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(II) Stephen, ninth and youngest child of Jolin and Sarah (Colby) Kenrick, was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, June 15, 1806, and died in Franklin, New Hampshire, August 4, 1884, aged seventy-eight years. John Kenrick dying the year of Stephen's birth, he never knew what it was to have the advice and counsel of a father, but he was not without true and helpful friends. His stepfather was a kind man and took an interest in the child and saw that he went to the best schools until he was fifteen years old. Stephen then went to Franklin, New Hampshire, where he remained a short time and then to McIndoe's Falls, Vermont, where his brother Timothy was a prominent citizen and prosperous merchant. There Stephen was employed in his brother's store and received valuable and systematic instruction which proved of value to him in after life. From that place he went to Bangor, Maine, and then to Barnet, Vermont, where he engaged in trade as a partner with James Howe. Then after a short time he removed to Boscawen Plains, New Hampshire. In 1831 he formed an advantageous partnership with Mr. Brewer of McIndoe's Falls, where he continued in business until 1836, when he removed to Franklin, New Hampshire, which he made his permanent place of residence during the remainder of his life. For many years he was largely interested in various railroad projects and contracts, in connection with Joseph A. Gilmore, afterwards governor of New Hampshire, and John A. Lyon. From those enterprises he derived much profit, and became largely interested in the owner- ship of several railroads. He was president of the Concord & Portsmouth railroad from about 1861 until the time of his death. For many years before his demise he was president of the National Bank at Hillsborough Bridge, of which he was a large stockholder. He was also trustee of the Franklin Savings Bank. In the financial and prudential affairs of Franklin he felt a deep interest, and occupied various official positions, gifts of his fellow citizens. He was elected selectman of the town and filled that office during the years 1849-50-51-54 and 1872. In 1859 and in 1861 he filled the office of representa- tive in the New Hampshire legislature. For many years he was a member of the Congregational Church in Franklin, and was one of the most influential and generous supporters. While Mr. Kenrick was a citizen of Franklin he was concerned and well informed in the important interests of the town, state and nation. He had leisure and opportunity
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to inform himself so as to discharge intelligently, his own private trusts and duties, as well as those belonging to the good citizen. The knowledge and experience acquired by him in trade, banking and railroad affairs, were of much valne to himself and useful to others.
He married, December 29, 1833, Clarissa A., youngest daughter of Captain Ebenezer Blanchard, of Franklin, who survived him and died October 12, 1893. Seven children were born to them: Eben- ezer B., died young; Ebenezer B. (2), died young ; Stephen B., Charles C., John Smith, Dr. Timothy Francis and Clarissa Ann. Four of these died young; three, Stephen B., Charles Colby and Dr. Timothy F., are mentioned below.
(III) Stephen B., third son and child of Stephen and Clarissa A. (Blanchard) Kenrick, was born in Franklin, April 9, 1842, and died at his home in Clinton, Iowa, January 30, 1896. He went west when a young man and was extensively engaged in various railroad enterprises, and finally became gen- eral superintendent of the Fort Madison & North- western railroad. He was a prosperous citizen and a successful railroad officer. He married Lizzie A. Rowe, of Plymouth, New Hampshire, who sur- vives him and resides in Clinton, Iowa.
(III) Charles Colby, fourth son and child of Stephen and Clarissa A. (Blanchard) Kenrick, was born in Franklin, April 8, 1844, and died October 6, 1903. He was educated in the common schools and at the academies in Boscawen and New London. He was a great lover of horses, and started out when a young man in the livery business in Frank- lin Falls, in which he was engaged until 1894. He also carried on the business of breeding stock, both before and after that time, making fine horses and cattle a specialty, and owning some of the finest horses in the state. His interest in farming was great and he carried on that vocation on a large scale, employing a number of men to perform the . work. As a farmer lie raised more hay and corn than any other person in the town of Franklin. He was a generous employer and a prompt paymaster. He was extensively and profitably engaged in the wood and lumber business for a number of years. For some time before his death he was a stock- holder and director in the Franklin Savings Bank, of Franklin Falls. He was a man of good judg- ment and had a keen aptitude for the real estate business, and at one time had larger interests in that line than any other man in the city. He built and owned many of the finest blocks and dwellings in Franklin and Franklin Falls. In political mat- ters Mr. Kenrick was a stalwart Republican, and al- ways showed an active interest in political matters. He represented Franklin in the lower house of the legislature two years, and was also on the board of selectmen several years, being chairman of the board in 1886. He was elected state senator for the terms of 1897 and 1898. He was prominently identified with various fraternal orders and was a member of St. Andrew's Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of which he was also a charter member. He was also a mem- ber of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He was an enterprising, prosperous and substantial citizen, and his influence was felt in the community. He was full of activity and energy, and was de- cidedly one of the most widely known and successful men in Franklin. He had many and various inter- ests, and his spirit and energy were adequate to whatever he undertook. He married, in Franklin, August 5. 1894. Arabelle Rowe Morgan, of Gilford. She was born November 26, 1849, daughter of James and Lucinda (Harper) Rowe. Mr. and Mrs. Ken- 1-20
rick have an adopted child, Florence M., born June IO, 1884.
