History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and representative citizens, Part 107

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

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Nelson J. Norton, after attending the common schools started to learn the trade of blacksmith with the Abbott Downing Company of Concord, N. H. He served a four years' apprenticeship and then worked as a journeyman in North Hampton for three years. In 1897 he came to Hampton and started his shop, which he has since conducted with prosperous results. He gives employment to three hands here and also has a shop at North Hampton Depot. Mr. Norton's paternal grand- father was Robert Norton of Greenland, and his grandfather on the ma- ternal side, Jonathan Perkins, also of that town.

Mr. Norton has been twice married : first to May Knowles, of North . Hampton, daughter of Samuel J. and Sarah (Knowles) Knowles, her father being a carpenter. Of this union were born two sons, Ralph and Myron. He married for his second wife Susan F. Goodwin, of Kings- ton, N. H., Mr. Goodwin, her father, being a shoemaker. Of the sec- ond marriage have been born two sons, Wilbur H. and Nelson G. Mr. Norton is a Republican in politics and he and his family attend the Advent church.

JOHN ELMER SANBORN, a thriving farmer and respected citizen of Hampton Falls, who has also served in various offices of trust, was born in this town, October 5, 1861, a son of John Chandler and Ann M. (Coffin) Sanborn. He is a great grandson of Abner Sanborn and a grandson of John Prescott and Sally (Cram) Sanborn. The grandfather, a native of Hamp- ton Falls, was a prosperous farmer, also serving as selectman for a number of years. His wife Sally was a daughter of Lieut. Jonathan Cram. Their children were Rhoda, Hannah, Hattie, Issabelle and John Chandler.

John Chandler Sanborn was born in Hampton Falls, April 20, 1835, on the old Sandborn homestead. He worked on the farm and later engaged in the lumber business. In 1857 he built the house in which he now lives, which is a tasteful and substantial structure. He is now one of the successful farmers of this town, which he served as selectman a number of years, as representative in 1879, as tax collector for six years and as a member of the board of education for a number of years, rendering efficient service in each position. In 1854 he married Ann M. Coffin, daughter of Aaron Coffin of Hampton. Their children are: Clara Belle, Lester, May Fidele, John Elmer, Sarah. Annie, Everett P. and Bertha G.

John Elmer Sanborn was educated in the public schools and in the Exeter and Hampton high schools. He then engaged in the lumber business, but for the last thirty years has been occupied with farming. Like his father he has served the town faithfully in public office -- as selectman, being chairman of the board, tax collector four years, and supervisor. He is a member of the Unitarian church and also belongs to the Grange. August 31, 1905, he married Miss Nellie Etta Mace, daughter of Frank and Ida M. Mace.

GEORGE L. SEAVEY, who, in association with his brother, Charles C. Seavey, deals in cattle on a large scale, at North Hampton Center, also follows farming operations. He comes of an old and well-known family of Rockingham County, and was born in North Hampton, April II, 1875. He is a son of Charles Edward and Hattie Sophia (McDaniel) Seavey, the father of Rye, N. H., and the mother also of Rockingham County.

Charles Edward Seavey followed blacksmithing in his earlier years,

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but later devoted his efforts to farming, at which he continued until his death on December 23, 1895. His first marriage was with a Miss Gar- land, of Rye, N. H., who subsequently died, leaving one son, Arthur E., a blacksmith of North Hampton. The second marriage, with Hattie Sophia McDaniel, who was born in Nottingham, N. H., was blessed with three sons : George L., Charles C., and Chester E. Seavey. Mrs. Seavey still resides on the old homestead in North Hampton, where she is sur- rounded by many old acquaintances and friends.

George L. Seavey attended the public schools, and later Hampton Academy. He completed a commercial course at Boston, as did also his brother, Charles C. Seavey. He started dealing in cattle, which he has always followed, more or less extensively. He was united in mar- riage with Anna M. Bartlett of Salisbury, Mass., a daughter of A. W. and Abbie (Morrill) Bartlett. She has two sisters and two brothers, namely : Alice, Lois, Edward and Amos. Mr. and Mrs. Seavey have two sons, Ralph Bartlett and George Clifton. He is a Republican in politics and for a number of years has served as tax collector.

Fraternally, he is a member of Union Lodge, Knights of Pythias, at North Hampton. Religiously, they attend the Congregational Church.

