History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and representative citizens, Part 106

Author: Hazlett, Charles A
Publication date: 1915
Publisher: Chicago : Richmond-Arnold
Number of Pages: 1390

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GEORGE C. HEALEY, who is engaged in agricultural operations in Hampton Falls, was born in this town, August 26, 1853, a son of Wells Weare and Sarah E. (Dodge) Healey. He is a grandson of Wells Healey, in former days an extensive farmer of Hampton Falls, who in- troduced the first horse-rake and mowing machine ever used in the town. Wells Healey married Elizabeth, daughter of Joshua Pickering, of North Hampton. He died in 1857. His children were: Wells W., father of the subject of this sketch; Charles N., a large farmer in Strat- ham ; William P., who was a sea captain, and Newell W.

Wells Weare Healey was born in the town of Hampton Falls in 1820. He became one of the town's leading citizens, representing it in the legis- lature in 1852-1853. He married Sarah E., daughter of Isaac Dodge, and they had two children: George C., and Mary Frances, who died in 1885.

George C. Healey was educated in the public schools and at Andover Academy (Mass.), subsequently taking a course in Amherst Agricultural College. He has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and is now one of the progressive and prosperous farmers of his town. He has taken a prominent part in public affairs, having served efficiently in vari- ous offices. He was town clerk and selectman for a number of years ; representative in 1889, and a delegate to the constitutional convention in 1912. On December 14, 1881, he married Miss Harriett Dodge, daugh- ter of John William and Harriett (Dunklee) Dodge of Hampton Falls. He and his wife have a daughter, Frances, born July 4, 1886.

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THOMAS SMITH, proprietor of a flourishing shoe business in Exeter, N. H., which he established in September, 1898, was born in Ireland, Febru- ary 27, 1873. His parents, Edmond and Nora (Cotter) Smith, never came to this country, the mother dying in her native land in January, 1908, and the father still residing there. They had a family of nine children, of whom six are now living. Only two came to America, Thomas, the subject of this review, and Margaret, who is the wife of Cornelius G. Kiley and resides at Reedville, Mass.

Thomas Smith attended school in his native land and tutored with the late John A. Brown, studying United States history and a general commercial course. Coming to America at the age of sixteen years, he reached Exeter May 6, 1889, and at once found work with his uncle, Patrick Connors, with whom he remained until he entered into the shoe business. He has been suc- cessful in business, and, as a member of the Democratic party, has taken a prominent part in local politics. He is treasurer of the Democratic Town Committee, a member of the State Committee, and was alternate to the Bal- timore Convention in 1912. His society affiliations are with the Knights of Columbus at Portsmouth, the Foresters of America, the Red Men, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians; also the Swamscott Club and the Exeter Coun- try Club.

Mr. Smith was married, June 20, 1906, to Miss Mary A. Lynch, of New- fields, a daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Sullivan) Lynch. Her father, who was a machinist, is now deceased, but her mother is still a resident of Newfields. They had but two children, Mary A., and a son, Daniel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have one child, Catherine Frances. They are members of St. Michaels Catholic Church of Exeter, N. H.

PHILIP WHITE, an enterprising and successful business man of Exeter, has made substantial investments here and owns and conducts a tailor shop, all of his ventures prospering because of his close and care- ful supervision of them. Mr. White was born in Russia, July 3, 1863, and is a son of Joseph and Esther (Gordon) White. His mother survives but his father, who was a contractor, died in Russia. They had children as follows: Philip, Dora Lee, Abraham, Sarah, Samuel and Millie.

In his native land Philip White attended school, and later had colle- giate training, and in 1885 was graduated from a Russian gymnasium. He then made his way to London, where he secured employment at working on the making of uniforms, and for eight years continued in the employ of the British government. From England, in 1892, he came to the United States and began work in Boston at his trade of tailor, but six months afterward came to Exeter, where he has lived until the present. Energy and thrift have accompanied all his efforts since com- ing here and he has substantial results to show, his various business en- terprises flourishing, as has been mentioned, while he also has invested in property, owning the tenement house at No. 239 Water Street and his handsome residence at No. 232 Water Street.