(III) Dr. Timothy Francis Kenrick, sixth son and child of Stephen and Clarissa A. (Blanchard) Kenrick, was born in Franklin, July 8, 1849, and died in Naples, Italy, January 29, 1879, aged thirty years. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1871, and entered upon the study of medicine. He received his degree from Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York. June 1, 1874, and applied him- self with much enthusiasm to the study of insanity and the best methods of treating and managing those affected with that disease. His mild temper and great power of self control, united with his skill and learning, gave him signal success in this de- partment of his profession. He was fortunate in early securing the patronage and friendship of Dr. I. W. Barstow, the eminent manager of Sanford Hall Asylum, at Franklin, New York. Here was the field of his labors until 1876, when he became as- sistant surgeon in the New York State Lunatic Asylum at Utica. There his success met the ex- pectations of his friends, and his attainments com- manded the respect and confidence of his associates and the managers of the institution. His life was sacrificed to the malarial climate of Naples, while he was traveling for the benefit of the health of one of his diseased and wealthy friends. His early and premature death brought extreme sorrow to the hearts of his parents and many friends.
DREW The Drew (Drewe) family of England descends from an early noble Norman. The line can be traced through centuries. According to a preamble to the Drew pedigree, given by the King of Arms. "The ancient and knightly family of Drew of Devonshire are lineal descendants from Richard, Duke of Normandy, grandfather of William the Conqueror. Descendants of this line are now residents at Drewscliffe, Devon. On their escutcheon is an ermined lion, passant, gules, langued and armed. The quarterings show intermarriages with the Cliffords and other noble families. Crest : a bull's head erased sable; in his mouth three ears of wheat, or. Motto: Drogo, nomen et virtus arma dedit." Members of this family accompanied William the Conqueror to Eng- land, took part in the battle of Hastings (1060), and were granted lands in Devon, Hereford and elsewhere. The grants are enrolled in the Dooms- day Book.
(I) The first American ancestor of the Drew family was a grandson of Sir Edward Drew, of Drewscliffe, Devonshire, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1589. Of his descendants many may be found in New England, among them Samuel Drew, who was born at Shapleigh, Maine, about 1756. He moved to Plymouth, New Hampshire, just before the beginning of the revolutionary war. At the age of nineteen he enlisted July 11, 1775, in the company of Captain James Osgood, of Colonel Timothy Bedel's regiment of rangers, which soon joined the Northern Continential army under General Mont- gomery. This regiment participated in the invest- ment and capitulation of the fortresses of St. John and Chambly: continued with the army beseiging Quebec, and after an arduous and perilous service was discharged in December, 1775. While in the field, November 26th, 1775. Samuel Drew and nine- teen other men of Captain Osgood's company re- enlisted in Captain Charles Nelson's company, one of the four companies forming Major Brown's de- tachment. This detachment was stationed on the ad- vance line of the American army, and took part in
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the attack on Quebec, in which General Montgomery was killed. Major Brown's detachment remained with this army successively under Generals Arnold, Wooster, Thomas and Sullivan. The story of its retreat in the following May and June and its arrival at Crown Point in July, 1776, is a sad and familiar page in the history of the American Revolution. Samuel Drew served as a private two years and six months, and was honorably discharged December 31, 1777. In Plymouth, January 29, 1779, he married Elizabeth (Webber) Webster, daughter of Edmund Webber, and widow of Amos Webster, who was killed at the battle of Saratoga, October 7, 1777. He removed from Plymouth to Bridgewater, New Hampshire, in 1785. The citizens of Bridgewater held their first town meeting at his residence. The children of Samuel and Elizabeth were: Amos Webster, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Samuel, Sarah, Mary and John. Samuel Drew died while visiting his son Samuel, in New York state. Elizabeth, his wife, died at the home of her son John in New Hampton, New Hampshire.