FRANCIS STANTON LOVETT is a prosperous farmer residing in the town of North Hampton, Rockingham County, N. H. In addi- tion to his home farm of one hundred acres, he has a tract of sixty-five acres at Kensington, and engages in general farming and dairying. He was born at Rockport, Mass., March 24, 1863, and is a son of Francis Stanton and Myria B. (Thompson) Lovett.

The parents of the subject of this record were natives of Massachu- setts. The father was a farmer and gardener by occupation. In poli- tics he was a Republican. They had the following children: Christiana Lincoln, wife of Stephen D. Edwards; Annie Thompson, wife of William Stephens; Bessie Myria, wife of Fred Woodbury ; Hattie B., and Francis Stanton.

Francis Stanton Lovett attended the common schools during the winter months and the remainder of his time was spent in helping with the work on the home farm. He worked with his father a few years after leaving school, and ran a wagon with vegetables. He also drove an express team for seven years, and then purchased a farm of sixty-five acres in Kensington, which he still conducts. The farm on which he now resides consists of one hundred acres, and was purchased of Fred L. Shaw. He is well known in this locality and numbers his friends by the score.

Mr. Lovett was united in marriage with Mary Louise Morgan, of Beverly, Mass., a daughter of William R. and Julia (Calvey) Morgan, her father being a farmer and stone mason by trade. She is one of the following children born to her parents: Etta, wife of Charles Preston; Mary Louise ; Florence, wife of Horace Foster ; and Jessie, wife of Austin Norcross. Mrs. Lovett's father was married a second time, and by that union had a son, William. Francis Stanton and Mary Louise Lovett had the following children: Jennie Myria, wife of Edward Sampson ; Amy Stanton, wife of Lynn Norton: Alice, wife of William Dodge; Francis Stanton, Jr .; Lewis and Leslie, twins; Arthur, and Roger S. Mr. Lovett is a Republican in politics, but is inclined to be independent,

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using his judgment in supporting the candidates he deems best fitted for the respective offices. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias of North Hampton, and the Sons of Veterans of Beverly, Mass. In religious attachment, he and his family attend the Congrega- tional church.

HARRY W. LADD, postmaster of Plaistow, New Hampshire, is also proprietor of a general store and has a well established business. He was born in Fremont, New Hampshire, March 14, 1891, and is a son of William J. Ladd, and a grandson of James M. Ladd, who was a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War and made his home at Fremont, N. H.

William J. Ladd, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Danville, N. H., and was for many years engaged in the milling busi- ness at Fremont. In 1896 he moved to Danville, where he has since been in the mercantile business. He was united in marriage with Mary E. Mooney, and they became parents of one son and two daugh- ters: Alta M., wife of E. G. Tucker; Harry W., and Kate A.

Harry W. Ladd received his educational training in the schools of Danville, Sanborn Seminary, and Haverhill Business College. He came to Plaistow in 1910, and for a time clerked in his father's store. In 1913 he was appointed postmaster of Plaistow, and in 1913 he bought out the general store of the Haverhill Milling Company at Plaistow and has enjoyed a very liberal patronage of the people. On June 15, 1912, he was joined in marriage with Miss Emma J. Burbank. Fraternally Mr. Ladd is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Junior Order United American Mechanics, and the Patrons of Husbandry.

STANLEY M. WARD, M. D., who has been engaged in the prac- tice of medicine and surgery in the town of Hampton since 1894, was born at Ellenville, N. Y., March 6, 1859, a son of Dr. J. J. and Adeline (Moss) Ward. He was educated in the common schools of his native town and also under private tutors, and then took a course in the Agri- cultural College at Manhattan, Kansas. He then entered Bellevue Hos- pital Medical College at New York City, and subsequently Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, where he was graduated M. D. in the class of 1882. He served as interne for about eighteen months at St. Mary's Hospital, Philadelphia, and then began the practice of his profession in association with his father at Ellenville, N. Y., remaining there six years. His next experience was in Scranton, Pa., where he practiced four years, or until 1894, at which time he came to Hampton. as above stated. He took a post-graduate course at Jefferson Medical College and the Philadelphia Polyclinic in 1884. Dr. Ward is a man well versed in his profession and for a number of years has contributed articles to the medical press. ] He is also examiner for a number of life insurance companies. The Doctor's parents were natives of New York state, the father, a graduate of Albany Medical College in the class of 1869, practicing his profession at Ellenville for a period of fifty years. The Wards, however, were originally from Massachusetts, while the Moss family came from Rhode Island.