Mr. White was married in May, 1886, to Miss Rebecca Gordon, who is a daughter of Mayer and Jennie Gordon, the former of whom was well known in the provision trade. Mr. and Mrs. White have five chil- dren: Mayer, who is a resident of Boston, married Tillie Covener ; Abraham M., who married Lulu Humbaugh ; Fannie, who graduated at Cambridge in a physical culture and art school, and is now a physical

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instructor at Mt. Vernon, N. Y .; Leah, who is a student at Radcliffe College, and Vivian. Mr. White and family attend the Orthodox Jewish Synagogue at Boston. In politics he is a Republican, and his fraternal connections are with the Red Men, the Foresters of America and the Jewish order of Brithabriham, at Haverhill, Mass. As an honorable business man and irreproachable citizen, Mr. White enjoys general es- teem and his family enjoy much social prominence.

FREDERICK WATKINS conducts a blacksmithing establishment in Portsmouth, N. H., and for nineteen years has been at his present location. He is a native of Portsmouth, and is a son of Thomas Watkins, and grandson of Benjamin Watkins.

Thomas Watkins was born in Portsmouth, and died in this city in 1905. He was a moulder by trade, and for some years was on the board of aldermen. He married Mary Ackerman, who was born in Ports- mouth, where she still lives. They had the following children: Charles A .; Mabel F., deceased wife of George A. Trafton, and Frederick.

Frederick Watkins received his educational training in the grade and high schools of Portsmouth, attending the latter three years. He then learned the trade of blacksmith, horseshoer and wheelwright, which he has followed ever since. He was not content to work long for others before establishing a business of his own. He has one man in his employ, and they are kept constantly busy.

Mr. Watkins was married in December, 1896, to Miss Margaret Jeannette McNeill, a native of Nova Scotia, and they have one daugh- ter, Mabel Jeannette. The subject of this record is a thirty-second de- gree Mason, a member of the Knights of Pythias, of the Sons of Veterans, and also a past warden of Kearsarge Lodge, N. E. O. P. He is a past master of St. John's Lodge, No. I, A. F. & A. M., the second oldest lodge in the United States ; is a past master of Grand Lodge of Perfection, fif- teenth degree, A. A. S. R .; E. King of Washington Royal Arch Chapter, and a past chancellor of Damon Lodge, K. of P. He is a Republican in politics. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins attend the Congregational church.

STILLMAN A. PACKARD, who is engaged in farming and dairy- ing in the town of Newington, on a tract of forty acres of land, was born in the house in which he now resides, February 17, 1871, son of James and Mary Frances (Hoyt) Packard. The father was a joiner and mason, but in his latter years resided on a farm. He and his wife were attendants at the Congregational church. Both are now deceased and are buried in Newington.

Stillman A. Packard was educated in the schools of Newington. After his school days were over he took up work on the farm and has since been engaged in farming and dairying. In addition to his farm of forty acres, he owns fifteen acres of woodland. He delivers about sixty quarts of milk daily in the Portsmouth market. He is a Democrat in politics but reserves the right of private judgment in casting his vote. He is now serving as moderator and treasurer of the school district, a cemetery trustee, and has served three years in the office of selectman. He has also served a number of times as supervisor of the check list.

Mr. Packard was married August 8, 1900, to Rosamond M. Carkin, who was born in Portsmouth, N. H., a daughter of Frank L. and Addic

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Frances (Dame) Carkin. Both her parents now reside in Portsmouth, the father being a carpenter by trade. Their children are: Frank Ever- ett, Rosamond M., Samuel W., Fred C., Charles W., and Carrie, wife of John McKenzie. Mr. and Mrs. Packard are the parents of two children, Stillman Allan and Wesley James. He belongs to the Grange, and he and his family are members of the Congregational church.

BLAKE H. RAND, a farmer who owns and operates forty-five acres of land at Rand's Corner, or Rye Center, Rockingham County, N. H .. was born here December 21, 1863, a son of Thomas W. and Louise A. (Hodgdon) Rand. The father was a native of Rye, and son of Jedediah Rand. He was a farmer and trader and also conducted a grocery store. His wife was a native of Greenland. They were affiliated religiously with the Congregational church. Both are now deceased, and are buried in Rye. Their family consisted of two sons, Jedediah and Blake H. Jedediah Rand, a mason by trade, married Edith C. Foss, daughter of John O. and Amanda S. (Marden) Foss, by whom he has four children : Wallace E., Louise A., Elinor C., and Thomas F. Rand.

Blake H. Rand was educated in the common schools. He began in- dustrial life as his father's assistant, and has resided in this locality all his life. The farm he owns has been in the Rand family for four genera- tions at least. He also operates a general store here, which was estab- lished by his grandfather's family and has for over 95 years been in the possession of the Rands.