(Il) Benjamin, second son of Samuel and Elizabeth ( Webber) Drew, was born at Plymouth, New Hampshire, April 17, 1785. At Bridgewater, July 6, 1807, he married Sarah Harriman, daughter of John and Sarah Heath Harriman, of Bridgewater. He moved to New Hampton, New Hampshire, in 1811, and resided there until January, 1821, when he removed to Stewartstown, New Hampshire. "Squire" Benjamin Drew was a notable citizen. He was elected to all the offices within the gift of his fellow- townsmen ; lie was selectmen for six years, and reprc- sentative to the general court of New Hampshire in 1830-31. Charitable and generous, his superior character and ability made him an influential and useful man in the pioneer life of northern New Hampshire. Benjamin Drew died October 5, 1869. His wife, Sally Harriman Drew, died December 10, 1870. She was intelligent, strong, and was a leader in the little community in which she lived. Their children were: Amos Webster, Mary Harri- man, Lucy, Sarah, Benjamin and Edwin Warren. (III) Amos Webster, eldest son of Benjamin and Sarah ( Harriman) Drew, was born at Bridge- water, April 5, 1808. He went with his father to Stewartstown in 1821. November 15, 1835, he mar- ried Julia Esther, daughter of Hubbard and Abigail (Bumford) Lovering, of Colebrook, New Hamp- shire. Mrs. Drew was born in Loudon, New Hamp- shire. She possessed great strength and nobility of character, intelligence. and an amiable disposition which endeared her to her family and many friends.
Immediately after his marriage, Mr. Drew set- tled in Stewartstown. He was a man of strong common sense and sterling integrity, and had re- ceived better than an average education, therefore he was well equipped for the busy, useful life be- fore him. He was town clerk of Stewartstown two years, and selectman six years. In 1843 he went to live at Colebrook. In that town he was elected selectman six years and representative to the state legislature in 1847-48. In 1850 he returned to South Hill, Stewartstown, and made his home for many years on a farm near the old homestead. In these days, as in the years that followed. Garrison, Phil- lips, Hale and others were agitating the slavery question, and Mr. Drew, though a strong Democrat, was not a believer in Negro slavery or "States rights," as defined by the people south of Mason and Dixon's line and their sympathizers. He voted for the anti-slavery resolutions in the state legislature. and advocated principles which for the succeeding
twenty years kept national politics much of the time at fever heat. When the southern states be- gan to secede, his hand and his voice were for Union. In the spring of 1861, after Fort Sumter had been fired upon, at a meeting held in the town hall of Colebrook, swords were presented to Cap- tain Smith and Lieutenant Hutchinson, who were to command the company that had been raised in that town. The meeting was full of good feeling and patriotic fervor, and Mr. Drew's speech for Union and Liberty made a marked and lasting im- pression on his auditors. From that time until the return of peace, he gave his best efforts to the Union cause. At home, he kept full the quota of his town, and November 11, 1863, lie was appointed special recruiting agent for Stewartstown, Clarks- ville and Pittsburg.
Mr. Drew was the business man of the com- munity in which he lived. He drew many wills, deeds and other papers, and was frequently called upon to act as commissioner, administrator or exe- cutor in the settlement of estates. In 1852-53 he was elected county treasurer ; in 1862-63 he was state senator from the "Old Twelfth District ;" in Novem- ber, 1871, he was appointed county commissioner for the unfinished term of Isaiah N. Pickard, and after- ward was twice elected to this office, serving as county commissioner until May, 1876. He was justice of the peace from 1848 to 1886, and coroner from 1842 to 1873. In all these positions he per- formed his duties with wisdom and judgment. In neighborhood difficulties his counsel was often sought and his advice was wise and helpful. March 25, 1834, Mr. Drew was commissioned ensign in a state militia company by Governor Samuel Dinsmore. The following year he served in the Indian Stream War, a disturbance of considerable magnitude be- tween the residents of Canada and the people of the "North Country" over disputed boundaries. August 17, 1836, he was made lieutenant by Governor Isaac B. Hill ; March 2, 1838, captain by the same authority ; and July 19, 1842, adjutant of the Twenty-Fourth regiment, by Governor Henry Hubbard. He under- stood military tactics thoroughly, was a good dis- ciplinarian, and made a fine reputation as an officer. His scrupulous honesty and high regard for per- sonal integrity commanded the respect of all his as- sociates. His public spirit and hospitality, his efforts in behalf of education and local improvements, his regard for law and order and good government, in- spired the confidence of his friends and fellow citizens. He read much, and by the fireside dis- cussed with his wife and children politics, morals, religion and other questions of the day, and his fluency in expressing his ideas made him an inter- esting and instructive talker and a convincing de- bator. In religion, though a strong believer in the ultimate salvation of all men "Through the good- ness of God who makes no mistakes," he was toler- ant of the beliefs of others.
