAMS, M.D., a successful and highly esteemed physician and surgeon of Derry Depot, was born, August 10, 1846, in the town of Pomfret, Vt. On the Adams side he is of English descent, and on the maternal side of Scotch descent. His paternal grandfather, Issachar Adams, who was born in Hubbardston, Mass., settled in Croydon, Sullivan County, N. H., where his son Jarvis, the Doctor's father, was born. Jarvis Adams continued a resident of his na- tive State until thirty-two years of age, when he removed to Pomfret, Vt. He was closely associated with the business and political in- terests of Pomfret until his death, September 25, 1880. In politics he was a strong Repub- lican. He served his fellow-townsmen as Se- lectman, and in other responsible positions for several years. While living in New Hampshire he was prominent in military cir- cles, and held a Colonel's commission in the State militia. Colonel Adams married Miss Eunice HI. Mitchell, who was a native of An- dover, N. H.

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Biographical review; this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Rockingham County, New Hampshire, Part 29

Author: Publication date: 1896 Publisher: Boston [Mass.] Biographical review pub. co. Number of Pages: 658

Author:
Publication date: 1896
Publisher: Boston [Mass.] Biographical review pub. co.
Number of Pages: 658