. Mr. Rand was married June 19, 1889, to Leonie S. Drake, who was born in Rye, a daughter of Joseph J. and Clarissa D. (Knowles) Drake, both natives of Rye, her father being a farmer. The children in the Drake family were as follows: Anna D., wife of Joseph W. Garland ; Abraham J., proprietor of the Drake House at Rye Beach ; Adams E., a farmer and liveryman at Rye ; John O., who is deceased : Clara J., now deceased, who was the wife of Alfred V. Seavey, and Leonie S., wife of Blake H. Rand, the subject of this sketch.

Mr. Blake Rand has served the town as town clerk for twenty-six years consecutively, being elected each time without opposition. He is a Republican in politics and was representative to the general court in the session of 1913, and has also served as tax collector. He is a mem- ber of the Junior Order of American Mechanics at Rye, belonging to Seaside Council, No. 20, and he and his family attend the Congregational church. An industrious, enterprising and reliable citizen, he is widely known and highly respected.

JACKSON M. HOYT, who is now serving in his ninth year as town clerk for the town of Newington, Rockingham County, N. H., was born on the farm on which he now resides, January 15, 1850. The Hoyt fam- ily is an old one in Newington, its members being descended from John and William Hoyt, who settled in this locality in 1703. The parents of our subject, John and Abigail Piper (Coleman) Hoyt, were both born in this town, the father being in early life a farmer, and later a brick-maker. He was three times married, his first wife being Elizabeth Dame, who bore him seven children. By his second wife, in maidenhood Martha Nutter, he had one child. Of his third marriage, to Abagail P. Coleman, there were five children, including the subject of this sketch. Thus John

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Hoyt was the father of thirteen children in all, of whom two died in infancy, eleven grew to maturity, and three only are now living. The father was a Democrat in politics and an industrious and worthy citizen. He and his wife attended the Congregational church. The three sur- vivors of the family are Martin, who is one of the Kearsarge veterans; Nancy, widow of Charles Albert Nutter, and Jackson M.

Jackson M. Hoyt began his education in the common schools, sub- sequently taking a commercial course at Commer's College, Boston. 'He has resided on his present farm all his life, it consisting of twelve acres of good land, on which he carries on general farming. He also does some carpenter work occasionally, being a good natural mechanic, and before his marriage he taught several terms of school. For many years he has taken an active part in local affairs, being elected town clerk for the first time when he was only twenty-one years old and serving three years, so that, altogether, he has served in this office nearly twelve years. He is also a justice of the peace, and has also served as selectman, as a member of the board of education, and as highway agent, showing effi- ciency in all these various offices.

Mr. Hoyt was married, November 28, 1878, to Mary S. Pickering, who was born in Newington, N. H., a daughter of Frank T. and Sophia E. G. de Witt, her father being a native of this town, and her mother of Demerara, South America. The former was a farmer. Of the five children in the de Witt family, all are now deceased but Mrs. Hoyt. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt are as follows: John. Frank, Martin de Witt, Martha Sophia, Mary Brackett, Gail Adelia, Jackson Manning, Willis Hadley and Viola Cecil. The family are members of the Congre- gational church, which Mr. Hoyt has served as clerk for twenty years, being also a deacon. He is an active and useful citizen and a well-in- formed man, keeping well in touch with current events.

JONATHAN H. HISCOCK, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Exeter, N. H., where for the last twelve years he has held the position of assistant postmaster, was born in this town, January 9, 1873. His parents were Jesse F. and Mary S. (Ladd) Hiscock. The father, a native of Maine, was a carpenter by trade, and after coming to Exeter, about 1871, engaged in business here as a contractor, which occupation he followed for some years. He then became foreman in a shoe factory here and was thus engaged up to the time of his death. His wife Mary, to whom he was married in Newport, Me., was a native of New Hamp- shire. She now resides in Exeter. They had only one child, the sub- ject of this sketch. Jesse F. Hiscock voted with the Republican party but was never active in politics. He was a good and worthy citizen who did his duty to his neighbor and had many friends. He and his wife were members of the Baptist church, to which Mrs. Hiscock still belongs.

Jonathan H. Hiscock acquired his education in the district schools of Exeter and also the high school, from which he was graduated in the class of 1889. He began industrial life in the shoe factory where his father was foreman, and was there employed as a journeyman for thir- teen years. Then, after his father's death, he succeeded him as fore- man, which position he held for about ten years, during the next two years being foreman in the lumber yard of John Fellows. He was then

John D. Carty in

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appointed to his present position as assistant postmaster, which he has since held, and in which, being a man of methodical habits and good executive ability, he is serving with credit to himself and benefit to the public. He is also a director of the Exeter Banking Company. Mr. Hiscock is a man of wide acquaintance. His social affiliations include membership in the Swampscott Club, of which he is president; Star in the East Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Exeter ; also the Chapter and Council at Exeter; the Knights of Pythias, and the New England Order of Pro- tection. In politics he is a Republican. He attends the Baptist church.