Amos Webster Drew died at the age of eighty, March 22, 1888. Julia Esther (Lovering) Drew, his wife, died at the age of seventy-five, April 22, 1890. Of their children five sons and two daughters lived to maturity. I. Lucy Abigail, born May 4, 1843, graduated at Kimball Union Academy, 1863; died at Colebrook, October 23, 1886. 2. Irving Webster (see below). 3. Benjamin Franklin, born June 29, 18.18, married Alice Blodgett, August 7, 1875, at Colebrook. Their daughter Josephine, born Octo- ber 5. 1877. married Frederic C. Carlton. April 30, 1903, at Colebrook, New Hampshire. 4 Edwin Warren, born June 28, 1850, married, April 23, 1884, Abby Crawford, daughter of Frank Crawford,
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of Colebrook ; their children are: Jane, born March 17, 1886; Ellen, December 30, 1888; George, October 10, 1890. 5. Julia Ellen, born August 28, 1855, mar- ried August 14, 1882, Fred N. Day, of Stratford. New Hampshire, and Auburndale, Massachusetts ; their children are: Esther Janet, born May 20, 1891; Frederic Drew, August 28, 1893. 6. Holman Arthur, born August 28, 1857; graduated at St. Johnsbury Academy 1879, Dartmouth College 1883; married Mary Bedel, daughter of Colonel Hazen Bedel, Colebrook, New Hampshire. 7. Edward Everett, born September 24, 1859; married, June 24, 1890, Katherine Steible, of Dubuque, lowa ; home Omaha, Nebraska; died at Colebrook, New Hamp- shire, May 19, 1901; their son, Glenn Everett, born June 15, 1900, at Omaha, Nebraska.
(IV) Irving Webster, eldest surviving son of Amos W. Drew, was born at Colebrook, New Hamp- shire, January 8, 1845. He inherited from his New England ancestors strong intellectual powers and a robust constitution. He fitted for college at Kim- ball Union Academy, and graduated at Dartmouth in the class of 1870. On the completion of his college course, Mr. Drew entered the law office of Ray & Ladd, Lancaster, New Hampshire, as a stu- dent. He was admitted to the bar November, 1871.
William S. Ladd was appointed judge of the supreme judicial court, October 31, 1871, and Mr. Drew succeeded him as a member of the firm of Ray & Drew, January 1, 1872. In May, 1873, Hon. William Heywood was received into partnership under the firm name of Ray, Drew & Heywood. Chester B. Jordan, afterward governor of New Hampshire, succeeded Mr. Heywood in May, 1876, and the firm name became Ray, Drew & Jordan. On the admission of Philip Carpenter, January 1, 1882, it was changed to Ray, Drew, Jordan & Carpenter. Mr. Ray, having been elected to congress in 1880, retired from the firm early in 1884. Mr. Carpenter removed to New York City in 1885. From this time the firm was Drew & Jordan until January I, 1893, when William P. Buckley was taken into the partnership of Drew, Jordan & Buckley. January 1, 1901, Merrill Shurtleff came into the firm of Drew, Jordan, Buckley & Shurtleff. Mr. Buckley died January 10, 1906. The following March, George F. Morris was admitted a member of the present firm of Drew, Jordan, Shurtleff & Morris. At different times this office has given to the public service a judge, a congressman, a governor, and two state senators. But, however this law firm has heen constituted, Mr. Drew has been a conspicuously useful member. His career as a lawyer has been long and successful. During thirty-six years of active practice, he has devoted his best powers to the profession which he loves and honors. All the di- versions of business, all the zeal of political con- tention have been temporary with him. Conscien- tious and thorough, he prepares his cases with stu- dious care and goes into court with a clear know- ledge of the law and the facts at his command. He instinctively finds the vital point upon which he directs the weight of authorities and the eloquence of sound reason. He is skillful in examining wit- nesses and developing testimony, and few are more adroit in managing a swift or an unwilling one. As an advocate he is logical, analytical and persua- sive. The number and importance of the causes he has managed, in and outside New Hampshire, attest his ability as a lawyer.