Dr. Ward was married in June, 1885. to Carrie Carpenter of Waverly. Pa .. a daughter of E. G. and Elizabeth ( Miller) Carpenter. The town

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of Waverly, Pa., was founded by Mrs. Ward's great-grandparents. Dr. Ward himself resided in Waverly for some two years, during that time having charge of Madison Academy there. In politics he is a progres- sive Republican. He is a member of Lackawana County Medical Society and while residing in Scranton, Pa., was vice-president and secretary of the Scranton Medical Society. He and his wife have one child, a daugh- ter, Janet, residing at home. The family are affiliated with the Congre- gational church.

JOSHUA NEAL JANVRIN, proprietor of a large store in the town of Seabrook, where he is doing a successful business in groceries, grain and feed, was born in this town March 1, 1874, a son of Joshua and Lydia J. Janvrin. He is a descendant of John Janvrin, of French origin, who came to Portsmouth, N. H., from the island of Jersey, in the Eng- lish Channel, in 1696. This early ancestor had a son John, born in Ports- mouth. July 8, 1707, who graduated at Harvard College in 1728. and who died October 7, 1780. The second John Janvrin had four sons : John, born 1754, died November, 1837: George, born 1762, died Sep- tember, 1841; William, born 1769, died February 5, 1837; and James, born 1758, who died March 6, 1822. Of the above mentioned sons, John was the father of Joshua N. Janvrin, born May 6, 1776, who was lost at sea in January, 1817, and who was the grandfather of the subject of this sketch.

Joshua Janvrin, son of Joshua N., and father of our subject, was born in Seabrook, N. H., in 1802, and died August 24, 1882. He was three times married ; first to Mary, daughter of Jonathan Fifield, of Hampton Falls. Of this union there were six children, namely: George, born in 1825, who died July 23, 1856; Sarah, born in 1828, died in 1848; Susan, born 1830, died 1854; Emery, born July 7, 1833 ; Joseph, born September 3. 1835, and Harrison, born 1840, died July 16, 1862.

Joshua Janvrin married for his second wife, Clarissa Fifield, a sister of his first wife. They had two children: John Filmore, who died April 12, 1901, at the age of fifty-two years, and Mary, who died in 1873, at the age of thirty. For his third wife, Joshua Janvrin married Lydia J. C. (Beckman) Blake, their only child being Joshua Neal, whose name ap- pears at the head of this record.

Joshua Neal Janvrin was educated in the public schools of Seabrook and of Boston, Mass. In 1897 he engaged in mercantile business at Sea- brook, two years later building his present large store, where he is now carrying on a successful business as above described. He is a member of the order of Odd Fellows, including the Grand Lodge, and was deputy of the Grand Encampment ; he also belongs to Star of the East Lodge, A. F. & A. M. In 1907 he married Miss Esther M. Chase, daughter of Judge Jeremiah Chase of Seabrook. He and his wife are the parents of a daughter, Dorothy Leavitt, born May 10, 1914.

JAMES S. WOOD, dealer in coal and wood, Portsmouth, N. H., was born in England in March, 1851, a son of John and Mary (Shaw) Wood. Both his parents were natives of England, where the father was an engineer. Emigrating to America when the subject of this sketch was about twelve years old, they settled in Portsmouth, and about five months later John Wood was killed through an accident. His wife is also now deceased. Their chil- 54

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dren were: Joseph, who is living in England; Jane, who is the wife of Harry Jackson; Nathan; James S .; Elizabeth, wife of James Lomas; and Mary Hannah, wife of Frank Newton.

James S. Wood attended school only in his native England but after coming to this country improved his education through private study. For about eight years he was employed in the cotton mills and then entered into his present business as coal and wood dealer, in which he has been successful. A Republican in politics and a well known and popular citizen, he takes a strong interest in local affairs and has served as a member of the city council. His fraternal affiliations are with the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Wood has been twice married; first to Ann Jane Grindrod, who died leaving no chil- dren. His present wife was in maidenhood Margaret Jackson, and is also a native of England. They attend the North Congregational church and are people of large acquaintance, well liked for their many kind and neighborly qualities.

RODERICK C. ROGERS, expert tailor, who is proprietor of a tailoring business at Exeter, is well known to many careful and particular people who find his work and the fabrics he handles quite as satisfactory as they would be in larger cities. He is still a young man but has had a thorough training in all the details of his trade. He was born on Prince Edward Island, July 18, 1882, and is a son of William Thomas and Eleanor (Ramsey) Rogers. His parents never came to the United States, and died on their farm in Prince Edward Island. They were members of the Presbyterian church. Their family consisted of the fol- lowing children: Annie, who is the widow of John McPherson : Sophia, who is deceased; Russell; Carrie, who is deceased; Emma, who is the wife of George Shaw; Roderick C .; John A .; Garfield R., and Sarah, who is deceased.