JOHN D. CARTY, M. D., who is engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery both in Portsmouth, N. H., and Kittery, Me., having offices in both cities, was born in Portsmouth, March 20, 1876, one of the six children of Jolın D. and Julia ( Mackey) Carty. The father, John D. Carty, was a pro- fessor of music and followed that vocation during his entire life. The sub- ject of this sketch in his youth attended the public schools of Portsmouth, and later the New Hampshire Conference Seminary at Tilton, N. H. He was graduated from the Vermont College of Medicine in 1906 and later took a post-graduate course at the Morgan's Memorial Hospital in New York City. He also took a post-graduate course at the Massachusetts State Hospital. He then began the practice of his profession in Kittery and Portsmouth and has since built up a good practice, being widely recognized as an able man, both in medicine and surgery. He is a member of the York County Medical So- ciety of Maine and the Portsmouth Medical Society, the Rockingham County Medical Society, also the New Hampshire State Medical Society and of the American Medical Association. His social affiliations are with the Elks, the Warwick Club, the Portsmouth Athletic Club, and the Portsmouth Country Club. In politics he is independent.

Dr. Carty married Miss Mildred Goldsmith, a daughter of Oliver Gold- smith of Portsmouth, N. H., July 2, 1912. Their family consists of one child, Julia E. Dr. Carty and family are members of the Catholic church. They have a pleasant residence at Kittery Point, Me., while the doctor's office in Portsmouth is on Congress Street.

GEORGE E. FELLOWS, late a prominent citizen of Raymond, N. H., where he held the office of postmaster, was born November 20, 1862, at Pittsfield, N. H., a son of Octavus W. and Melissa A. (Barton) Fellows. His ancestors on both sides came from England and settled in this locality at an early day. Among those on the maternal side was Col. Barton, who achieved fame in the Revolutionary War.

George E. Fellows was the first born of his parents' three children. When about six years old he began attending school at Pittsfield, and later at Concord, and was graduated from the high school in Raymond at the age of eighteen. Some time later he engaged in the grain busi- ness here with Thompson Barnes. During President Cleveland's admin- istration Mr. Fellows was appointed assistant postmaster and was in the postoffice one year. He then became associated with John Currier in the National Grocery Company, continuing with him for two years, after which he purchased Mr. Currier's interests and was sole proprietor of the concern until June, 1914, when his sons took charge of the store, and Mr. Fellows gave his entire time to the postoffice, having been appointed postmaster, April 27, 1914, by President Wilson. His

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death took place very suddenly September 30, 1914. A Democrat in politics, he had been prominent in local affairs for a number of years, serving as representative to the legislature in 1907-1908. He was also for many years town clerk of Raymond.

Mr. Fellows was married, July 17, 1882, to Hattie E. Poor, of Ray- mond, and he and his wife were the parents of two sons and one daugh- ter. The eldest son, Everett W., married Beulah A. Greenleaf, and has a son, Clyde Everett. John Clifford, the second son, married Mabel Kendall, and has three sons, Octavus W., John C., and George W. The daughter's name is Mary Arvilla. Mr. Fellows belonged to the Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the Grange, and the Golden Cross.

WILLIARD N. DE LANO, the owner of 125 acres of land on the Lafayette road, in the town of Portsmouth, Rockingham County, N. H., where he is engaged in general farming and dairying, was born in Dexter, Me., May 17, 1870. His parents, George W. and Olive H. (Shorey) DeLano, were natives of Maine, in which state they died. They were agricultural people and were members of the Methodist church. They had a large family of twelve children.

Williard N. DeLano was educated in the common schools only. When his school days were over he began working for his father on the latter's farm, and he continued working by the month until 1905, in which year he came to Rockingham County. He settled first in the town of Greenland, where he rented land for a while. Subsequently he came to his present location, purchasing his farm from Otto Berry. He raises enough stock for his own use, selling milk in Portsmouth.

Mr. DeLano was married, November 17, 1899, to Daisy Ellenwood, a native of Maine, and daughter of Ashley and Myria (Hutchinson) Ellenwood. Her father was a butcher by occupation. Mr. and Mrs. DeLano attend the Methodist church. In politics he votes independently.