In politics, Mr. Drew acted with the Democratic party until free silver and other heresies took possession of that organization in 1896. Since that
time he has been an active Republican. He has a well earned reputation as an efficient organizer and a convincing exponent of party principles on the platform. He believes that politics should be con- sidered as a means of attaining the best govern- ment, not as a means of personal profit or prefer- ment. Mr. Drew has been a prominent figure in many campaigns; he has helped to elect many friends and associates ; but only once has he held political office. Though often urged to become a candidate for representative or senator to congress, he has persistently refused. In 1883 Mr. Drew was elected to the state senate. Of his record there, one whose opinion is of weight has written, "He made a record as a judicious legislator, an astute parlia- mentarian, a superior debator, and an incorruptible senator."
Mr. Drew was a delegate to the Democratic national conventions held at Cincinnati in 1880, and Chicago in 1892 and 1896. In 1878 he was com- missioned major of the Third Regiment New Hamp- shire National Guard, and served three years. He was one of the promoters and builders of the Upper Coos and Hereford railroads, and has been a di- rector of the former since its organization. Mr. Drew is a director of the Lancaster National Bank, and has been president of the Siwooganock Guar- anty Savings Bank since 1891. He has been a trustee of the Lancaster Free Library and for many years its president. He is a warm advocate of all local and state progress. The church, schools and other town and state institutions find in bim an interested and generous supporter.
But Mr. Drew is distinctively a lawyer. The public speak of him, his friends think of him, and history will record him as an able lawyer and a brilliant advocate. It was the ambition of his youth to win success in the courts. The Youth saw the outline of achievement in the marble of his dreams ; the Man has chiselled the living statue of celebrity and honor. Mr. Drew is recognized by the bar of New Hampshire as an able lawyer, a versatile, elo- quent advocate, and a formidable opponent; and though his weapons are sometimes sharp and the temper of his steel is Damascus, he leaves no wound that his generous and genial nature does not heal. Mr. Drew is now in the enjoyment of mature man- hood. Experience has added strength to his char- acter and power to his intellect. His future is bright with the promise of continued usefulness. In his home and social circle at Lancaster he is a vivacious and charming companion.
He married, November 4, 1869, Caroline Hatch Merrill, daughter of Sherburn R. Merrill of Cole- brook, New Hampshire, who by her intelligent and helpful companionship has contributed largely to his comfort and success. Of their four children, three lived to maturity.
Neil Bancroft, born at Lancaster, September 9, 1873, fitted for college at Holderness School and at St. Johnsbury Academy. He was a member of the class of 1896, Dartmouth College. and died May 7, 1905.
Pitt Fessenden, born August 27, 1875, graduated at Phillips Andover Academy 1895, Dartmouth Col- lege 1899, Harvard Law School 1902, and practices law in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sarah Maynard, born December 19, 1876, gradu- ated at the Gilman School 1897, Radcliffe College 1901 ; married July 1, 1902, Edward Kimball Hall, graduate of Dartmouth ( 1892) and Harvard Law School ( 1896), a member of the law firm of Powers & Hall, Boston. Their children are: Dorothy, born March 23, 1903, and Richard Drew, May 19, 1904.
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(IV) Benjamin Franklin, son of Amos W. and Julia Esther (Lovering) Drew, was born at Colebrook, New Hampshire, June 28, 1848. He was educated in the common schools and at Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire. After finishing his education he went out to Wisconsin where he remained two years. He then came back to New Hampshire and farmed for several years, teaching school during the winters at Colebrook, Columbia and Stewartstown, New Hampshire, and Canaan, Vermont. Since then he has had a farm and has carried on a store with his brother, Warren Edwin Drew. Lately he sold out his interest and is now trading in phosphates and farming ma- chinery. In politics he is a staunch Democrat, but seeks no office. He has served as postmaster of Colebrook for six years-two years under Presi- dent Hayes and four years under Cleveland. Mr. Drew is a member of Evening Star Blue Lodge and Council, chapter and commandery, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and has held all the chairs in Blue Lodge except that of master. He belongs to North Star Chapter and Commandery and to the Knights of Pythias. Benjamin Franklin Drew married, August 5, 1875, Alice, daughter of Thomas B. and Josephine ( Piper) Blodgett, of Stewartstown, New Hampshire. They have one daughter, Josephine E., who married Fred Carleton, of Colebrook.
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