After his school days were over, Roderick C. Rogers started to learn the tailor's trade in New Brunswick, and served three years in Albert County, and two years longer in Summerside, and from there went to Halifax. In May, 1901, he came to Exeter, and for four years was in the employ of the well-known tailor, George M. Beaton. After that he traveled over the country until 1909, working in Boston and also in British Columbia, and again in Boston, but finally deciding that Exeter was a fair enough business field, and therefore he established his busi- ness here in 1909. He owns valuable property, including his residence at No. 5 Oak Street, and one acre of land. He looks after the wants of his customers himself and keeps three hands regularly employed.

In 1911 Mr. Rogers was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Baker, who was also born on Prince Edward Island, a daughter of Stephen and Ada (McArthur) Baker, who came to the United States and settled at Boston, where Mrs. Baker died in 1912. Mr. Baker, a railroad man, still resides in that city. Mrs. Rogers had two sisters and one brother : Ida, wife of Torquil McCloud; Herman, who is deceased; and Elsie. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers have one child, Vera Ada. They attend the First Congregational Church. In his political views Mr. Rogers maintains in- dependence. He belongs to the lodge of Odd Fellows at Exeter, and has been an official in the same.

W. A. EMERSON & SONS, Hampstead, N. H., shoe manufacturers. This prosperous firm, owned and controlled by Daniel and Frank W.

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Emerson, was established in 1886 by their father, the late William A. Emerson, who for many years was one of the leading citizens of the town.

William A. Emerson was born in Hampstead, N. H., in 1842, a son of Daniel Emerson. He was educated in the schools of Hampstead, and in early manhood followed farming and also worked at the shoe- maker's trade. At a later period he established an express business be- tween Hampstead and Haverhill, which he subsequently sold to his son, Frank W. He then, in 1886, began the manufacture of shoes at Hamp- stead, under the firm name of W. A. Emerson & Sons, and in course of time built up a large business, to which, at his death, in 1903, his sons, Daniel and Frank W., succeeded. He was for years and until the close of his life one of Hampstead's most public-spirited citizens, being a leader in all enterprises for the good of the town. He served as selectman and also represented Hampstead in the general court. As a member of the Masonic order he belonged to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council at Derry, and to De Witt Clinton Commandery at Portsmouth. He was also an active and useful member of the Congregational church.

William A. Emerson married Abbie Dow, of Hampstead, N. H., a daughter of Francis V. and Mahitable (Hoyt) Dow. Their children were as follows: Daniel, born December 2, 1864; Frank W., born Janu- ary 18, 1866; Arthur M., born March 10, 1870, and Myron E., born De- cember 10, 1882.

DANIEL EMERSON, whose nativity is above recorded, acquired his education in the public school and high school and at a commercial college in Boston. He began industrial life in a shoe shop at Haverhill, Mass., where he worked for a number of years. In 1886 he became associated with his father in the establishment of the shoe factory at Hampstead, and so continued until the latter's death, at which time he and his brother, Frank W., bought out the interests of the other two brothers, Arthur and Myron, and they are now the sole owners and proprietors of the business. This concern has now attained large proportions, giving employment to 150 hands. The factory is of modern construction and is thoroughly up to date in its equipment, containing the most improved machinery, and turning out a high-class product, which finds a ready and profitable market. Daniel Emerson belongs to the Masonic order at Derry, to the Knights of Pythias, to the Elks, and also to the Grange. In 1886 he married Miss Esther Plunckett, a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Plunckett, of Haverhill. They have one son, William A., born September 2, 1888.

FRANK W. EMERSON, associated with his brother Daniel in the firm of W. A. Emerson & Sons, at Hampstead, was educated in the schools of this town. When a young man he began work for his father in the express business, driving a wagon. Later he bought his father's interest in the business and conducted it himself for fourteen years. He then started in the manufacture of shoes, with his brother Arthur, in Hampstead, conducting business under the style of Emerson Brothers. They con- tinued to operate this business successfully until the death of their father in 1903, at which time the business was consolidated with that estab- lished by the latter. Frank W. Emerson is a member of the Masonic order, belonging to the Chapter and Council at Derry, and to DeWitt Clinton Commandery at Portsmouth. He also belongs to the Grange at Hampstead. He has served the town of Hampstead as selectman, and

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in 1912 was appointed delegate to the Constitutional Convention. He was married, December 12, 1886, to Miss Minnie E. Stevens, a daughter of Moses B. and Emily A. Stevens, of Atkinson.