RUFUS WOOD, who, in addition to a general express and trucking business, deals in harness, blankets, fixtures and supplies, maintains an office and store on Daniel Street. He employs six men and uses five or six teams in his business. He has attained a high degree of success, and this entirely through his individual efforts, being in every sense a self- made man. He was born in November, 1864, in Nova Scotia, and is a son of Alfred and Harriet Rebecca (Hamilton) Wood, and a grandson of James Wood. His maternal grandfather was Thomas Hamilton

Alfred Wood was a farmer by occupation and lived in Nova Scotia until his death. His wife, also a native of Nova Scotia, now resides in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They were parents of the following chil- dren : Burpee ; Rufus; Elmira, deceased wife of Sandy Kenty ; Wilfred; Harry ; Welton; Sarah, wife of William Condon ; Annie ; Gertrude ; Mar- . garet ; Roy ; and Louise, wife of Ernest Grover.

Rufus Wood attended the public schools of Nova Scotia, and from an early age followed farming. In 1888 he came to the United States and immediately located at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which place he has since called home. He worked at farming one year and then turned his attention to his present line of business. He started in a small way, with but a single team, and as he prospered added to his equipment.

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Mr. Wood was united in marriage with Miss Elma G. Seymour, who was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and is a daughter of Ira and Anna E. (Garland) Seymour. Her father followed the trade of black- smith here for many years. He and Mrs. Seymour had the following children : Elma G. (Wood) ; Frank; Mattie, wife of Orrin Gerry ; Louise, wife of Frank Marshall, and Carrie, wife of Justin McCarthy. Mr. and Mrs. Wood have one son, Cedric L., who attended high school and now acts as office man for his father. In religious attachment the family belongs to the Advent church. Mr. Wood is a Republican in politics.

MARTIN S. RICHMOND, whose business interests make him known over a wide extent of country, is a respected and valued citizen of Exeter, and since 1903 has been owner and operator of the Richmond Express line between this city and Boston, Mass. Mr. Richmond was born in September, 1855, at Oshkosh, Wis., and is a son of Sylvester and Eliza (Eastman) Richmond. Sylvester Richmond was born in New York, and prior to entering the Civil War as a soldier, followed the peaceful pursuits of agriculture. In that great struggle he lost his life. He married Eliza Eastman, who was born in Maine, and they had the following children: Martin S .; Julia, who is the widow of George H. Ackerman ; and Flora L., who is the wife of Edgar Yates. The paternal grandfather was Merrick Richmond.

Martin S. Richmond attended school until he was fourteen years of age, after which he worked for market gardeners until he was nineteen, and from that time until the presnet he has been identified with the ex- press business. For over a quarter of a century he worked in this busi- ness for the Jackson Express Company, but in 1903 went into business for himself, purchasing what was known as the Perkins Express line, which was started in 1855. Mr. Richmond now operates two teams be- tween Exeter and Boston and employs a bookkeeper and two wagon men to assist him.

Mr. Richmond married Miss Ella M. Cornell, who was born at Mere- dith, N. H., and died in 1900. Her parents were Nathaniel B. and S. A. (Clark) Cornell, who had two children: Margueritte, who died at the age of ten years, and Ella M., Mrs. Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Richmond had one son, Harry S., who is associated in business with his father. In politics Mr. Richmond has always been identified with the Republican party. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church. He is an example of the self-made man and his steady advance from industrious boy- hood to present independence shows that perseverance and courage can accomplish much.

NELSON J. NORTON, owner and proprietor of a blacksmith shop in the town of Hampton, who is also engaged in the manufactur- ing and repairing of wagons, was born in North Hampton, N. H., Au- gust 18, 1870, a son of Joshua and Phoebe (Perkins) Norton, his father being a farmer. Both parents, who were natives of Greenland, this county, are now deceased. They were affiliated with the Congregational church and in politics he was a Democrat. Their children were: Frank C .; Ida L., who was the wife of Emory Fogg, and after his death mar- ried Orin C. Marston; Gertrude, who married Edward W. Haines ; Clarence, deceased, and Nelson J.

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History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and representative citizens, Part 106

Author: Hazlett, Charles A Publication date: 1915 Publisher: Chicago : Richmond-Arnold Number of Pages: 1390

Author: Hazlett, Charles A
Publication date: 1915
Publisher: Chicago : Richmond-Arnold
Number of Pages: 1390