HARRY C. WILLIAMS, a member of the firm of H. C. Williams Company, at Exeter, is one of the progressive young business men who, through his activity and steady industry, has won a firm place in the confidence of the people of his native city. He was born at Exeter, Au- gust, 20, 1891, and is a son of Charles E. and Mary E. (Thurston) Wil- liams. Charles E. Williams is a substantial citizen of Exeter and is foreman of the Exeter Brass Works. The H. C. Williams Company conducts a shoe store and general repair shop. In partnership they own considerable valuable realty, including eight residences. Charles E. Williams married Mary E. Thurston, and they have the following chil- dren: Clara B., who is the wife of George L. Harrigan ; Maude J., who is the wife of Charles Rogers ; Harry C., and Harlan.

Harry C. Williams obtained his education in the Exeter public schools and afterward went to Portsmouth, where he served an apprenticeship in the shoemaking trade, with Charles Green, and as soon as it was completed returned home, and in April, 1911, embarked in his present business. Like his father, he takes only a good citizen's interest in poli- tics and votes independently. On December 25, 1913, Mr. Williams was married to Miss Laura Page, of Exeter, a daughter of George A. and Lillian (Waters) Page. Mr. Page is connected with the shoe busi- ness. His children are: Myrtle, Bernice, Harry, Mary, Leon, Winni- fred, George, Louis, and Laura, Mrs. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Williams attend the Adventist church. They have a pleasant social circle and he belongs to the Royal Arcanum.

WALTER AIKEN, in former years a well-known manufacturer and inventor, was born at Dracut, Mass., October 5, 1831, and died in 1893. He was in early life a machinist, and built and operated a large shop in Franklin, N. H., where he invented a machine to knit hosiery; subse- quently erecting a mill, he engaged successfully in that line of manu- facture. He also invented a machine to manufacture screws, and in all took out some seventy-five patents for various useful inventions, becom- ing quite noted in this line of enterprise. His hosiery mill he conducted until the time of his death. He also built the Mt. Washington Railroad, designed the engines that were used on the road, and was president of the company until his death. In addition to this, he built the Summit House on Mt. Washington. Mr. Aiken was a patriotic American and at the time of the Civil War offered his services as a soldier, but was rejected on account of lameness. In spite of this, he marched with the company for three months and was granted honorary mention by the state. Among his benefactions he built the Baptist church at Franklin, N. H., and gave it to the society. He numbered among his ancestors the famous Hannah Dustin, whose exploit in freeing herself and com- panions from Indian captivity may be found in every comprehensive American history. By his first marriage to Susan Colby, he had two children, James and Fred. Subsequently he married, for his second wife, Mary Dodge, daughter of John W. and Harriett (Dunklee) Dodge.

John W. Dodge, Mrs. Aiken's father, was a graduate of Brown Uni-

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versity at Providence, R. I. He spent a number of years at Labrador in the fisheries and in carrying passengers. He was the first cashier of the Weare Bank. For several years he was a manager on the Mt. Wash- ington Railroad, and was afterwards landlord of the Tiptop House. His wife, Harriett Dunklee, was from Concord, N. H. In 1846 and 1847 he served his town as representative.

AMOS S. RUNDLETT, a member of the law firm of Sims, Kelley, Hatch & Rundlett, Portsmouth, N. H., was born in the state of Maine, May 19, 1877. His parents were James C. and Arvilla F. (Blackden) Rundlett, the former of whom, who was a Maine farmer, died in 1906. The subject of this sketch, who was an only child of his parents, was educated in the public schools. When a young man he came to Ports- mouth and read law under John W. Kelley, a former member of the present firm, but now deceased. Admitted to the bar December, 1909, he engaged in the practice of his profession in this city, and so contin- uel until he became a member of the present firm of Sims, Kelley, Hatch & Rundlett, in January, 1914. This firm handles yearly a large amount of important law business, all its members being capable and experi- enced attorneys. Mr. Rundlett belongs to the Masonic order and the Odd Fellows, and in politics is a Republican.

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History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and representative citizens, Part 107

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